Carlton question

[mikeymustard]

By the way l am having a great time doing all this thanks to you folks !

Just wait til you've filled every shed and garage with bikes and their paraphernalia, can talk for two hours without drawing breath about lugs and, before going for a ride, take 30 minutes deciding which bike to use

 

[woodbutcher]

Here we are folks more pics. just for good measure l photographed the Brooks saddle as well as the seat tubes.
In my opinion the Brooks is a perfect example of the beauty of great design !

 

[Cycleops]

Here's another one to add to your dictionary of bike terminology 'wrap around seat stays'. Oh, and the piece that goes across which holds the rear brake is a 'bridge'. Not sure of the correct term for the guide that the cable passes through but I'm sure someone will tell us.

 

[Illaveago]

What l want to do is clean it up and possibly replace headset and bottom bracket bearings, try to deal with rusty chrome on forks ...how l don't yet know !!
Get as much info from all you experts and then go for a few gentle rides when the weather gets better.

I use Hammerite rust removing gel on my rusty bits and find that it works well. I have heard some people say that they use Tomato Ketchup, I haven't tried that. I've found that the gel will loosen and soften the rust on chrome leaving the chrome fine underneath when you wash it off.

 

[mikeymustard]

In my opinion the Brooks is a perfect example of the beauty of great design

Aah, the Brooks Professional, I have one - looks so beautiful yet feels like sitting on a brick

 

[mikeymustard]

I use Hammerite rust removing gel on my rusty bits and find that it works well. I have heard some people say that they use Tomato Ketchup, I haven't tried that. I've found that the gel will loosen and soften the rust on chrome leaving the chrome fine underneath when you wash it off.

+1 for Hammerite, it works miracles on chrome wheels
Before and after etc.

 

[Illaveago]

Here's another one to add to your dictionary of bike terminology 'wrap around seat stays'. Oh, and the piece that goes across which holds the rear brake is a 'bridge'. Not sure of the correct term for the guide that the cable passes through but I'm sure someone will tell us.

How about Large Flange Aluminium hubs. I may have to go and have a lie down.

 

[mikeymustard]

How about Large Flange Aluminium hubs. I may have to go and have a lie down.

OY!!! We'll have none of that talk in here!

 

[woodbutcher]

How about Large Flange Aluminium hubs. I may have to go and have a lie down.

Ahah! is that what is meant by bike porn ?

 

[mikeymustard]

Some people just like to talk dirty while they're doing it [restoring bikes that is]

 

[woodbutcher]

+1 for Hammerite, it works miracles on chrome wheels

Not sure if they have heard of Hammerite in France but l'll give it a go in the local DIY shop

 

[woodbutcher]

Some people just like to talk dirty while they're doing it [restoring bikes that is]

Yep it reminds me of the worlds shortest erotic poem l quote " I've often thought that l would like to be the saddle on your bike" just be careful who you say it to.

 

[raleighnut]

I'd use 'Solvol Autosol' on Chrome.

 

[mikeymustard]

I'd use 'Solvol Autosol' on Chrome.

I like to get the rust off first, then finish it with the "Anusol"

 

[woodbutcher]

I like to get the rust off first, then finish it with the "Anusol"

Just the ticket, lm pretty sure l could lay my hands on "Anusol" here in France if lm not careful !