Tag Archives: restoration

Brooks B67S saddle for the Speedwell

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Vicki

After being advised by one reader, Peter, that getting a wider, sprung Brooks saddle for the Speedwell and swapping the B17 currently on it over to the Bennett would work well, it dawned on me that this made a lot … Continue reading →

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Shimano shifter problems

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Vicki

I have written before about the problems I had with my Shimano 3 speed shifter and also the later problems with the hub which was ultimately replaced under warranty. Once that happened everything worked perfectly and I have even resumed using … Continue reading →

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What price for an old bike?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Vicki

This morning as I was heading out for the day, a man about my age and very well dressed for professional work, called out to me and came running up the footpath, asking me where I got my bike from. … Continue reading →

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1980s Bennett 10-Speed Restoration

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Vicki

This is the Bennett as it is now, it is not quite finished as you can see, but it will be some time till I can get the grips I want for it so I wanted to post some progress … Continue reading →

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Bicycle bells

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Vicki

There is nothing like the lovely sustained ring of a brass bike bell, and my copper one, shown above, is no exception to this. I also love its coppery colour, which has weathered very well and requires no polishing to … Continue reading →

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1980s Bennett 10 speed Restoration

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Vicki

Here’s the Bennett is its current state of restoration and partial reassembly. It is looking pretty good so far and I am hoping it will go well when I am finished! I’ve encountered a few obstacles along the way. I … Continue reading →

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Bicycles as decor

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Vicki

Not having a garage and living in an older home, the storage of the bikes is always a bit of a dilemma. But the front room of our house has a disused doorway which makes it an ideal place for … Continue reading →

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Restoring the Bennett – the highs and the lows

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Vicki

My restoration project is moving along quite nicely, but not without its hiccups, as can be expected with such a project. I used Brasso on the alloy parts with stunning results, here are the before pics (which I posted earlier) … Continue reading →

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1980s Bennett restoration – the next step

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Vicki

I have begun the dismantling and clean up of the Bennett. It is the first time I have dismantled a bike this far and I am thoroughly enjoying the process of taking parts off it and cleaning, polishing and servicing … Continue reading →

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Restoring a vintage rack

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Vicki

I have this old mousetrap style rack from a Malvern Star which I had intended to install on my Speedwell, as it is about the same vintage …However, once the Speedwell had new wheels and a Shimano hub fitted to … Continue reading →

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