Just reserved this old triumph to pick up in a week’s time. It’s £50 so thought it’d be a nice first foray into vintage bikes. Any idea on the model and year? And any tips for someone wanting to do a bit of a restoration? I’m not interested in having it collectable pristine as I intend to ride it, but having it look shiny and nice is my intention.
by bumblingbartender
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No help here, but that ride is dope!
You’ll want to clean and regrease the wheel bearings, bottom bracket (crankset) and headset. Some Brasso metal polish and a brass brush will clean up the chrome nicely. Note that a brass brush will not scratch the chrome. Others will suggest 0000 steel wool but this will scratch the chrome as steel is harder than chrome.
Nice bike, should clean up well and be a great rider.
You need a cotter press for the bottom bracket. Check out bikesmithdesign.com and buy a few cotters too. This bike could use a Raleigh-cut or a regular cut, but either way they can be filed to match your needs. Take good care when reassembling the bottom bracket because you won’t want to touch it for a long time thereafter. Use new balls and a LOT of grease.
The sturmey archer rear hub will have a manufacture date on to give you a good indication of year, got yourself a bargain and looks as though it’ll clean up nice
I don’t know how well they work, but those brakes just look so cool. Congrats! I’d love an old Triumph like this.
I never knew that this brand of bicycle existed. Is the name associated with the car manufacturer ?
Rear hub dynamo, rod brakes, maybe add a rear axle stand? Proper Bike!
Such a classy ride!
Been lusting after an old Triumph or BSA bicycle for years..they just look absolutely correct