falconvitesse

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• Paris to Evelina

  in Rides & Races • 2 hours, 55 minutes

  

  Saint germer de fly

• Paris to Evelina

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• Paris to Evelina

  in Rides & Races • 3 hours

  

  Weathers perfect, the villages we have past through are lovely however they all lack cafes.

• Paris to Evelina

  in Rides & Races • 3 hours, 5 minutes

  

  Apologies for the photo. Before leaving this morning.

• Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

  in Bikes & Bits • 1 day, 17 hours

  

  @clubman you asked me if I had sorted out my Simplex derailleur. Well I hadn't and I wasn't going to but your right it will be a useful gear on such a long journey.
  So I went on a hunt for some thin washers in the Loire Atlantic region of France today, I thought I could use a washer on the rear axle between the wheel and dropout. This should push the derailleur out enough for it to drag the chain onto the smallest cog. Will let you know how it goes. The bikes running well, saddles still hard, thanks @Big_Block for the info will give this a try.

• Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

  in Bikes & Bits • 3 days, 5 hours

  

  No I had to leave it as I'm on holiday now. It means I have something to look forward to when I get back.

• Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

  in Bikes & Bits • 3 days, 19 hours

  

  My new bike.
  The handlebars are original GB superhoods, comes with the right calipers. Which is a good start. The handlebars on the other hand are definitely going.

• Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

  in Bikes & Bits • 4 days, 19 hours

  

  Thanks @The.Glen.
  The sprinter saddle is gorgeous and it looks way better in the flesh.
  I will post some pictures of the bike as I ride through France next weekend. In the meantime
  I have just accidentally bought another Gillott
  1955 spear point. I put a bid on eBay and forgot all about it.

• Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

  in Bikes & Bits • 4 days, 22 hours

  

  Handlebars

• Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

  in Bikes & Bits • 4 days, 22 hours

  

  The varnished handlebars. I have used waxed string to finish the ends and then mixed varnish with PVA and painted it all to seal it. The saddle looks scuffed but it is just superficial, I'm not sure what happened to it as the rest of the leather is in excellent condition.