Tony Raynor
Need for steeds
- Location
- Newcastle/Patrington Haven
Very nice mate, a bicycle to be proud of.
Sun Snipe Plus - c1965
- Thread starter Spokesmann
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
Since purchasing the bike I have now fitted a more period correct handle bar stem and saddle seat post/clamp.
Out for a few mikes today...
Out for a few mikes today...
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
But a very non period light!
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
Indeed, although I have a 60s Exide lamp on the bracket. I take bike safety very, very seriously and only the best modern day lighting will do.
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
I was only pulling your plonker! Bike looks a treat.
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
ChrisEyles
Guru
- Location
- Devon
Wow! That's one stunner of a bike!
Make your own assessment. Bike shops have a different agenda to yours. You can pick up wheels and parts for projects like that on eBay for reasonable prices.
Just picked up on this thread, as a school pal of mine had a Sun Snipe Plus back in 1967. As regarding restoration opinion, I acquired a 1985 Dawes Fox in original, but tatty condition a few years back. The plan was to return it to it's 'former glory', but looking at the steel rims and other 'period but dodgy points', I decided 'sod it' and did an almost complete conversion, with the only remaining original parts being the frame and seat pin - ! But then, particularily with a steel build, the frame is the heart of the bike. And what a lovely bike it is to ride on audaxes - !
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
Yep, sod steel wheels and Simplex/Huret mechs although I've still got the 'suicide' levers on my Equipe.Just picked up on this thread, as a school pal of mine had a Sun Snipe Plus back in 1967. As regarding restoration opinion, I acquired a 1985 Dawes Fox in original, but tatty condition a few years back. The plan was to return it to it's 'former glory', but looking at the steel rims and other 'period but dodgy points', I decided 'sod it' and did an almost complete conversion, with the only remaining original parts being the frame and seat pin - ! But then, particularily with a steel build, the frame is the heart of the bike. And what a lovely bike it is to ride on audaxes - !
mikeymustard
Guru
That paint finish is stunning! Who'da thought green could be so gorgeous? 
mikeymustard
Guru
What everyone else has said in spades! All I can say about your bike shop owner is - "what a dick!" Making bikes work again is very satisfying, helps the planet and, being your own [old] bike, will give you immeasurable pride. Most things can be fixed and if you have to find "new" parts, half the fun of this for me is hunting down suitable components. Go for it and good luck
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
Apart form the old job at an LBS, wheel truing, rear block removal etc, I do everything myself...
raleighnut
Legendary Member
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- One of the 'Elite'
Snap.
mikeymustard
Guru
Snap, shear strip, I can do it allSnap.
Most "difficult" jobs are more due to lack of tools really - and remember, the internet is your friend, someone's already had that problem, found a solution and most probably made an art film about it on youtube!
