by Dominic | May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Not Without Problems.. Just because you may have come into ownership of a really lovely vintage road bike, it doesn’t mean to say restoring it will be a series of happy moments. Looks are deceiving. Sometimes, the most wretched looking bikes prove to be...
by Dominic | May 17, 2018 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
The Rider Jacques Anquetil is France’s greatest cyclist, five times winner of the Tour and winner of 8 tours in total. For 19 years, he dominated his sport with his graceful riding style, and was considered a very intelligent and articulate rider. His era was the...
by Dominic | Apr 8, 2018 | Repair Tips
Pre-1982 French and Italian Drive Side Cups It’s easy to forget which direction bottom brackets cup turn for removal. I thought I’d provide a visual guide, as it’s always the best way to memorise. Before 1982, French bikes had different threads...
by Dominic | Jun 6, 2017 | Repair Tips
I’ve uploaded another repair video to youtube: overhauling a French bottom bracket video tutorial. I hope this is useful and can provide some easy visual steps to how best service your vintage bottom bracket. Notes and Tools I only used two tools for this...
by Dominic | May 21, 2017 | Vintage French Bike Parts
Stronglight Square Taper Spindle Type: Cotterless Date: 1978 Length: 122 MM Weight: 183 Grams Drive Side Width: 36mm Type: For Double Cranksets Year: 1978 Ball Bearings: 11 1/4 Inch Balls Each Side Cups Size: French, 68mm Taken off a Mercier bike with a...
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