Dave Russell.

[Gunk]

In two minds what to do next as previous owner said he replaced bottom bracket for a sealed unit but thinks the threads are a bit rough so it was put in with some lock tight to hold it in place so he wasn't sure how easily it would come out .

So i might just have a quick try and see what happens as worse comes to worse i can fit a threadless unit as i would like to get some miles on it to see how it rides before making any decisions on a refurb etc etc

You want one of these, never fails to get them out!

 

[Kempstonian]

Bit of an update .
I have been gently applying some thinners and wiping or a gentle rub with fine wire wool to see what is underneath the black paint .

Also pulled the bottom bracket out as it was a bit notchy a threadless one will go back in as the threads are a bit weak.

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Could you maybe get the bb rethreaded? No signs of the purple paint? It looks more like a greenish/blueish colour underneath.

 

[biggs682]

You want one of these, never fails to get them out!

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As mentioned on my update the cups came out quite easily once I had broken the bond and I only used my standard 3/8 " bar , I leave the bigger bar for seized ones but if you are not careful the ridges in the cups can shear before the cups start to move then the fun starts .

Could you maybe get the bb rethreaded? No signs of the purple paint? It looks more like a greenish/blueish colour underneath.

Yes under normal circumstances I would drop it off at Lee Cooper for him to do some magic but till I have done some miles on it I don't want to spend too much on it yet .

No purple colour but like you say greenish blue and white .

 

[Illaveago]

Bit of an update .
I have been gently applying some thinners and wiping or a gentle rub with fine wire wool to see what is underneath the black paint .

Also pulled the bottom bracket out as it was a bit notchy a threadless one will go back in as the threads are a bit weak.

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I can see where you are going wrong ! You need to remove that nut before fitting that brake caliper !

 

[biggs682]

I can see where you are going wrong ! You need to remove that nut before fitting that brake caliper !

Ah that's a floating caliper my new invention

 

[biggs682]

A bit more washing with thinners and wiping old paint off this morning.

measured rear drop outs at 127.6 mm so 128 mm

 

[biggs682]

Just back from a chilly 1.75 miles on the rat bike , complete with drops and golden arrow mechanisms.
All went well shame that the picture I took didn't come out

 

[Kempstonian]

Just back from a chilly 1.75 miles on the rat bike , complete with drops and golden arrow mechanisms.
All went well shame that the picture I took didn't come out

Never mind, you can take another one in the morning!

 

[biggs682]

Never mind, you can take another one in the morning!

Here here you go , I really like the top tube cable guides on this one.

Keeping the rat look for time being.

 

[Kempstonian]

I'm liking this bike with drops!

 

[southcoast]

Nice bike with a bit of history. Dave made some fine bikes. Does it have a small chain stay bridge near the bottom bracket?

 

[biggs682]

Nice bike with a bit of history. Dave made some fine bikes. Does it have a small chain stay bridge near the bottom bracket?

Can't wait to see how it rides
Yes above on drive side see below

 

[Kempstonian]

I've just noticed how little clearance there is for the back wheel. That's tight! No mudguards for you!

 

[biggs682]

I've just noticed how little clearance there is for the back wheel. That's tight! No mudguards for you!

Yes getting the wheel in with 25mm Conti's is tight but do able

 

[southcoast]

Yes it’ll be interesting to hear how it’s rides.
is it like this Russell with the small chain stay bridge? See pic