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Few more jobs ticked off the Clements/Galaxy hybrid. I've ditched the Galaxy Suntour VX friction mech and fitted a Shimano MT60 I had in my spares box and new index 6 speed cassette and shifters. Just the chain and cables to do now. I'm not bothering with mudguards. I'll either just ride it...

Thank you for the offer but I've already bought a 610 front brake and changed the mounting bolt. Problem now sorted although the pads are up as far as the can go in the slots. Luckily they make full contact with the rim.

It would seem that all the Wienmann brake pairs on ebay are a 610 and 750 combination. Maybe it was for fitting mudguards? I measured the rear brake mounts on both frames and there is a one inch difference. Rather annoyingly I can't fit the rear mudguard either as it's hard against the wheel...

Thanks, I wasn't sure, I'm use to cantis. Road bike are new to me. Looks like I'll be heading to evilbay.

This is possibly a really dumb question. I started bolting the Galaxy parts onto my Clements Frameset. All was going well until I got to the back of the bike. The Dawes has Weinmann Vainqueur 610 and 750 centre pull brakes. The front is fine but the rear brake bridge seems closer to the...

Bit of me time this morning so I stripped the Dawes. I couldn't resist loosely putting some parts onto the Clements to get an idea of how it will look. The tap and die set has been a worthwhile purchase all the frame threads have been chased out. Waiting for a rear cable guide to arrive...

Thanks for the info. I've just ordered a M3 to M8 set.

Picked the frame up from the powder coaters this morning. Happy with the result. Applied the Reynolds decals using Peachys wet on wet technique which made life easier. I might not bother with any downtube decals. It doesn't seem right using the old style from the '40s on an 1980s bike...

The powder coaters are super busy so I won't have the frame back until next week at the earliest. In the meantime seeing as I was a Graphic Designer in a former life I thought I'd have a bash at recreating the logos. Still need some tweaking. Originally I wasn't going to bother and just...

I couldn't see anything. It's at the powder coaters now so can't check.

There's no serial number anywhere on the frame. That's what made me wonder if it's a generic Tawain frame. The Reynolds decals date it from 1982 to 1989. It would be good if it was something more exotic made in Europe, but I doubt it. At least it is Reynolds 531 Frame and Forks with some...

As mentioned I've got this 53cm Clements 531 frame. The plan is to swap the parts over from my Galaxy which at 60cm is way too big. Plus some possible upgrades. The frame is with my local bike repairers have a stubborn BB cup removed because I don't have the right tool. I've discovered the BB...

Next decision do I keep non indexed or change to indexed gears? I'm going to have to get different shifters because of the braze on bosses and I've got a MT60 derailleur in my stash as well as a Suntour XCE derailleur and 7 speed freewheel.

The big decision now. What colour? Wife suggested Old English White or Sage Green. I was thinking British Racing Green but not sure now.

I looked up the Reynolds decals and they are from 1982 to 1989. Doesn't look like very high end components were used going by this and the no name BB and headset.

Thank you, I did wonder if this was a generic Taiwan made frame with Clements decals added. I can't find any frame numbers on it and there isn't any manufacturer names on the headset and bottom bracket. I'm going to get it powder coated because the paint is bad with a lot of surface rust. The...

Picked this up today. The plan is to swap the group set over from my Galaxy which is too big. Anybody have an idea of age or model? I'm guessing 1980's? Not sure if the paint's saveable and clements decals might be a problem. Any information welcome.

Final pic of the Galaxy on a recent ride.

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Don't know, this is from Hamble looking at Warsash in Hampshire. I do know Short Sunderlands were based at Calshot just over Southampton water during the war.