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Well just back from a afternoon ride, and a few nicks and picks but got a new chain, and bar tap classic leather with the air holes in the leather, the only question now is whether to use the blue or white type? grrr decisions, decisions?

Been out the Atlantis, just round the base. I can't believe how smooth "she" is. Love the gears in fact everything about her. Sundays are never going to be the same again. Winters are stripping, service and polish time as you first said. " in warm comfy surroundings." My new bikes are for week...

Hi Spokesmann, That's exactly what I have done, I am going to get new bar tape, maybe decals but love how she is now and rides like a dream really smooth. Next one a 1953 Cluade Butler jubilee. Where did you get your cable claps from? John

I know "bull shit " baffles brains. 25 years in the forces helps with polishing lol. I don't know why but it's relaxing to me (sad) I know! Going to take her out round sunny summer set today. I think we deserve a ride, food and pint while it's a nice day. Once again thanks for all the help...

I have just restored a 1980's Dawes Atlantis here you go. She is only need to re bar tape and new brake covers. https://flic.kr/p/ovHmVM by johnnyv180, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oeuyFG by johnnyv180, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oevCiX by johnnyv180, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/ovXHTS by...

Evening Guys, Well My Atlantis is now up and running, here what I have done to her and the steps I took:- 1. Stripped the bike, removed the handle bars and head set, also removed the folks at the same time. 2. Removed the cranks and pedals, except the drive side as this was well and truly...

just seeing if I can post a bigger Picture. Dawes Atlantic first project by johnnyv180, on Flickr Does anyone know where I can get new bull grip? if this works! johnnyv

Hi Guys, Quick update, Well the wife knows and did not bat a eye lid! :? something is coming my way or maybe its because I am taking her on holiday! ha ha note to ones self. Well the Atlantis has been stripped, just the had set and one side of the bb to be removed. The none side bb is a v...

Untitled by johnnyv180, on Flickr This is a test to see if I can post a pic in my blog thingy lol.

Does anyone have any idea what the chain is on my Atlantis? I have posted two new pics, also how do I take it apart?

Re: Hi all two new pics of my chain and a link, anyone got any info on it also how do I take it apart?

Re: Understood Martin had a few of them will keep you posted! I'll be stripping it this week

Thanks Again Martin, Yes I have seen Autosol about, As for the BB's am happy to remove and re build. My thoughts on this is are:- If I am going to restore the bikes it's a full job for me. Total strip down inspect everything, replace bearings and re-grease. Then I will know the state's of the...

Re: Couple more question for you lot. What is the best way to clean all the metal work up on my bikes? I.e levers, gears and wheels? I have noticed the bottem brackets are different to modern day, do I need old tools to strip the bikes down?

Cheers retro bike rider but 100 miles at this stage is a bit to far for me lol

Cheers Hill walker, My feelings are that she will loose her character and I was thinking of no re spray, I just wanted you guys to check her out, so I had a bit of extra advice. My plan is to polish, service and clean the Dawes Atlantis and ride this summer. My Claude is a slow long term...

Hi all I have posted in the newbie and on my project post, but I am starting a new post because I have today purchased two new bikes :roll: I have acquired a Dawes hand built Atlantis and as I was picking her up I seen a Claude Bulter Jubilee 1953, She was not in the best of condition but a...

Well as promised here she is be gentle with the old girl! https://www.flickr.com/photos/125536271 ... 5460508780

Here she is, be gentle with her! https://www.flickr.com/photos/125536271 ... 5460508780

Re: :D It looks in very good condition, Once I have eyes on I will post pictures. Looks like it has a normal chain, paint has signs of age normal. My thoughts are to strip her clean and service and enjoy. I am going to check out frame spray in Manchester area and maybe give her a new Sunday...