My new mate Nigel Dean

[biggs682]

My latest addition is this 90's ?? Nigel Dean road bike . Its Reynolds 531c frameset and forks so fairly light and feels nice enough to ride at just over walking pace around the cul de sac !

Its equipped with original 105 running gear so must have been fairly costly when new

Its been hanging unused for last 5+ years in the previous owners garage so until it gets some tlc i didnt want to go to mad on its trial ride .

Its got a small dent in the top tube along with some crusty areas under the brake cable which i am hoping might clean up .

First job involved cutting through 1 of the the tri bar securing allen key headed bolts as it had no corners for the key to grip on , thankfully the pedals are not seized as well nor was the aero Campag seatpost .

Very little info on the net re Dean bikes so any help offered will be welcome

unsure if its a keeper or not yet wont know for sure till its had some tlc and miles

 

[fossyant]

Nice.

I certainly know the name, as there were quite a few of his bikes around when I was racing.

 

[Cycleops]

Just get rid of those pedals! That bar tape doesn't look like it's been cleaned for twenty years!

 

[biggs682]

Just get rid of those pedals! That bar tape doesn't look like it's been cleaned for twenty years!

The whole bike hadnt been cleaned for ages , pedals already off next to go is drinks cage

Nice.

I certainly know the name, as there were quite a few of his bikes around when I was racing.

he seems to be more known for touring bikes

 

[DaveyA]

Just get rid of those pedals! That bar tape doesn't look like it's been cleaned for twenty years!

The bar tape looks about the same colour as mine did after a tramp pinched my bike
I'm sure you will soon have it looking as it should.

 

[raleighnut]

Very nice, I fitted the same transmission to my Carlton around then, yet to 'play up', just a couple of gear blocks/freewheels and a few chain and cable changes.

 

[biggs682]

well the work started tonight and i think its going to need more of a clean than i first thought

rear mech and cassette de gunked chain given a clean loads more to do yet

 

[The_Cycling_Scientist]

That's a nice one! be cool to see it all finished and cleaned up! Want to come clean mine up whilst your at it?

 

[biggs682]

I often see posts where people are asking what is the best way to remove seized or partially seized stems, the stem was well and truly stuck but after 3 nights and several applications of Plusgas it has finally released.... Whoop whoop

 

[Accy cyclist]

That bar tape is beyond help! Just get some nice new tape,though i'd stick with the silver it looks about the best colour for the bikes colour scheme. I like the colour scheme by the way.

 

[biggs682]

another couple of hours should see this ready for some testing miles

 

[AndyRM]

Another cracking find!