Rudge aero

[Daddybus]

So I just bought this 'cheap heap' locally should be a nice little project -the original orange paint & decals are ...a little tired (lol) to say the least ...but its a reynolds frame with great fancy lugs & its still got a few original bits apart from the wheels seat bars etc. Frame number at the top of the seat tube is 97759 R the seller suggested late 40's early 50's...... Watch this space for updates, happy trails!

 

[Hugh Manatee]

I am liking that. Looking forward to the updates. The lines and bars just look spot on.

 

[raleighnut]

Very nice.

 

[paul-kent]

Good find

 

[biggs682]

@Daddybus well that looks good to me please dont take away all that originality

 

[Daddybus]

What is original will stay! what's left of the paint will get waxed?? It's sooooo fragile...gotta change that seat! & the cheap modern wheels will be replaced with more cheap {but alloy} flip flop wheels till I can find something old with a sturmey archer ...I'm pretty sure it should have drop bars on but I quite like the droopy tache ones that are on it at the moment...cheers all

 

[biggs682]

@Daddybus thats good to hear

what size wheels are they ?

 

[Daddybus]

26 x 11/4 at the moment both run OK... front wheel not too bad & worth saving as a spare, rear looks like a cobbled together ex derailleur type wheel converted to a fixie with bent sprocket & LOTS of spacers. Gonna try a 26 x 13/8 see if it fits ...just for convenience & availability I want to get out & ride it while the weathers not too bad.

 

[biggs682]

i might have a pr of 26 x 1 1/4" steels in fair condition with a 5 speed screw on block @Daddybus

 

[Daddybus]

i might have a pr of 26 x 1 1/4" steels in fair condition with a 5 speed screw on block @Daddybus

Cheers for the offer mate ..but I've already ordered a set from bankrupt this morning cheap & cheerful 60 notes for a 2 wheel set tyres tubes & 18t single speed ....just hope they're gonna fit!

 

[mikeymustard]

Fantastic! That front wheel's got some serious trail on it!

 

[Daddybus]

progress so far.....

 

[classic33]

Cotter pin is in the wrong way round, on the drive side.

 

[biggs682]

looks good @Daddybus

 

[Daddybus]

I must admit I know nothing of cotter pins ... Is it dangerous? Dont mind having a go but is it an easy fix for a ham fisted beginner?