Tom Booth Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 The missus wants a 'Dutch bike' to ride to work and back. She's had a proper ladies bike for a while now which is tired so she wants that renovating. Just thought I'd put a topic up for progress really.. From great beginnings... It is a complete bike, I just didn't get a shot before I pulled it apart. So far on the purchased list are.. - Deore vee setup - White jagwire cable set - 700ccx35 schwalbe Delta cruisers in cream - brown saddle and grips - retro Raleigh chain gaurd - retro chrome pannier rack - front basket - Dutch/cruiser swept bars - Dutch style front led light Plan is to paint forks, frame, mudguards red, with cream accents all over then chrome/silver parts and tan/brown grips and seat. It's all been done before but that's her choosing. I know the frame style isn't there, but this is the desired end product... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I've got an old set of Deore V's with (I think) Avid levers you can have cheap if they are of any use to you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Already got brakes sorted Dave, cheers for the offer thou. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Are you sure it even takes V brakes? The mounts look a little high and theres cable holder things set up for the older style straight pull brakes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 V-brakes and Cantilever brakes run on the same bosses Tom, feel free to give me a shout if you're struggling for any parts. The shop I work for has tons of this type of gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Worst project page ever It's painted, next update will be partially built hopefully.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just the cables and chain left to fit and were about done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Looking good. Such an improvement over the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 You sticking with derailleur gears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Get them wheels un-laced and sprayed. You know it won't be finished until you do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I really wanna paint the wheels but I've run out of time, future job I think. Yeah sticking with the original gears, ain't broke dont fix.. I ran the cables tonight, fitted the chain and rear rack so it's just about finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Finito! Pleased the missus has forgotten about this, it's turned into a Christmas pressie I'll grab better pictures when I get a chance, at the minute it's hard to get good pictures without Jenny seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Next project.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Amazing transformation. Next project looks like a pretty tough challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 On with building a bike up for the wife myself, after looking at a few options my dad gave me an old 700c wheeled Raleigh that his gf rode for a while (given to her by my Uncle) but it was looking a bit sorry so I'm pretty much rebuilding it from scratch. Frame came back from the powder coaters this morning in a lovely shade of green (major gamble but I won't go on) and I've just ordered some 1" ahead forks and headset as I hate threadless stuff as I can't ever get it working right. Will start a thread myself once the forks (and wheels ) arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Sorry dude, I haven't had chance to get the wheels in the post. I'll get on it Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 No rush, I've only got a frame at the moment so it's not like it's gonna hold me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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