Raleigh competition '83

[TGR]

Weinmann hoods for non-aero levers - check Ebay or post in the Wanted Section here. These might prove difficult to find - it seems all hoods are hard to get so it might be easier and cheaper to buy new levers and hoods - the choice is yours ... (<< that is off a tv programme but which one?)

Richard

 

[fossala]

Will these fit? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pr-WEINMANN- ... 51acb8784a

 

[TGR]

Good morning,

I cannot say for definite the ad says
"The Cane Creek hoods will also fit Modolo, Dia-Compe, some old Shimano, Weimann & Mafac levers. If you are unsure, measure the circumference of your main lever body. If it measures 9.5cm - 11.5cm these will fit. This style is where the cable comes out the top of the brake lever, not the back. I lso have brown available."

Note is says 'some' Weinmann levers - perhaps someone else could confirm.

Richard

 

[fossala]

Morning, I'm about to head out to work. I will dig out something to measure when I get home,
Thanks.

 

[fossala]

When I apply my front brake, my fork "flexes" is this play in the headset or just the fork. How could I check?
Cheers.

 

[TGR]

Try this - bike stationary, apply front brake and rock the bike back and forward. If it is the headset you should see movement and feel it as you rock. That is what i do - perhaps others may have better advice.

Richard

 

[fossala]

That's what I thought, no wobble there. It's the first time I've had a bike this old (I'm only 24) so I don't know what to expect but when I apply the brakes they move a good 2cm.

 

[TGR]

Something not right. Can you see the calipers moving as you move the bike?

 

[fossala]

Not really. I'll go out after work tomorrow and see what I can spot when I'm not rushing home ( I don't feel comftable ridding it the 10miles each way again until it's sorted).

 

[TGR]

It may be flex in the forks but it seems excessive to me. There will be movement in the caliper arms - mine move a little but again not to this extent - perhaps a combination of both.

Anyone else care to assist?

Richard