British Eagle Touristique

[Alwaysinthemire]

Hello,my name is Mike and I’m a new member. I was inspired after I read the thread regarding the ‘field gate’ touristique advertised on eBay. I bought it! I’ve now had it completely apart,cleaned and re greased the lot. Just waiting for new brake cables and hoping to have it on the road this weekend. Always wanted a frame made of 531,an absolute bargain. It has Maillard hubs with skewers,Stronglight crank arms,Suntour SVX derailleurs,Simplex shifters and Modolo brakes. No idea what the rims are,the stickers have long gone. It measures 23” top bar, 25” bb to seat post. I guess that makes it large! Still got a stuck seat post,that’s next!

 

[Cycleops]

Hello and Mike.

I'd say that bike is XL. Hope you're tall.

 

[All uphill]

Welcome, Mike!

I'm looking forward to pictures ( hint).

Good luck with the seatpost.

 

[Alwaysinthemire]

Thanks for the welcome’s. Got it finished today and took it out for a test ride. It’s definitely a big bike! I’m 6’ tall and I’m not stretched, I’ll see after a longer run. Needs new brake blocks,they have worn very oddly! It’s been a long time since I rode a racing bike,felt much easier cruising than on my mountain bike,incredibly twitchy too! Made a big mistake in greasing the gear levers,been used to triggers and didn’t realise they relied on friction 🙄 so no gear changes on the big rings! De greased now so will try again tomorrow. I’ll get some pics soon.

 

[Jameshow]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38543904...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Bargain for a larger rider!!

This one?!

Brokers cut please!🤣🤣🤣

Well done nice outcome!!

 

[biggs682]

Good luck with the seat post @Alwaysinthemire

 

[Alwaysinthemire]

This one?!

Brokers cut please!🤣🤣🤣

Well done nice outcome!!

Yes, that’s the one. Surprisingly I didn’t need to raise the seat!

 

[Alwaysinthemire]

Hello to all. Here are a few pics of the bike so far. The only things I’ve replaced are new brake cables and swapped the saddle. I’ve sorted the gear shift so it now stays in position! Going to paint the mudguard stays as they are rusty,then reinstall them along with the pannier rack. New tyres….soon! Just waiting for the weather to change and I’ll be out on it. 🤞

 

[Alwaysinthemire]

Well I’ve been out on the touristique a few times now,wet and dry and absolutely loving it. I’d completely forgotten what it’s like on a racer,my last was a Puch Cavalier which I had between 16-24 years old,a long time ago now! This bike has re ignited my interest in cycling,I’m looking forward to getting fitter and going further. For the price of a night down the pub I’ve got an absolute long lasting bargain. I must thank this forum for making me decide to buy it. Cheers everyone 👍

 

[biggs682]

That's good then @Alwaysinthemire and there is no better feeling than having had a good ride on a bike that Is as old or older than the rider