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by Roadstersrevenge
19 Sep 2011, 7:29pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

Littleman, that looks gorgeous, I'm almost converted. I'm another huge fan of Carradice, I only have the one though sadly.

On a separate note, I dont suppose it was one of you lot that snaffled this from under my nose?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190574892255? ... 500wt_1156

If so, I'd love a photocopy/scan please!
by Roadstersrevenge
11 Sep 2011, 7:27pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

Not a bicycle, but I spotted this at a car boot sale this morning.

It wouldn't fit in the car, so it was kindly delivered about half an hour ago.



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by Roadstersrevenge
5 Sep 2011, 7:48pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

I always thought the "Guv'nor" (what a crap name for a bike) was over-priced nonsense aimed at people with more money than sense aka B(w)ankers. The Guy Ritchie of bicycles.
Now they've excelled themselves with the clubman.

I'm with GB and Hubbers on this.. I passed my city & guilds gas welding back in January before I shipped off to Ireland. Had my instructor seen the brazing on that head-set, he would have told me to duck off and do it again. And again. And again, until it was done properly.

If you want a "Guv'nor" or a Clubman, buy vintage Raleigh, just as good, if not better.
by Roadstersrevenge
1 Sep 2011, 11:47am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

Do we have anyone near leeds? I can't remember.
Was hoping someone might collect & put an ebay purchase in the post for me, assuming I win it of course!
by Roadstersrevenge
21 Aug 2011, 9:05am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

GrahamNR17 wrote:
Roadstersrevenge wrote:
littleman wrote: I'm a little fella, slightly overweight, and not particularly fit


You've just described me, only I'm more than slightly overweight and not altogether very little.

I'm about to throw my tuppence on the Parabike debate here, I expect scorn and derision.

In my ever so humble opinion, the only parabike worth buying folds in half, is dull green and was made by BSA in about 1943.

You'll change your mind when you see one and ride it. Historically interesting, yes, but quickly and poorly made, dreadful to ride, and just plain nasty :wink:


We all know I never ride any of my bikes, I just like to look at them.
by Roadstersrevenge
20 Aug 2011, 8:03pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

littleman wrote: I'm a little fella, slightly overweight, and not particularly fit


You've just described me, only I'm more than slightly overweight and not altogether very little.

I'm about to throw my tuppence on the Parabike debate here, I expect scorn and derision.

In my ever so humble opinion, the only parabike worth buying folds in half, is dull green and was made by BSA in about 1943.
by Roadstersrevenge
4 Aug 2011, 8:40am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: inflatable Kayak/canoe
Replies: 15
Views: 3611

Re: inflatable Kayak/canoe

I've used inflatable and rigid canoes, as well kayaks. I've even built a couple of lapstrake canoes.
Frankly, the inflatable scared me to the point where I was losing interest in setting foot in any of them.

This would be my personal solution. Have a look on google, it's not the only one!
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by Roadstersrevenge
21 Jul 2011, 9:37am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Mr James? Coat in a parcel?
Replies: 14
Views: 884

Re: Mr James? Coat in a parcel?

Edwards wrote:So who has the lurvley James bike?


Graham does, but this has reminded me to pull my finger out.
by Roadstersrevenge
9 Jun 2011, 10:42pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

Sorry I wont be along for this, have a bloody good one & have a pint for me, I miss bitter.. Bloody Guinness Guinness Guinness is it here..
Look forward to the photos - dont forget one of random giant mushrooms & odd looking nurses!
by Roadstersrevenge
8 Jun 2011, 10:01am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Who's got a spare £million?
Replies: 4
Views: 581

Re: Who's got a spare £million?

Whats truly tragic, is Wayne & Colleen-esque types will buy it, and the contents will wind up in several skips.
by Roadstersrevenge
4 Jun 2011, 8:05am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: The Leicestershire Sahara
Replies: 19
Views: 959

Re: The Leicestershire Sahara

Water is free here in Ireland, no rates.

I've just put the sprinkler on the lawn :evil:

Mind you, it never STOPS raining for more than about 10 minutes..
by Roadstersrevenge
24 May 2011, 11:23pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Family cat pics
Replies: 10
Views: 876

Re: Family cat pics

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Shadow AKA "Boo" - he's a bugger to photograph and he's now the size of a large Jack Russel!

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Sprite AKA "Smuglet"

She was a model & did a photo on a thing of cat litter, before her career and her tail wer shortened by a closing door..

Both live with my ex & I think I probably miss them more than her!
by Roadstersrevenge
19 May 2011, 8:51am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

I *wish* I could have the Rudge, but finances are non-existent at the moment, let alone tight.

Hope it goes to a deserving home.. :cry:
by Roadstersrevenge
14 May 2011, 8:42pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

in some ways, it's not bad thing that it has been stewed in that stuff. It's probably kept it alive over the years.

Oddly enough, I'm working on the men's version - 1924 (according to the frame number) - 28" wheels, pin-striping was gold though I think, it is now at any rate.
by Roadstersrevenge
1 May 2011, 9:46pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: togglechaintour bikes
Replies: 4848
Views: 257312

Re: togglechaintour bikes

haha! I thought you knew what it was and we had to guess!

Steve will know what it is.