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Re: Clearly stated as reproductions in first line of description. I think what is indefensible is the price :shock:

Re: The Pajero in Spanish means w@nker, to avoid this in Spain this car is called the Montero, but as they are SUV's they are still w@nkers :D Pashley always seemed a little odd, the name that is, and the princess, the sonnet and poppy are clearly labeled to be offensive to women :roll...

Re: Re: As a Portuguese speaker I can't believe anyone here would ride around with kona emblazoned on their frame :shock:

Re: Rear derailleur fitted, cables added, clamp and front derailleur adjusted, chain cut to length, just need the outer cable and then I can set up the gears and then a test ride!

Re: I think I could start a practical course in fog knitting in Portugal and it would be over subscribed :D Post pics of your frame after you've cleaned it up and I will put you down on my list of unpaid assistants :D

Re: Got this lovely condition bit of jewelry in the post today, great service, prompt replies, quick to run down the post office too :D

Re: OK £10 for the pump Postage for those outside of Europe a fiver :roll:

Re: Give the frame a wash and shampoo and then use car polish (not wax) it will work like T Cut on the paint but not so harsh, when it looks all shiny keep it like that using 'Pledge' furniture spray polish, works a treat* *please bear in mind I live somewhere where it doesn't rain much :D

Re: Good job! It's always nice to restore rather than replace, more original etc. That Autosol is powerful stuff! :D (seems to have eaten it's way through your chainring bolts :D )

Re: No spare time today/too hot :roll: So just added the pedals, oh and a pump :D

Re: Thank you :D More pics...

Re: Ok I wanted to set up/test out the bike and couldn't wait, I will of course be rebuilding the front wheel with that superb NOS high flange front hub that you sold me, but not ntil after Mrs T's test ride :D

Re: Late this afternoon it cooled down a bit so spent a happy hour assembly bits onto the bike, brakes set up, chain rings assembled and fitted, contemplated the universe, drank beer and reflected...looking good, I think... Doesn't everyone have bike racks outside the front of their house? :D

Re: Weinmann brakes are fine (well it doesn't rain much here) I notice you have the centre pull brake 'bridge' at the back so I'm guessing those aren't the original brakes?

Re: Cheers! Original paint, touched up and t-cut by my own fair hands, I think it scrubbed up a treat :D

Re: Not much time today to add to the build but it's a start :D

Pm sent :D

Re: Ok so what have 'we' learned today? If you don't take it apart it won't be um bastardo to get back together :D Why would it be 180 degrees out? Because as Clive said if the lug on the body is worn it can/will rotate :D So I put it back together 180 degrees out because that's how I...

Re: I was trying it from the other end first, I've now tried it from the right end but can't re tension the spring as you only have a really small end on the spring to grip with the needle nose pliers, also I can't find a way to clamp it together. At least now I know it's um bastardo of a job...

Re: You are right it is 180 degrees out, I have read these instructions, but still can't quite see how to turn it 180 degrees, might just be me, I'm having a day today, maybe lunch(liquid) will help :D Instructions I'm following... http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Shi ... ge_50.html