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Thanks.... I often get exasperated with my wife, succinct she is not...around and around to say the simplest of things...zzzzzz! So your explanations are good to me..yes astrophotographers have to go through a big and steep learning curve....exactly like I’m doing now.. :roll: Ray

O.k.....I’ve seen a 7 speed Shimano compatible freewheel..14-32...referencing sheldon Brown .com...it suggests that this change will not create any problems!! Ray

O.k ...I’ve increased my knowledge a little more...(he claims with ignorance) I’ve now understood how important the rear frame width is with respect to the rear freewheel.. The width is 135mm....... Inso far as I can tell...this will allow me to fit a 7 speed freewheel ..ref: sheldon Brown.com...

Well..I guess I’m learning...however as you may realise, I’m just reading what ever I can, I have realised that even for £80 .....this thing can become a money pit...therefore I’m trying to be realistic and initially do the things that are essential repairs... Im also aware that you have put in...

Thank you....as an update, I’ve realised that wear in the high 14t gear isn’t helping the drive chain....from what I can assert...this is the most vulnerable gear due to its lack of teeth....so.....given that the same freewheel appears to be readily available at £21..or so...I’ll change both...

Hi again Z....I have been spending time trying to set up the rear mech...front one is great, no issues, however....it appears that the rear mech is ..pretty worn out..with lots of play in the pivots of the jockey wheel holder...and indeed within the jockey wheels...this has led to some issues...

Hi all, I suspect I need to replace my rear shifters....Shimano Sora..they appear to be past their youth, lots of play in the pivots etc...see image.. I don’t need to break the bank with one, it’s not going to do big mileage or indeed be used in winter, just new and reliable Ray

Thank you simply for putting in so much work to help me...I’ll have to spend some time reading and absorbing this...but if I get stuck, I’ll come back.. I appreciate the ideal situation of buying matched pairs and the forged gear set...I Imagine they are press forged.. I used to be very good...

Well Z what a great reply, very much appreciated... Well let’s go through them......the current gearing is just fine for me...12 speed the two front gears are 48 and 36 teeth, with a BCD of 86mm... the area is a mix of long climbs not too steep and flats.. I’m in my 70s quite fit 5’9 with a 29...

Hi all, just to update this thread, I’ve taken the advise and done a number of jobs ...just maintenance really... Stripped all the brakes down and seen that the brake pads are hardened..need to change them.. Cleaned all the freewheel down, teeth are worn but as advised, some good riding left in...

Thanks Jamie, much appreciate the welcome, I’ve had some great help on that thread and I’m still benefitting from it. Ray

Some great advice here and.....if I can offer a compliment, you know your stuff! The bolt was indeed to close to the chain after rack removal...fibre washer fitted! Yes...I guess creating memories are the main point of living, I can’t ever see me Creating similar memories cycling! Ahh...o.k...

O.k....I’ve seen the the Allen key at the top of the stem is used to adjust height...there was only an inch left in the tube and looked weak so many thanks...adjusted now so the max line Is just inside the tube and not visible... I feel I’m getting there.. Ray

I noticed in the spec given that it lists a pump....it has not got one but there aren’t any clips for it....are they normally there?? Ray

A photo of the rear gears... Hope it helps.. Ray

Thanks again for the guidance...this is a photo of the front gears(are they called mech) for short? Thanks for the clarification of the date too, pleased I have an idea. The reason I ask about the chrome tube nut is that the chrome is poor so it’s just replacing the bling if it’s cheap enough...

Hi and thanks for the advice, it looks too high...yes?? Can you tell me, are the chrome bits available as replacements..? Ray

Hopefully I’ve figured out how to add a photo! This is the girl...I’ve removed the rear rack, I don’t need it for my runs.. Ray

Re: Hi again, struggled with uploading a pic, hope it comes through! After adjusting the brakes yesterday, they feel better but still needs new cables and blocks

Thanks for replying guys, yes I’ll post a few pics today, I intend to use it but not for touring...in the main it’s just for local riding and keeping trim...I wanted something comfortable and reliable, I think it fits that bill.. The brakes need improving really but my start point is to get them...