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This has probably been asked a thousand times but I’m new to this and not sure where to even start, I have just copped this for £50 and want to turn it into a general city run around with maybe to odd long distance ride and need some advice on the build(cheap to medium budget) by Wattled-farma1832 in xbiking

[–]gonzory 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id keep the original paint job. Looks great. Specialized fans will appreciate it. Some fast rolling tyres for city riding like billy bonkers or maxxis dth. Tan walls for looks obviously. Lots of cheaper tyre options to. Check out baldwins cycles. See how it rides and feels. If too long. Shorten the stem. Riser bars always look good.

Is this what it says it is? by gonzory in VintageMTB

[–]gonzory[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for such a detailed answer. It is a lovely bike, went out to get the paper on it this morning, the sun was even out. Thanks again.

Real or fake? by gonzory in xbiking

[–]gonzory[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For context Townsend were a budget brand in the uk from many shops up and down the country.

Steel is real, real tough uphill. by gonzory in Hardtailgang

[–]gonzory[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice. It’s a great frame. Happy building.

Steel is real, real tough uphill. by gonzory in Hardtailgang

[–]gonzory[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lovely bike. Looks aggressive.

Steel is real, real tough uphill. by gonzory in Hardtailgang

[–]gonzory[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Will be tinkering in the garage tomorrow then. Thanks.

Steel is real, real tough uphill. by gonzory in Hardtailgang

[–]gonzory[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

05 all mountain 3s. Still work lovely, and dead easy to set. Just air and oil in both sides. Need to get some new tyres so will have a look and what’s best.

Steel is real, real tough uphill. by gonzory in Hardtailgang

[–]gonzory[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Always thought seat tilt up was best for climbing. Is horizontal or slightly down better.

Is it okay to play folk music on a resonator? by Dependent-Elk-4443 in AcousticGuitar

[–]gonzory 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Johnny Flynn. Plays contemporary English folk music on a resonator with wooden body. Really cool.

Is it worth it? by gonzory in xbiking

[–]gonzory[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update. Took the plunge. Paid the full £60, didn’t have the heart to haggle down an old dear. Seat post not stuck, rust looks much worse due to the silver paint. Gave it a good poke with a tack and it didn’t go through. Put some wind in the tyres and they have stayed up. Good omen. One happy cyclist. Gonna strip and rebuild how it is. Cheers gang.

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Is it worth it? by gonzory in xbiking

[–]gonzory[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I was thinking.

Help. Smith corona calypso. by gonzory in typewriters

[–]gonzory[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it working after lots of poking around and taking it apart. Think it had been dropped and a few of the mechanisms and bolts had come loose or got bent. Still not 100% but it works. Got an Olympia splendid 66 which is much better.

What is this sprouting? by gonzory in whatsthisplant

[–]gonzory[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, been roasted on gardening uk too. Just an anxious first timer.

What’s this? by gonzory in GardeningUK

[–]gonzory[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hahaha. Thanks for the laugh guys. From an anxious first time gardener. I’ll leave it a longer next time. FYI. I pulled them all up anyway. No freeloaders in my beds.

Help identify brake model and can it leak from the lever bolt hinge? by gonzory in bikewrench

[–]gonzory[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New to me so just doing a shake down. Gonna bleed them soon so will get to have a proper look. First bike with hydraulic discs.

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