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My latest project Phillips rod braked bicycle
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bob2



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:34 am    Post subject: My latest project Phillips rod braked bicycle Reply with quote

I had been wanting to buy a rod braked bike for some time then after talking to a guy who had a bicycle shop and whom himself was very keen on old cycles of any age and form, I was sold a couple.
I decided on restoring the worst one for the time being as the other one could be used as is!







Just need to polish it and by the way that seat is just a temporary fix, it'll be getting a proper one when funds allow!!
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BruceB08



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PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very cool
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JC T ONE



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice Cool love the brake system
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys.
Not the most efficient braking system but its ok, not used it much yet but planning on going for a ride on it next saturday!
I will start some work on the other one when I find some free time, and I now also have a second raleigh chopper which needs some work too!
I will take photos of the other bicycles and post them here too, if its of any interest to anyone.
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JC T ONE



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lot of Guys overhere are into chopper bikes.

Seem to be the new thing
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47p2



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice geometry which will give relaxed cycling
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had forgotten about this thread, will take some pics of the other bikes and even this one with the new seat its now sporting!!
Used this bicycle a couple of times and its so relaxed and comfortable, much better then my mountain bike.
I'd now like to get hold of an old racing bicycle. preferably pre 60s, but that will be hard to get seeing as the most common ones over here where these rod braked bicycles at the time!!!
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47p2



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PostPosted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 10:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try the Retrobike forum, plenty old bikes there Click
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmm interesting forum, just given it a glimpse for now, will be back later though!
Thanks for the link 47p2!
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