| Re: parts for ageing bikes
"Neil Smith" <nsmith@clara.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Dear All,
> I have two bikes which, unlike me, are ageing. It is getting increasingly
> difficult to get the parts I want for them. Can anyone advise as to a
> source of older bike parts/accessories?
If it helps any:
Older small bike shops typically have some old parts laying around, but you
may have to go farther to other cities to find them.
You could substitute parts (even upgrading too).
www.ebay.com may be a good source for old parts too. Just check it on a
frequent basis.
Another source is old bikes at garage sales or left in the alley to be
picked up by the garbage truck.
I found a decent 1970's vintage JC Penney 10 speed touring bike this way.
New tires, tubes, and a chain got it nicely going again.
Also any part made by man can be remade by man. If you have access to a
milling machine and or lathe yoi can make your own parts.
Bearings and even loose bearing balls are fairly easy to still obtain.
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