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Excellent and detailed thread.
I used RJ the bike guy's rod method on a mid 80's Bob Jackson frame.
I spaced the frame out in the end to about 128mm enough to get a modern cassette hub in there. At one point, the rod method spread the frame out to 142mm! You can imagine the anxiety I felt wondering if I'd destroyed the frame!
However steel is springy and 128mm was something I could live with.
The only reason I did this was because trying to get 130mm wheels into a 126mm space when it's cold and wet and you've just punctured is not an experience I would want to repeat.

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Lovely machine. I like the way you have used downtube shifters with
modern equipment. Win/Win!

I had a similar problem once. A friend who is an engineer suggested
threading the pedal on the back of the crank in order to cut a new thread.
I tried it and liberally applied loctite - it seemed to work for a while.

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drill 2 holes in the mudguard and zip tie the guard at the seat tube near
the bottom bracket. I have done this when i f'ed up installing guards on
my winter hack. It seems to be reasonably solid.

What is the crank length?

Hi,

What is the hive mind's view on using modern black componentry on retro frame. Personally, divided on the issue although having said that, the above example is very interesting.

Six
Gazelle AB Mondial - Summer joyfulness
Gazelle AA Professional - even more summer joyfulness
Raleigh Clubman - with guards. I don't like to get it too mucky
Raleigh 4130 - with guards - A real winter hack -possible sellz
Surly steamroller - ex commute now do everything bike
Geoffrey Butler - columbus tubed summer joy fixie.

A new project beckons - 1985 Bob Jackson 531 I really only like/ride
retro stuff. I've had some posh aluminium frames too but never enjoyed riding them. My bikes keep me sane - there are always small jobs to do on them. so I take my time and maintain them as best as able.
If you were a golfer you'd be buying clubs/membership etc. If a photographer you'd be purchasing cameras/lenses.
It is just a pleasant hobby which hasthe added bonus of keeping you fit.

sizing?

Hi,

I disagree with some of the comments voiced above regarding the use of quill converters. I have this set up on 3 of my retro stable. It looks good in my view.
The best thing to do I reckon is use a slim 26.0 stem and 1'' stem spacers
to hide the gap between headset and stem.
I have used this set up because it allows me to flip the stem for a more
upright position thus obviating back pain/ache.
No one has suggested that the bikes look ugly/aesthetically challenged asa result.
Build your bike according to YOUR requirements. Good luck.

This 59 year old can't handle long distances anymore. I can't get on with anything after 55 miles or so - I've had enough!
However 3 rides a week at 35-40 miles is bang on. I've lost over a stone recently by doing Less !! Go figure!
I'm looking forward to my freedom pass, cheaper rail travel and the ability to tour all over the uk.

For touring innit

Will the 8 speed shifters work a triple chainset?

Hi Sclatter,
I've got a 61cm tokyo fixed S2 in top quality condition.
I bought in their closing down sale 4 years ago. I've never built it up - other than
fitting a quality stronglight headset and cleaning the bb threads.
There are 2 storage chips (small)
Realistically, I'll never build it because I spend most of my time in Yorkshire.
get in touch if interested.

Stand up and take a bow!
A thoughtful and sympathetic build.

Also very interested - what size tyres will this clear?
I'm interested in building a light tourer.
Ta

Your gazelle with the traditionally spoked wheels is truly lovely.
Gazelle really are timeless.

Dunno what happened - my IT skills are lamentable.
I'll take the front mech please. The only problem is that I'm away from home until Wednesday next the 3rd of May.
I only live down the road from the heart of darkness.
Get in touch
regards
ianc

What length is the crank?
What is the chainset ie 52/42?
Ta

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Lovely!

Hi Fizzy Bleach,

Many thanks for your kind assistance - may your fruit trees be ever abundant!
I've no idea why the image is this size - I've really no idea what I'm doing, hit and hope really.
I'll peruse your instructions later maybe i can get a bigger image.
I need to sit down with an expert who can instruct me on what to do.

Hi Fizzy Bleach this is the link to the image hosting website postimage.org.
What do I need to do next please?nx65/)

Oh Dear!