F R Russell

[biggs682]

It's coming on, I'd be a bit worried about slipping off those bars though.

They need a bit more angling down and then moving the levers up a bit more .

Seeing as i don't ride on the drops they should be fine , but thanks for the thought

 

[biggs682]

Just ordered some original decals for this machine just in case i do decide to refinish it at some point , coming from the new owners of F .R Russell

 

[biggs682]

With the help of this tool I was able to treat the rear wheel bearings to some fresh grease .

So that's both wheels almost ready to go .

 

[biggs682]

Look what turned up today

 

[Drago]

Another F R to play in the workshop while you're fettling your F R...

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PTsSk0r_Tq8

 

[biggs682]

Another part arrived today a new front brake cable drop bracket , just need some time now.

I refuse to pay silly money for the chromed ones .

 

[User42423]

Well box opened and the vintage F R Russell of Wallsall unpacked.

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Ok it's a bit scruffy

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And has a bit of patina

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But a 1 mile ride along local cycle path and this sub 11 kg beast rides well
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Unsure re age but thinking early 70's due to the oil port on bottom bracket

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Nice set of universal mod 61 calipers

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All in all impressed so far and I have till winter to get it finished.

After moving to Walsall last April, Russell's Cycles is now my local repair shop. Purely by chance, I rescued a 1960s Russell sports bike from a skip six months after moving. I gave it to a cycling friend in Kent (while visiting).

 

[biggs682]

After moving to Walsall last April, Russell's Cycles is now my local repair shop. Purely by chance, I rescued a 1960s Russell sports bike from a skip six months after moving. I gave it to a cycling friend in Kent (while visiting).

Well thats 3 they made then .

A bit of work this morning sorting out handlebar stem fitment ...... dont ask

 

[biggs682]

A couple of early morning sessions this week has seen this one got to a ride able state.

First ride this morning was all of a mile and a quarter long and went well , thrown up a couple of areas where a minor adjustment or two are required but all in all very smooth .

Paintwork has only had a light t cutting so far so Patina rules , a few more cleaning sessions should get a shine and then will see .

 

[biggs682]

Used it for my afternoon commutes after a couple of lunchtime adjustments and covered just under 5 miles , so a long way to go yet

 

[biggs682]

Another 10 miles today on commuting duties , all good .

Just need to swap the small front ring out for a larger one .

 

[biggs682]

A day and half of nice commuting on the 'Nutty' and it's starting to feel like this is getting there .

And it trundles along nicely .

 

[Cycleops]

Still can't get over those bars!

 

[Milkfloat]

Still can't get over those bars!

It is going under them that worries me.

 

[biggs682]

Still can't get over those bars!

Must admit who ever chopped them didn't quite get it right.

It is going under them that worries me.

Seeing as I can't get on to the drop's it hopefully won't be an issue.