Valiant Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Shit long time no update. I still mess about with old bikes a quite a bit. here's a couple of photos of a bike that came to me under sad circumstances recently. It's a BSA Fittings, Speedy cycle. These were made in Christchurch by Speedy Cycles and are quite recognisable. I really like this bike, it's still in it's original finish even after 90 years. All Speedy cycles were Nickel plated and as far as I can tell heavily painted in red and green paint with what looks like white and black details. I have a feeling this style was sold like a GT bicycle rather than a racer. It's a bit battered, it has a bent frame, is very dirty, is missing it's correct rear wheel and hub, and the BSA chain adjusting cams are missing. I have everything to replace the missing parts and have started to strip the bike down to fix the frame and give it a good clean. Here's a couple of photos of a friends Track Speedy. BSA "Track" bridge. And the Speedy cycles chaps. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Really great to see Bens bike in the right hands mate . Is that track one similar to mine with the skinny rear drop tubes ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks. Ben's one is well on it's way to being rehabilitated it'll look awesome when it's done. The track Speedy is quite different to yours, although all three have nice pencil seat stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98cc Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Awesome bike! Are you going to do a full restore or just fix it up? Do you know why they were plated and then painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks. Yeah I think it's awesome too. No I won't be doing a full restoration on it. I have straightened the frame and given it a thorough clean, same with the components. There is a good 28x1 3/8 rim in the garage and an Eadie coaster brake to replace the missing rear wheel. They were Nickel plated and then painted. They weren't fully painted though this one looks like it has had some kind of 1920s flame job with the nickel plate showing through. I'd say it was so the bitches could see you had a shit hot bike? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Valiant Posted January 15, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2016 So the other night Gal and I built this. We both found it to be hilarious. But I needed one of my own... Luckily this cropped up on TM with giant 32" wheels. So I brought it, and made this! What a blast! @scooters 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Your pretty much my legend of the bicycle world Pete! ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Value Buddy Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Holy shit! Such mega awesomeness. Wicked builds and such obvious joy from the riders! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Smiles were made. Good stuff gentlemen, suitably entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brocky41 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Reminds me of new school penny farthing - i laugh everytime i see your thumbs up pic pete. Â You should build one with rear steer for awesome amounts of carnage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 tall swing bike? for max death 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.QCR Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I think tall bike Polo at Hanmer nats this year !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 We're going to need more tall bikes then. Get building people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nd Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Weedeater for tall bike propulsion? I can supply... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Yeah, Nah. It's sketchy enough to ride as it is thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 haha, fuckin rad! Â see, slambikes are limited at ground level or slightly below, but these badboys have a few Kms of upwards awesome to use.. glad to see you're taking full advantage pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Oh, Thanks Steelies! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 The Big Pink One! It's sparkly too. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 how does one mount it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 It has a step on the left side. One puts their right foot on it and scoots a bit of speed up. Then one transfers their left foot onto the left pedal and swings their right leg over the seat. One is now tall biking! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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