A Gentlemans Rudge

[biggs682]

Been after a Rudge for a while now and this one popped up locally so it's mine

 

[roadrash]

it looks surprisingly like a rudge

 

[biggs682]

it looks surprisingly like a rudge

Modern auto correct

 

[wisdom]

That's nice.A bike from the days when maintaining was a wipe over with an oily rag.Chain cleaned with paraffin then re oiled

 

[midlife]

Looks pretty genuine . Is that a fork lock?

 

[Cycleops]

Better get out the cycle clips and flat cap biggsy. I can just see the Lurcher running along beside you.

 

[raleighnut]

Very Nice

 

[woodbutcher]

I love it, especially the piece of hairy string !

 

[biggs682]

That's nice.A bike from the days when maintaining was a wipe over with an oily rag.Chain cleaned with paraffin then re oiled

Whoever wiped it over last left a good layer of oil on a lot of the chrome which is good

Looks pretty genuine . Is that a fork lock?

Yes but no key

Better get out the cycle clips and flat cap biggsy. I can just see the Lurcher running along beside you.

spiffing good idea

I love it, especially the piece of hairy string !

yeah not sure what the idea of the string was , there are quite a few bits tied on here and there .

Very Nice

Had a quick poke around tonight seems nice and original although it might have had some paint at some point as no visible decals and i cant make the frame no out .

The rear hub is a Sturmey archer AG dyno three speed unit and looks to be a week 9 year 56 item which would be about right

Fitted with what should clean up 26 x 1 3/8 dunlop steel rims hidden under loads of grime , a nicely worn Brook b66 i think saddle that seems to have a bit of up and down play at the nose and a period Steelhouse saddle bag which has a ball of hairy string and a more modern puncture kit in it .

Plans , well it needs a clean and then remove the chain case so i can see how good or bad the chain wheel is as both arms look a bit rusty like the guards . I was thinking of trying to fit a set of 70's hubs in but i will need to narrow down the front oln for sure if i can then re build using alloy rims but who knows

 

[Cronorider]

a nicely worn Brook b66

My ass hurts just looking at that thing

 

[biggs682]

My ass hurts just looking at that thing

Will let you know when i eventually ride it

 

[wisdom]

Should make a nice thread with pictures of course.Showing the restoration.

 

[petek]

Nice bike. Bit of dubbin on the underside of that Brooks saddle leave it soak in for a week then tweak the tensioner and it'll come up like new.

 

[biggs682]

A bit more time tonight trying to work out how the enclosed chain case comes off , can't believe you have to remove the drive side crank and split the chain !

Good job the cotter pin fell straight out after a very gentle tap with a hammer

 

[roadrash]

oooh.... you was lucky there.