tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post7905372804146970277..comments2024-03-03T07:02:25.527-05:00Comments on Hugh`s bicycle blog: Parliament Road Bike Restoration Part 2Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-13766897468216185922011-06-21T18:27:00.256-04:002011-06-21T18:27:00.256-04:00Hey Ryan,
You are correct, GB stands for Gerry Bur...Hey Ryan,<br />You are correct, GB stands for Gerry Burgess. However Steve in Texas beat you to it. I just inserted an update into the post. But Thanks!<br />P.S. The fenders are on the Parliament and they look great. I also ordered a New Pletscher rack and some brown leather bar-wrap and "cork & wood" plugs. I never knew that (old style) genuine Pletscher racks were still being produced. "Pletscher CS Classic Rear Bicycle Rack (50659)" I just assumed I would have to hunt down a (n.o.s.) or very nice used Pletscher. I can`t wait to see it!<br /> CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-19542015363146822402011-06-21T14:05:02.377-04:002011-06-21T14:05:02.377-04:00I stumbled across a link on Classic Rendezvous tha...I stumbled across a link on Classic Rendezvous that pertains to your "GB" components for what its worth<br />http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/GB.htm<br /><br />Sounds like they stand for the manufacturers name rather than the country of origin (both are GB)RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-13451983117229950052011-06-20T14:45:18.282-04:002011-06-20T14:45:18.282-04:00Hey Ryan,
lol... I remember those! My MotoBecane ...Hey Ryan,<br /> lol... I remember those! My MotoBecane Special Sport had those originally. They sounded like an electric motor when the brakes were applied. The segmented etching on these is much more subtle. I doubt they will make any audible sound at all. If you left click on the second pic down (front wheel) you can just barely make it out.<br /> Agreed, Kudo's to Harris-Cyclery for keeping Sheldon Browns information available to all who seek it. <br />CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-12168573596317367392011-06-20T13:34:26.879-04:002011-06-20T13:34:26.879-04:00Thanks for the clarification on the wheels, do the...Thanks for the clarification on the wheels, do they have the same "patterned" braking surface the French were so fond of- that make that squealing buzzing noise when you brake?<br /><br />Agreed on Sheldon, I use his site all the time, I was fortunate enough to actually email him in late 07 to thank him for his article on Cotter pin removal and get a response back. Jim Edgar over at http://www.cyclofiend.com/cc/index.html has a saying I really like; "As always Sheldon had the answer", it is very cool to see his wisdom and Knowledge live on via his website, chapeau to Harris cycling for continuing to host it.RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-82915343534134266132011-06-19T14:46:48.808-04:002011-06-19T14:46:48.808-04:00Hey Ryan,
Thanks, It`s good to be back.The wheels...Hey Ryan,<br /> Thanks, It`s good to be back.The wheels are 27 x 1&1/4 "My Bag" I should have said "British made" Wheels.<br /> Although Sheldon Brown has been gone since Feb of 08 He continues to help countless people (myself included) through his online posts. He was and is the great sharer of knowledge. He had a wonderful gift of "making things understandable" for the rest of us mortals. He is a great example of what we should all should strive to be. RIP SheldonHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-70705804371328754002011-06-19T14:29:46.314-04:002011-06-19T14:29:46.314-04:00Hey Steve, Hah! I should have known. Thanks for th...Hey Steve, Hah! I should have known. Thanks for the education and Happy Fathers Day.Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-89941837895573695862011-06-19T02:20:11.081-04:002011-06-19T02:20:11.081-04:00Hugh, Glad to you see you back doing what you love...Hugh, Glad to you see you back doing what you love, and that Parliament is really starting to look sweet, I look forward to pictures of the finished project. You mention "English" wheels for this bike does that mean 26 1 3/8 type 3 speed wheels (i.e. Raleigh) or the 28 inch wheels Sheldon Brown (RIP) talks about for older English bikes- just curious.RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-1520983012946497862011-06-18T23:26:06.347-04:002011-06-18T23:26:06.347-04:00Actually, "GB" stands for "Gerry Bu...Actually, "GB" stands for "Gerry Burgess." Really! I have a GB stem on my Falcon.<br /><br />http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/GB.htm<br /><br />[bless]Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com