Tillston racing cycle

[Saltaire111]

Hello,

I have an old Tillston racing cycle and I wondered if any members might be able to tell me something about it.

I know that it was hand built on Stockton on Tees in the early 50s and I know that the guy who built it was called Bill Tillston. The original firm is still going but it sells only motorbikes now and the people there don't really know much about the old cycle side of the business.

It's in reasonable condition, looks like original wheels, brakes, frame's OK and it has original decals.

Would be great fun for any info.

Cheers.

David

 

[raleighnut]

This might be a way forward,
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...EaJOgUR7XvAmnq3e9Ll3fzQ&bvm=bv.94455598,d.bGg

 

[biggs682]

thats a new name for me any pics to help us drool please @Saltaire111

 

[Saltaire111]

thats a new name for me any pics to help us drool please @Saltaire111

Here's a picture. It's old and not in good shape.

 

[biggs682]

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Here's a picture. It's old and not in good shape.

@Saltaire111 looks good to me and an ideal project

 

[raleighnut]

Good scrub up and a couple of tyres and a cable or two should sort it, after that you can decide how much to replace/renew,
Looks pretty OK though, nice

 

[biggs682]

Good scrub up and a couple of tyres and a cable or two should sort it, after that you can decide how much to replace/renew,
Looks pretty OK though, nice

my thoughts completley

 

[Saltaire111]

my thoughts completley

I had another look at it today and the frame is in good shape and incredibly lightweight. Otherwise it's in pretty bad shape (another photo attached). haven't a clue where to start in doing it up, anyone any idea whether it is worth the cost/effort? Or should it go in the skip?

 

[palinurus]

Or should it go in the skip?

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Not the skip- if not you then there will be someone who'll want to have a go at restoring this.

 

[raleighnut]

Just take it apart then give the frame a good rub over with a cloth and WD40 then grease everything as you reassemble it.
Something to keep you occupied over winter when the telly is crap, after all it isn't a common bike (like the Raleighs I fiddle with)

 

[biggs682]

I had another look at it today and the frame is in good shape and incredibly lightweight. Otherwise it's in pretty bad shape (another photo attached). haven't a clue where to start in doing it up, anyone any idea whether it is worth the cost/effort? Or should it go in the skip?

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as per @raleighnut & @palinurus say

 

[earlestownflya]

strip it down and wash the frame..then send us another piccy

 

[uphillstruggler]

I bet once it's been wiped down, it'll look fine.

 

[taximan]

In my yoof Tillstons bikes were what we all wanted but could never afford. I remember we used to go to the shop on a Sat morning and were allowed to rummage in the scrap bin and take what we wanted for free. I wish I could find a Tillston now.

 

[Paulus]

I wonder what happened to it? Over 7 years since the original post.