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Guys,

Thanks for all your help. I think a new wheel is out of the question because the current wheel size is 32-630 (27 * 1 1/4). - Is now the time to change this?

In terms of my preference for a screw-on 6-speed freewheel - I've had very little (no) experience with gears and am aware that nearly every part on the bike is bespoke, so thought the best options would be to try and keep as much of the wheel constant as possible. As has been alluded to upthread, this will likely mean slowly changing every part of the wheel in succession as it fails...

So... my next steps will be to determine whether my current drum brake is screw-on and to buy a new hub. Given the potential for a catastrophic failure and my wish to do some light touring with my significant other on this bike, I think it makes sense to change the hub.

@mdcc_tester - Thanks for your kind offer nonetheless.

Thanks!

I won't be able to get a picture of the axle until tomorrow evening (it's at a shop) but do know that - to accommodate the drum brake - the axle is thicker in the middle. Once I pick up the axle, I'll take some calipers to it...

I'll have a look for hubs. Are there any that you'd recommend with a drum brake that would accommodate a six speed shimano cassette? All those that I've seen have internal gearing (there's nothing in the Tester Approves thread).

Picked up this Chris Paulson tandem from a forumer a few months ago (it's a beaut!).

I took it out on its first >10 mile excursion and the rear axle broke (no one was hurt). I suppose this is to be expected from a bike of this age. Unfortunately - as with everything else on the bike - the axle size is irregular. I've been to my LBS who've stated that the options are to 1) Replace the wheel (maybe losing the drum brake?!) 2) Re-weld the axle, or 3) Get a new axle machined.

My preference is currently 3 (2's a non-starter as my gf will be on the back). Does anyone have any experience with getting a new axle made? Are there any metal turners that you'd recommend?

Dibs both locks pls. PM to follow...

PM sent!

Hi There,

Located in London with a budget of c£350; - ideally that would include front/ rear rack price.

We'd be willing to travel but this would impact the budget.

Do you have anything available?

Thanks

Sneak edit re price...

I'm looking for a steel tandem with drop handlebars and downtube shifters. A dawes super galaxy would be ideal!

In terms of frame size, we'd like something for a 6ft ish driver/ leader and a 5ft3 stoker.

Thanks!

Dibs pls. Pm on the way...

Hiya, is the lock still available?

These guys are ok also: http://www.londonbicycle.com/hire/tandem

I've acquired a pair of Barkers for free in size 7. Does anyone have need for them before I take them to a charity shop? I'm based in Brixton, so a pick up nearby would be preferable.

Hey,

I'm looing for a small frameset in the region of £100. It needs to have horizontal or track dropouts.

Thanks,

Andrew

Ffs

I got 3 with mine. A yellow tint, a mirrored finish and the one above. I didn't specify a frame colour so have them in white and orange. I regularly wear them around the house to make me feel special.

Hey,

Thanks for organising this great project. I had fun yesterday, and your organisation seems like one with the ability to make a difference.

Thanks for the info. about the aerials/ spoke-length-measurers (!)

Andrew

Think I saw you too coming south over London Bridge the day before. Apologies for not saying hey; I didn't recognise you at the time.

Finger slipped..

Thanks. But despite what I think, he lost a bike out of it and I didn't.

Well done on the time!

5.38 (probably about 6 including stops) on 48x17 gearing.

Day was marred by an incident in which the other party cracked his carbon frame. I don't believe I am at fault and the guy - rather decently - refused to take my number at the time. But if the other guy is reading this and would like my details, please pm...
I was the black guy on the cinelli mash.

I don't really go on any other cycle forums, so if anyone sees anything, feel free to direct them my way.

Thanks!

Pretty good I'd say!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germain_Burton

At the end of a pretty boring commute, I had a guy on a Vespa-like moped slow down to give me a tow, on a - relatively - clear road. He was pointing out potholes and even providing behind the back signals.

Never had that before. Probably not the safest...

Dibs on the "Tacx Seat mount + Elite Bottle cage".

PM Incoming...

Hello there!

Is the strada still available...

Thanks

Hiya,

Long shot but... is the cateye computer still available? If so, could I see a picture?

Thanks!

@greenhell (I think) negotiating the clusterfuck of Brixton Road/ Oval