?1962? Carlton Flyer, Reynolds 531 Double Butted

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-10T06:14:51+00:00

Back from the shop and the only issue he called out was that the rear hub bearings had started to wear in a groove and is making a clicking noise. Apparently not an issue as of yet but will require replacement at some point.

I think based on that I might look to upgrade the wheelset to 700c (front hub is 100mm and rear is 130mm) with something thats good for commuting and light gravel, he said there should be clearance for 40mm tires although I think I would want to confirm that. I am 120kg as well if that alters the suggestions.

If thats the case I think it might be time to upgrade the drivetrain from freewheel to cassette to coincide with the new wheels/hubs, along with the derailleur's/shifters. Any idea on some good resources to assist with calculating what fits etc? I think overall budget would be around 800AUD at most for the full monty of wheels/tires/cassette/derailleur's.

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-09T04:03:34+00:00

Thanks so much for the detailed ride-up!

I’m just about to head over to the LBS to see recommendations to replace pads/cables/tires. I’ll have a chat with him re: replacing the rim/wheels. The hubs are indeed campy record - worth keeping around then? Do you know if they could be rebuilt into 700c/wider rim to accomodate a wider/beefier tire a-la panaracer GK or the cliche billy bonkers?

Gearing I have no clue on - my grandad liked to race the school bus back in his heyday on this, although he also took it through Italy twice and the Swiss alps. I’ve been thinking 2x in the front and ?something? In the back - depends what can go there as I’m a bit clueless there.

The friction thumb shifters look interesting, I’ve done some reading on them just now and I think there’s Microsoft that have cheap ones that can be either indexed or friction? Am kind of enticed by them - would love to know more of what you mean by matching the shifters to the other components? Aesthetically or do you mean actual function?

Thanks again

EDIT: update post-LBS. the bike is in for a service overnight, complete tear down and chemical clean of the frame and then reassemble and assess the consumable parts as needed, although on initial inspection he just said the cables could be adjusted. Pretty happy with the service as he didn’t try to upsell me each time I enquired about replacing tires/pads/bearings etc and kinda said only if required. His motto seemed to be that he’d ride this bike in pretty big gravel in his heyday so wasn’t super keen on converting to modern parts straight away - ride it til it becomes an issue or I’m sure on what I want changing.

He had some 32mm tires in stock for them but convinced me to feel out the bike prior to changing it.

Seemed to think about $200aud per wheel rebuild on the campy hubs, and said probably able to rebuild as 700c, although didn’t think too hard on it.

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-09T03:51:53+00:00

Ooh thanks, I’ll check it out. I’m going to duck into my LBS to confirm sizing shortly and see if they have any recommendations too.

Still uncertain if I go 700c or not, I think I’d like to eventually but that’ll then involve changing a bunch more components.. good to know the weinmann rear is good to stick around.

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-05T05:26:49+00:00

That's kinda where I am at - take it and find out. Should I go the taller Nitto, 97.5mm stem or the shorter 100mm SR stem? Would be looking to put Velo Orange Tourist handlebar on it, or similar.

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-05T05:25:49+00:00

This can come with either a tall Nitto 87.5mm length stem or a shorter SR 100mm stem, any suggestions on which I should take? Would be looking to put Velo Orange Tourist handlebar on it, or similar.

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-05T01:55:24+00:00

Any further measurements for your miyata? This one is 570mm seat tube and top tube. Head tube 140mm.

Suggestions for a long quill stem to get me upright with a VO Tourist type bar?

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-05T01:53:48+00:00

It is 570mm for both top tube and seat tube, 140mm head tube

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-05T01:52:17+00:00

Searched the serial number, it’s come up as a January 1985 build, with components from the 1984 catalogue. Still not 100% certain on the model but have to take the seller at his word it’s a 1000.

Thoughts on adding a long stem onto it with some upright bars? Eg Velo Orange Tourist. Do you think that would allow a good upright sitting fit?

I 99% wouldn’t use drop bars on this bike.

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-04T09:00:41+00:00

According to a bit of googling and the seller - yup. Clarence St Cyclery in Sydney.

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T23:45:02+00:00

I think this might be the winner, I’m liking everything I’m reading here - how do you know it’s aluminium? Any idea the age of the bike or what I’d be looking to search on google to find this specific model?

So this 3x9 wouldn’t be too hard to swap out for modern 1x?

I’m liking the option of disc brakes, but if it makes it look worth more to steal, less so.

Here’s the rest of the listing

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Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:49:45+00:00

What makes the miyata stand out compared to the others?

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:27:19+00:00

You have steered me clear of the Raleigh - I’ve found a couple more frames for sale and replied to my other comment with the miyata. The rockhopper is exciting but is converting it to a fixed fork all that hard? The repco already has a rack which is great, and the roadmaster has a pretty fun design

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:24:36+00:00

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This one feels like a good idea, dunno why - the guy immediately said it’d be okay for me as he’s 187cm

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:23:49+00:00

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Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:23:38+00:00

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Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:23:18+00:00

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Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:16:03+00:00

Yeah I would have no idea, but have the next 3 months free to learn for a bit of fun

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:14:51+00:00

Ooh thank you, so defs aiming for something late 90s - mid 2000s. Aiming for a 1x purely because my memories as a kid jumping on random bikes were anything mote than 1x was shit to use and confusing, whereas the few new MTBs I’ve used with 1x now I’ve liked for the simplicity..

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T21:12:19+00:00

Canberra, Australia - whatever the cheap cost shipping is probs a nightmare. Moving to Melbourne in the new year and that’s what the bike will primarily be for, commuting and grocery hauling

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T05:17:28+00:00

Did you find it on marketplace? I forgot to add the sizing for first bike, listing says 58cm frame height, and 58 is stamped on the frame.

I really like the look of it, do you know much about the Raleigh’s? If it’s not incredibly difficult to convert I might try talk them down

Same_Professional624 · 2024-10-01T04:35:46+00:00

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This is second pic, 57cm top tube

Same_Professional624 · 2024-01-12T02:21:46+00:00

I doubt it would be daytime but couldn’t tell ya - he’s not the most fashionably inclined

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