Recent content by sherlylock

Took advantage of the decent weather last weekend and prepped and painted the rear triangle - coat of zinc primer followed by a coat of epoxy grey then top coat of the Pantone 7464c. It's a pretty good match (where the old lacquer has been removed at least) - but I think the idea of trying to...

We've got a machine shop at work and Paul the machinist is very helpful - done a couple of seized seatposts too in a similar manner.

Wasn't any need to ream it - just offset drilling into the aluminium stem, gradually increasing the offset. As soon as enough material had been removed the stem remnants came loose and could be removed. Proper satisfying! In fact I have a peugeot frame with a stuck stem in line to do the same...

Finally got my act together earlier in the year and got this back on the road (after 18 months of neglect). The 90's cantis were proving troublesome to set up properly - and some broken plastic components pushed me into using the original cantis that came with the bike. First ride was OK...

Chrome fork would do the job a treat I think! I'll PM you later to sort payment. :)

Ok cool - thanks for looking! :)

It's to go on a Reg Harris road bike from the early sixties - so a Raleigh specific crown might not fit the styling - but if you have some pics I'd be interested to see them. Might do the job!

Wanted - fork. 190mm steerer (1" threaded) Suitable for 27" wheel Cosmetic condition not particularly important. Anyone got anything? Cheers!

Stripped the bike right down to the bare frame so I can get the rest of the dark green off - and to weigh it to see how much of a lightweight it is..... Not the lightest in the world but no gas-piper either. I guess plain gauge 531 (26.8 seat tube too) Weirdly (and maybe interestingly if...

I've got a Carlton frame from the 70s that was apparently supplied in Eau De Nil as an option.......mines red (and really grotty) so quite tempted to respray it Eau De Nil. Tin of matched 7464c turned up yesterday and the match is pretty much spot on. Quite surprised how close it is...

Yeah I saw that HLloyds have them for sale so might indulge in a set. Borrowed the Pantone book from work to see if I could get a reasonable match....... Seat stays are spearpoint rather than wrap over. Will have a full strip down and inspection at some point - mainly to get an idea on...

Started to carefully remove the green over paint with some acetone and nail varnish remover pads to discover the original colorway and remnants of the decals.... Followed by careful use of soap-filled brillo pads to cut through the tarnished lacquer to reveal the original powder blue...

Ahh - good reference image that. I've managed to clean most of the green paint off my head badge but might need to touch in a few of the colours to freshen it up a bit. I think you're right about them looking quite classy - now the green is coming off mine I can start to see the powder blue /...

Looonnnnnng time no post......haven't frequented this lovely place for a good few years now - recently had a reminder about it so thought I'd start a project thread for my latest project that I've picked up. Got a message from a friend of mine about a Reg Harris bike for sale in...

Nope - couldn't find much about Titan other than what's in this thread. Quite rare in this country as I think only sold on the continent. I think I read that the frames are Italian made and the sticker on the chainstay suggests it was sold in Germany by a company called RadSport Ruster. Shame...