CezarB
Old School Hero
Hey guys,
I just joined the forum, love the bikes on here!! My story is a little bit different though as my budget is £0. I have no job = no money. The only little income is from photography (Start up Portraiture and Fashion Photographer) and I live with my parents.
Everything you see here has been donated, rescued or found (sounds dodgy I know)
This is my everyday ride, it's far from original but with my lack of budget I'm happy to have anything and after a couple of months of gathering bits I have a complete, mechanically sorted and comfy bike. Though it would be quite fun to have as much original parts as possible this will do for now .
**Frame**
Raleigh Amazon - Got it from my girlfriends Uncle who bought it new in early 90's (Frame says '82'??) A bit tatty, a bit rusted and with a hilarious paint-job (what were they thinking????)
**Wheels**
Front- Came with my ladies Amazon frame. No idea what model or brand but in really good condition.
Rear- Given to me from Halfords when I worked there, someone gave it in for a service and never collected.
Hub - Shimano FH-RM40-8 + Shimano quick release
Spokes - Stainless steel ?
Rim - Sun MC18
Sram 7 Speed cassette with a 3mm spacer on a 8speed hub
**Drive**
Shimano Hyper-Drive C crank-set (Came on the womens Amazon I've been given)
Shimano Altus BB mounted Front mech (same as above)
Shimano Sealed BB unit (same as above)
Shimano 100GS ( Original that came on this frame when new but with a jokey wheel from a 2012 Tourney)
KMC chain
**Brakes**
Front - Clarks V brake
Rear - Tektro V brake (From a DiamondBack Outlook MTB I found ditched. Missing bits and in a state)
**Handlebar*
Original Stem
Original Headset
Bikehut Handle bars
Shimano Dual Shifters (from a Green Muddyfox that was given in at work for scrap)
Boardman Lock-on Grips (were dirty and customer wanted his replaced so I got the left overs)
**Other**
Raleight Quick release seat post
Original Seatpost
Bikehut Comfort Seat
Pedals are smooth and sturdy - not sure about the make or model
I know this is way below the usual standard but the spirit is to enjoy our bikes right?
Needless to say if you have any unwanted bikes and/or bits in the Bristol area I'm happy to collect, whatever the condition
I just joined the forum, love the bikes on here!! My story is a little bit different though as my budget is £0. I have no job = no money. The only little income is from photography (Start up Portraiture and Fashion Photographer) and I live with my parents.
Everything you see here has been donated, rescued or found (sounds dodgy I know)
This is my everyday ride, it's far from original but with my lack of budget I'm happy to have anything and after a couple of months of gathering bits I have a complete, mechanically sorted and comfy bike. Though it would be quite fun to have as much original parts as possible this will do for now .
**Frame**
Raleigh Amazon - Got it from my girlfriends Uncle who bought it new in early 90's (Frame says '82'??) A bit tatty, a bit rusted and with a hilarious paint-job (what were they thinking????)
**Wheels**
Front- Came with my ladies Amazon frame. No idea what model or brand but in really good condition.
Rear- Given to me from Halfords when I worked there, someone gave it in for a service and never collected.
Hub - Shimano FH-RM40-8 + Shimano quick release
Spokes - Stainless steel ?
Rim - Sun MC18
Sram 7 Speed cassette with a 3mm spacer on a 8speed hub
**Drive**
Shimano Hyper-Drive C crank-set (Came on the womens Amazon I've been given)
Shimano Altus BB mounted Front mech (same as above)
Shimano Sealed BB unit (same as above)
Shimano 100GS ( Original that came on this frame when new but with a jokey wheel from a 2012 Tourney)
KMC chain
**Brakes**
Front - Clarks V brake
Rear - Tektro V brake (From a DiamondBack Outlook MTB I found ditched. Missing bits and in a state)
**Handlebar*
Original Stem
Original Headset
Bikehut Handle bars
Shimano Dual Shifters (from a Green Muddyfox that was given in at work for scrap)
Boardman Lock-on Grips (were dirty and customer wanted his replaced so I got the left overs)
**Other**
Raleight Quick release seat post
Original Seatpost
Bikehut Comfort Seat
Pedals are smooth and sturdy - not sure about the make or model
I know this is way below the usual standard but the spirit is to enjoy our bikes right?
Needless to say if you have any unwanted bikes and/or bits in the Bristol area I'm happy to collect, whatever the condition