V.E Edwards frame info and advice required

[drewk1]

Hi All

I have been given a V.E Edwards frame Serial Number V74032.

Looking at the info I've found that tells me it was manufactured in 1974 would this be correct?

Also I need info on what BB will fit?

I assume its an Imperial thread and a 24 TPI thread pitch gauge seems a good fit.

I am planning on using the frame and any info or advice would be appreciated.

 

[OldTel]

Re:

Hi, nice frame, a standard british bottom bracket should fit okay, info can be found at http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/bu ... nella.html, good luck with the build. Terry
Forgot to mention I think Vic was doing frames for Condor as well about that time.

 

[drewk1]

Thanks.

Is there any way I can determine what length BB shaft I need.
I guess it will depend on the chainset and chainline.

 

[Midlife]

The BB you need will be dictated by which chainset you get, a lot of chainsets of that era were 42/52 tooth doubles and will either come with the bottom bracket or are easy to source.

Shaun

 

[drewk1]

Thanks
That gives me an idea of what to look for.
Time to go shopping for parts

 

[Midlife]

Have you thought about buying a whole bike for donor parts and swapping over rather than finding each individual item? Might save you a lot of time and expense.........

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-racin ... 35d76490b1

and then selling the frame on...

not saying you should buy the above, just an example.


Shaun

 

[drewk1]

At the moment i'm planning to swap other the parts from my other steel road bike then replace with better quality parts as I find them.

Its just the BB i'm concerned about but now thinking if I can fit the one off my other bike and see what length spindle I require.