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i assume it's easy enough for a bike shop to add an extra link while they're fitting the gears ?

I'm sure it's been asked before and i did search first . Anyway if i change rear sprocket from 18t to 21 t do i need a longer chain or will slots in frame give enough adjustment

cheers for advice

cheers loads on ebay that say they are working but don't want to go to expense of getting a wheel built and then find they are duff . Local bbike bloke has new 36 hole ones but no 40 hole which is what i need

Is there anywhere that sells reconditioned hubs with a warranty ? After a 40 hole 3 speed

I think finding 26 1 1/4 alloy or even new steel rims would be seriously expensive and difficult . I have a modern bike if i want to go any great distance

Found some stainless ,bit of bling

Well foil and vinegar made a big difference but the rims were quite rusty and i suspect the rust will return quickly

Thanks these correct https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-2BA-1-2- ... 6120252c1b

thread measures 4.6mm diameter what size is it ? 54 raleigh

Cheers what about autosol ? I have a tube somewhere

So i want to clean off decades or grim( and a little rust) from my dads bike fifties raleigh with steel rims . What's the best method ? I did a search but it threw up 300 results about rims

It's ok my local bike shop has tyres at the princely sum of 8 euros. I suspect at that price they are chinese but they'll do me for pottering

Curiosity got the better of me and just been out with a torch . The rear wheel does indeed have a fixed sprocket on the other side so it's original

Thanks you've been very helpful . My plan is to get some new tyres and see what it's like to ride and if i prove too unfit i'll look at fitting 3 speed gears