Sun Super Vitesse

[mikeymustard]

Looking very, very nice, I really like blue bikes.
Have you put fatter tyres on?

 

[Spokesmann]

Looking very, very nice, I really like blue bikes.
Have you put fatter tyres on?

Those are 26 x 1-3/8", I may change them to 26 x 1-1/4"

 

[Spokesmann]

That says comfort to me.
Don't be offended when I say I would like silver guards on it.
Purely a personal thing for me.

Silver is nice, however I had these period light blue Bluemels sitting around, they were too good not to use. They also contrast the dark blue well.

 

[Spokesmann]

Work continues on sorting out a few niggles on this build. Sadly the front chainwheel only takes 1/8" chains, so I will need to change it... :facepalm:

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Looking great as well @Spokesmann .
Any way round it ?

 

[Spokesmann]

Looking great as well @Spokesmann .
Any way round it ?

Probably not, I can try a 1/8" chain on the rear freewheel maybe too wide though for the sprocket spacing. The mech will be OK... Ive go a more modern cottered chainset, but the Williams on here now is bang on period.

 

[Spokesmann]

Some progress made today, finally fitted the front guard properly after pop riveting two new supports in for the new stays. Found a nice blue Adie bell in my parts bin and added that too. Sadly Ive got to change the lovely Williams chainwheel as it only takes 1/8" chains, so its either change to a 4-speed or change the chainwheel. I want to keep it 5-speed so Ive taken the Williams off and will fit a more contemporary cottered item I have in my workshop. The little Sun is looking good and Im looking forward to trying it out! Whilst hunting around I found a spare, stored away Brooks canvas saddle bag, so Ill use that too for the 50s tourist look!

 

[mikeymustard]

You "found" a Brooks saddle bag just "stored away"? I am not worthy!

 

[ozboz]

Lookin good !!

 

[ozboz]

Where did you get the white ribbed cable outers ?
Would suit my Fothergill !

 

[Spokesmann]

Where did you get the white ribbed cable outers ?
Would suit my Fothergill !

The stuff Im using is smooth, I have a lot of new stuff laying around, so too good to waste.

 

[ozboz]

The stuff Im using is smooth, I have a lot of new stuff laying around, so too good to waste.

Oh , I thougt I had read somewhere you had got your mits on some ribbed stuff , must have read it elsewhere ,

 

[Spokesmann]

Oh , I thougt I had read somewhere you had got your mits on some ribbed stuff , must have read it elsewhere ,

Located some, but not purchased Im afraid.

 

[ozboz]

@Spokesmann , Located some, but not purchased Im afraid


Could you pass on the place you
Found them ?

 

[Spokesmann]

After doing a lot other jobs, found some time to get on with the Sun again. Had to fit a different chainset and BB spindle. Various other fettling jobs done...
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Slowly getting to the point when I can take this machine for a test ride.