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by roger
26 Aug 2022, 8:52pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Deviock Cornwall?
Replies: 36
Views: 1682

Re: Deviock Cornwall?

Thank you all.
I can now go out and ride by another of the set. Need not have moved down to Cornwall, still there have been some interesting bits in the last eight years. The postcard shown in our local paper was neither of those above.
All that now remains is to find out why the drawing/mat was entitled Deviock. It is not exactly well known, on the other hand Patterson did produce a lot of drawings of pub interiors. That last is of course pure conjecture.
The only other mistake I have heard of was that he drew a number of home interiors for Heals of the Tottenham Court Road and Mr Heal had to point out that his rooms all had four sides.
by roger
16 Aug 2022, 11:23am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Deviock Cornwall?
Replies: 36
Views: 1682

Re: Deviock Cornwall?

As the originator of this I can add a bit more.
The artist is Frank Patterson who some may know well.
It is his normal signature and dated 29.
It is part of a table mat set of four.
Whilst copying it in our local library our librarian said he had driven the “mobile” in the area for 13 years and had not seen it.
Later on in life Patterson copied from postcards. Some years ago the local paper published a collection of postcards recently sold at auction. The centre one was the bridge scene. No cyclist which was a typical Patterson addition.
I visited the the auctioneer with mat etc. and asked if they would put me in touch with the buyer.
They wanted to preserve client confidentially . I made various suggestions as to how this could be done but no success.
Whenever I see an opportunity I try it, will be interested to see what emerges.
Have a feeling some of you may be finding Patterson for the first time. Have fun.
by roger
6 Mar 2022, 11:30am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Secondhand bikes at halfords
Replies: 25
Views: 2544

Re: Secondhand bikes at halfords

simonhill wrote: 5 Mar 2022, 9:34pm No one has mentioned trade ins. I would have thought this would/could be the biggest source of their pre abused bikes.
Part exchange has been a large factor in the car trade. The apparent customer benefits must be as great in the bike trade.
by roger
16 Feb 2022, 10:02am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: choice of mudguard material - plastic or alloy?
Replies: 22
Views: 1768

Re: choice of mudguard material - plastic or alloy?

use a tap washer at the bottom bracket connection. Hot or cold.
by roger
8 Feb 2022, 7:03pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Shimano 105 STI shifters: causing arthritis in fingers (and bad at braking)
Replies: 41
Views: 2690

Re: Shimano 105 STI shifters: causing arthritis in fingers (and bad at braking)

I have both varieties of Arthritis.
I once owned a Shimano equipped Cannondale for two days riding. I found that when I braked on the tops, a normal practice for me, that the lever tended to twist inwards and backwards. This caused pain in both thumbs.
As I had bought the bike I persevered, riding for 6-7 hours over 2 seperate days.I could not stop the effect and went back to my bike with down tube levers.
Finding out about Ergo levers with Shimano 8 speed I took that option.Ten to twelve years later I am comfortable with three plus bikes set up that way , although my arthritis has worsened
Additional, I am informed that Ergos are reparable.
by roger
4 Jan 2022, 10:49am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: flat profile mudguards?
Replies: 11
Views: 661

Re: flat profile mudguards?

I have two pairs of Salmon guards, one plain alloy, the other red. I have all of the fittings plus a lot of extra bits.
It may be abuse of this forum,but you are welcome to contact me.
by roger
12 Aug 2021, 10:22am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Paint stripper for frames
Replies: 6
Views: 400

Re: Paint stripper for frames

Where was that?
by roger
3 Aug 2021, 11:48am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chain going beside rather than round lower jockey wheel - why / how fix?
Replies: 26
Views: 3374

Re: Chain going beside rather than round lower jockey wheel - why / how fix?

Always understood that there was sideways play built into top jockey wheels, but not bottom.
Will go and try in a bit.
by roger
8 Jul 2021, 10:22pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Bike designs which should be binned
Replies: 357
Views: 21660

Re: Bike designs which should be binned

Was'n't it a Mike Burrows initiative?
by roger
19 Jun 2021, 10:24am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Bike designs which should be binned
Replies: 357
Views: 21660

Re: Bike designs which should be binned

10,11,and12 sprockets except for Moultons, Bromptons etc. Realise the cost may increase with a reduced manufacturing volume, but it has not increased with their introduction.
by roger
15 Jun 2021, 4:34pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Bike designs which should be binned
Replies: 357
Views: 21660

Re: Bike designs which should be binned

British Racing Green was a pale colour. It was part of an international set of agreed colours for racing cars. Only other one I can remember was silver for Germany, perhaps blue for France and Red for Italy.
You occasionally see pictures of silver Mercedes cars in the thirties and fifties. Stirling Moss was driving a silver sports car to win the Mille Miglia in 1955, which is often shown.
The changes were brought about by what some thought clever marketing.
Also in 1955 I and many others rode single fixed bikes, before the invention of fixies, most of these with only a front brake. As said earlier this was on the left for easier braking and signalling before turning right.
by roger
4 Jun 2021, 10:15am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Tony Oliver Bikes Advice needed
Replies: 15
Views: 836

Re: Tony Oliver Bikes Advice needed

I would think that the blue frame is one of his. Brake braze ons, front changer braze on a touring bike. Also you have got to be a real con man to fit his seat caps to your own build.
Surprised by the lack of clearance between rear wheel and the seat tube.
Looks too big for me or I would be up to Dursley, although I have some spare QR axles and spindles.
Cannot think why his advice on specifying and building steel frames could be obsolete. Like Frank Berto the components he talks about are old fashioned(?) but the thoughts behind his comments are worth bearing in mind.
Finally, being steel the next owner can add or delete fittings as they feel fit. They can even remove the seat post if it is stuck more easily than from carbon fibre or aluminium.
Roger.
by roger
5 Feb 2021, 5:48pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Rohloff Revolver Chain Tool - need replacement riveting pin
Replies: 17
Views: 835

Re: Rohloff Revolver Chain Tool - need replacement riveting pin

I have used Cyclo for years. I found they had stopped supplying spare pins. I bought the complete tool from Topeak who supply the pins, even including a spare with the original tool they are about £10 - £11.
If any interest, I could measure the pin.
by roger
7 Oct 2020, 9:30pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: 10 speed 11-30 cassette
Replies: 10
Views: 1108

Re: 10 speed 11-30 cassette

Mick F wrote:I cycle in Cornwall and Devon, and have been through the Peak District a couple of times.
I pay attention to ALL gears.

High ones for downhills and low ones for up them. Various ratios for different hills.

11 to 13t is FAR too big a jump .............. and an 11t cog is too small as they wear out fast. Good job they are cheap to fit. On my 4th now with the rest of the cassette still original.

Have three new 11 tooth in Camelford if you are interested. They will probably be hapily here for another few years if you are not.
by roger
7 Oct 2020, 9:25pm
Forum: Racing, Olympics, TdF, Competitive cycling
Topic: Giro d'Italia
Replies: 94
Views: 8335

Re: Giro d'Italia

Tried channel12 earlier. Weak signal message, also on other channels. will have an ask around tomorrow.