What's all this then?

gaspode
gaspode Posts: 110
edited November 2009 in Workshop
I've recently acquired an old (70s/80s) 531 frame which I'm looking to bring back to life for winter use - I'm slightly confused as to the use of the little add-on on the inside of the rear seat-stay - can anyone give me a clue what it's for?

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  • balthazar
    balthazar Posts: 1,565
    It's for hanging the chain on when you have the wheel out.
  • gaspode
    gaspode Posts: 110
    Doh :oops: - Many Thanks!
  • balthazar
    balthazar Posts: 1,565
    What's the frame? It looks nicely made.
  • gaspode
    gaspode Posts: 110
    It's a Paramount (not the Schwinn version, this one was made (I think) in Mansfield) - it's showing it's age, but I'll run it through the winter and then maybe have it refurbed next year

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  • justresting
    justresting Posts: 292
    Nice !!!
    ' From the sharks in the penthouse,
    to the rats in the basement,
    its not that far '
  • gaspode
    gaspode Posts: 110
    Thanks! - looks even better now I've been over the chrome with some foil and polish got it shining....
  • sufferingpete
    sufferingpete Posts: 524
    Don't forget that it has the benefits of the pre 1984 pedal reflector law.

    I think she is beautiful.
    Racing is rubbish you can\'t relax and enjoy it- because some bugger is always trying to get past.
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    edited March 2010
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    That is abosutely gorgeous, good luck with the build and don't forget the pics.
  • gaspode
    gaspode Posts: 110
    Many thanks for all the kind comments - she's nearly ready for the road, so I thought I'd put up some pictures as requested:

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    I've mainly used Athena components along with a few old bits I had lying around in the garage and a few ebay bargains.
    Apologies that it's not set up in front of the garage door with the cranks in the correct place, etc, etc.... - I was i n a rush to get some photos before it rained so some of the bits weren't correctly set-up....(which also explains why the saddle isn't level.....) - hopefully I'll get chance to finish it over the weekend and get out on the road..
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Nice!
  • Stellite
    Stellite Posts: 544
    Looks lovely.

    I refurbed this about a month ago

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/36755331@N ... otostream/

    Need yellow bar tape and have some yellow tyres to fit on it.
  • Smokin Joe
    Smokin Joe Posts: 2,706
    That's a stunner, Gaspode.

    Yellow, Stellite, yellow? Noooooooooooooooooooooooo :shock:
  • Stellite
    Stellite Posts: 544
    :D
    Im off out on the old bugger tomorrow for a long ride. hope it doesnt fall to bits :shock:

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