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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

With our domination of the cycling in the Olympics I quite fancied a road/race bike.

I remember my dad had a race bike, I had ago about 10-12 years ago crashed it spectaclarly bent it and myself! It has been in the rafters of the garage since

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/869cb7bd.jpg

It was up here wedged between the kiddy bikes, it took about an hour to wiggle it out. It was stuck hard I was perched on top of a ladder with 3 motorbikes below me wiggling this this it was an experience! I was more sweaty than I ever will riding it.

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Here it is in all it's glory the name on the bike is 'Sun Solo' alot of the parts say Rayleigh.

I took all the extras off, as most of them were fucked from the crash, mudgaurds lights etc.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/d18cfc1b.jpg

Looks pretty slick!

The plan is new tires and tubes, new cables and a chain.

Any advice? I've never really worked on push bikes. What sizes do I need for tyres and the chain? Any other bits I should change? Brake blocks?

Both wheels are buckled slightly (it was a pretty big crash Laughing

) any guides on how to fix them something to do with loosening/tightening spokes.
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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Wheels can be straightened, but it might be worth getting some new ones, maybe with some tires already on?

Change the seat, that one looks shit. Soak all the moving bits in diesel for a while then lube them up before use.

f1fan111 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Karma :

check the sidewalls of the tyres for the size as could be 700c wheels or older style 27 1/4"

MattWadz · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Apr 2011 Karma :

the seatpost might be stuck, ive found that alot with classic roadies, so id check that
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

All the moving parts seem good, the wheels turn well as does the crank, I'll have it apart to regrease it all anyway, anyone know what tools I need to remove the crank?
I haven't tried moving the seat post yet, that could be interesting!, does anyone have advice for any other special tools I would need?

A local bike shop will true the wheels for £9 each, I might just take it there save me fucking it up.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

Alpha-9 · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Jan 2012 Karma :

If the seat's not capable of inserting into your anus at least 3 inches you're not a true cyclist.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Also this bike used to have a pump hanging off the top rail, it was aluminium with a red white and blue plastic band round part of it and it had a little air tube that came out of the handle and screwed onto the valve and pump.

You can still see how it clamped to the bike with the little brackets hanging from the top bar of the frame, they look factory fit anyone have an idea if I can get a replacement or what to look for?
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

MattWadz · Trackday Trickster Joined: 08 Apr 2011 Karma :

chris red, youl need a crank puller probably a square taper to remove the cranks, theyre about 3 pounds from most cycle shops.
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Aff · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2011 Karma :

Looks like a Raleigh Falcon Sun Solo.

Think they had Reynolds 531 frames, if so, not to shabby. Thumbs Up

The problem with working on push bikes is you need a lot of specialised tools, each manufacturer uses their own versions, so if your going to try and remove anything like, BB, cassette or so on, your first going to have to find out what company made them. Then what version they are, so that you can buy the correct tool. Wheels will either be 700C or 650C (will say on the side of the tire), you'll probably want to buy 700/600 x 23C tires.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

The tires are 27" 1 1/4 this doesn't seem to be too common a size. I'll pop out at the weekend to try to find some.

Gonna get a new seat post and saddle and new brake cables tyres and tubes. The Gear cables seem fine and have a nice smooth action.

Anyone know what type of chain I'll need?

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/d4c531e9.jpg

Here is the bottom bracket any idea what tools I would need?
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

n the effort of getting it down from the garage I have pulled muscles all down my right side back and arm. I'm very sore Laughing

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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

5 on the back 2 on the front. Will I need a 5 speed chain or will a 6/7 one work?
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

Aff · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 May 2011 Karma :

Yea pretty much anything below a 9 speed chain will work on a 5 speed. Get the lowest number you can as it will be stronger and last longer. 6 speed will be fine, 5's can be hard to find.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Have been slack updating this, I managed to true the front wheel reasonably wheel however the rear is proving very difficult, thinking of just taking to to a pro.

I have a chain on and gears set up front tyre on too, and a new saddle/seatpost. I have regreased the front wheel bearings and set it right.

I bought this which i think is amazing value. Really steadily built and fast delivery very impressed with it for the money. I would recomend it to anyone even for doing really minor work on a bike it makes it much easier.

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/chris-red/B86DD780-2C8C-4D84-9AFE-14A85DC2A1D1-29700-00001B7EACB5AC1A.jpg

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All thats left to do is true the rear wheel replace the brake cables and wrap the bars Very Happy

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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

400bandit · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Dec 2005 Karma :

Looking tidy mate!
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daverwheeler · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Karma :

I still think you ought rig a little 50cc motor on there somewhere, just to help with the hills.....

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Me again,

I bought some new brakes for this as suggested by Stinkwheel I bought some double pivot Shimano Sora brakes. However they do not fit. The Rear is about 5-10mm too short on the calliper arms meaning the brakes rub bearly in the rim and on the tyre. The front's bolt that attaches to the frame is tiny, like 20mm whereas the existing brakes have a bolt about 60-70mm long.

Do they still sell modern brakes that are this fittment and what is it, also does anyone want a pair of Shimano Sora brakes Laughing

As for the rest of it I just need to replace all cables and sort the brakes out now. The rear wheel is true (ish) I took it for the maid voyage and snapped a gear cable So I will be replacing the lot.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

All done!

Yet to give it a decent ride yet but it seems good.

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This could be moved to the new forum Thumbs Up

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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

janner_10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Karma :

I was chuffed to bits when I got my first racer for Christmas aged 14. Don't know about the rest of the country, but the fashion round here was to turn the handlebars up the other way.
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