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Jamiedyer":38deqt5i said:Definitely something quite special, somethings are meant to be
Definitely! To think I bought this, through a third party who was offered a different bike for free, purely on a verbal description of a "pretty old bike" from someone who bought it on a whim at a jumble sale in Tain about 20 years ago (for a pound) but never did anything with it after!
My granny was a keen cyclist most of her life and bought it new, at trade price (from her father's garage) to cycle to work when she started teaching in a nearby village; she very sensibly went for one of the better models and specifically the "All-Weather" with Brooks Plyflex (rubber coated leather) saddle, thick black enamel instead of chrome plating and the newfangled hub brakes.
She also specifically didn't want a 3 speed hub as her cycling friend had one which apparently was always going wrong!
Sadly she had to give up cycling as Parkinson's disease started to take its toll, and she donated the bike to a jumble sale... where it seems the previously mentioned chap bought it and here we are. Actually without that bike I might not be - she ended up marrying the headmaster at that school, my grandfather!
epicyclo":38deqt5i said:I have Jamie's rod-brake Triumph frame sitting here, so once he's organised, we can do a rod brake ride.
I'm up for that, fairly confident I will have the best stopping ability... with only the one gear "going" may be more tricky but if my granny could go cycle touring on it surely I could manage a wee afternoon out
I'm going to have to do a bit of wheel and headset surgery first though - there are a few broken spokes, rear hub bearings need attention and the headset is very tight. A wee winter project to make it safe and rideable is the idea, I'm not a fan of the "rebuild it to as new condition" approach unless it's really necessary.
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ajm":2swaxfuu said:...I'm up for that, fairly confident I will have the best stopping ability... with only the one gear "going" may be more tricky but if my granny could go cycle touring on it surely I could manage a wee afternoon out
Jamie and I are both luddites who prefer singlespeeds, so no problem there.
BTW Jamie, my cull is going really well, I picked up a 1935 BSA frame, and a year unknown lady's Gazelle Impala with rod operated drum brakes - coupled so both wheels brake from either lever. The Gazelle was intended to be robbed for parts, but it is too good, so it needs rehomed before it morphs into a Grundleigh-Thwaite.
Sounds like you have been busy Brian, and the great cull is going as well as I predicted 
You will, like most years, finish with a few more than you started the year with, different ones but more none the less
I am not criticizing mind you as I may have an addition myself, or two
What do I need for the Triumph?
Jamie
You will, like most years, finish with a few more than you started the year with, different ones but more none the less
I am not criticizing mind you as I may have an addition myself, or two
What do I need for the Triumph?
Jamie
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Morning. Somebody up here was selling a fat front set up a while back? I need a fat front wheel, tyre and tube ta.
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Jamiedyer":2az8pmy0 said:
Probably best to find a complete bike with the bits to fit the Triumph frame. That way you don't end up looking for a difficult to find small bit.
The bike can be any size, and I recommend a lady's bike because they generally have not done the mileage that a men's bike will have done and usually have been better looked after. Wheel size 26"x 1⅜".
I'll be looking for one for you as well. However I probably have a lot of the necessary bits in my attic - but I'm trying to assemble them into bikes for the cull.
Would be fair to say I've not been feeling the love for the fat bike this year. Apart from Fat Forth weekend, it's barely been out. It's always been kind of a bad weather bike for me and this summer has just been so dry, but after this weeks rain I knew the local trails would be soaked so thought it a good chance to go out and explore somewhere new.
Been thinking of checking out the Fife coastal path for a few years but never got any further than Tentsmuir. Last nights plan was to start in St Andrews and head east, but a quick google this morning ( :shock: ) suggested that was the worst cycling of the whole route. Luckily the next section along was regarded as one of the best, so I decided to start at Boarshill and head for Crail.
Trail started with some gorgeous riverside singletrack leading down to the beach.
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
Once down at the beach the main path follows the shore line with lots of little secluded beaches to drop into and play around in. Was nice and varied from sandy section to techy eroded rock lines.
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
That last one was taken very low down and was only 3-4 inches high!
Was glad I was on the fat bike as the main path is pretty rocky and rough in places but the Pugsley cruised over it with ease. I know people who've done it on a 'cross bike, but wouldn't fancy it myself. If you were avoiding the beach sections I reckon a plus bike would be great, but you'd miss a lot of the fun of the beach stuff. With the Pug I was able to ride a lot of the way along the shore, which was nice around Kingsbarns as it meant I was able to avoid a lot of the main track that ran through the golf course.
After rounding Crail golf course I came to my least favourite section through Kilminning nature reserve. The path was ok, but with the tide reaching its peak I was forced off the beach. This meant a few carries up an over the headland into Largo caravan park. Thankfully Crail came into sight as I was in desperate need of a coffee. Unfortunately the village was really busy and the cafe at the harbour was full, so I resorted to a take away latte and the jam bagel I'd made this morning, nice and gooey after a morning stuffed in my camelbak.
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
As I headed back to the car, the lovely tailwind I'd had all morning turned into a vicious headwind. I also didn't fancy the carry back over the reserve, so I took a cheeky road shortcut back to Kingsbarns golf course, where I could pick up the best part of path again.
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
I think this sign is meant to be a warning, but to a fat biker it's just the encouragement needed when the legs are getting weary.
Tide was just starting to retreat as I headed back, washing away my earlier tyre tracks leaving a blank canvas for the next passers by.
Sticking mainly to the path this time, I had a lovely view back over the Tay towards home, only 15 miles away as the crow flies.
So that's that section done, next time I'll start at Crail and head south into Robmac territory.......
Been thinking of checking out the Fife coastal path for a few years but never got any further than Tentsmuir. Last nights plan was to start in St Andrews and head east, but a quick google this morning ( :shock: ) suggested that was the worst cycling of the whole route. Luckily the next section along was regarded as one of the best, so I decided to start at Boarshill and head for Crail.
Trail started with some gorgeous riverside singletrack leading down to the beach.
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on FlickrOnce down at the beach the main path follows the shore line with lots of little secluded beaches to drop into and play around in. Was nice and varied from sandy section to techy eroded rock lines.
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on Flickr
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on FlickrThat last one was taken very low down and was only 3-4 inches high!
Was glad I was on the fat bike as the main path is pretty rocky and rough in places but the Pugsley cruised over it with ease. I know people who've done it on a 'cross bike, but wouldn't fancy it myself. If you were avoiding the beach sections I reckon a plus bike would be great, but you'd miss a lot of the fun of the beach stuff. With the Pug I was able to ride a lot of the way along the shore, which was nice around Kingsbarns as it meant I was able to avoid a lot of the main track that ran through the golf course.
After rounding Crail golf course I came to my least favourite section through Kilminning nature reserve. The path was ok, but with the tide reaching its peak I was forced off the beach. This meant a few carries up an over the headland into Largo caravan park. Thankfully Crail came into sight as I was in desperate need of a coffee. Unfortunately the village was really busy and the cafe at the harbour was full, so I resorted to a take away latte and the jam bagel I'd made this morning, nice and gooey after a morning stuffed in my camelbak.
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on FlickrAs I headed back to the car, the lovely tailwind I'd had all morning turned into a vicious headwind. I also didn't fancy the carry back over the reserve, so I took a cheeky road shortcut back to Kingsbarns golf course, where I could pick up the best part of path again.
Fife coastal path by Steven Clubb, on FlickrI think this sign is meant to be a warning, but to a fat biker it's just the encouragement needed when the legs are getting weary.
Tide was just starting to retreat as I headed back, washing away my earlier tyre tracks leaving a blank canvas for the next passers by.
Sticking mainly to the path this time, I had a lovely view back over the Tay towards home, only 15 miles away as the crow flies.
So that's that section done, next time I'll start at Crail and head south into Robmac territory.......
That looks and sounds like a really good route, nice and varied. You also look like you had pretty good weather, we have the wind up here but we have had rain most of the day with it. It's always good to get out on the Pugs and yours looks as good as always.
Jamie
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