Sounds like a case for some midnight paint stripper!😂

That would be dishonest, like putting Cooper S badges on a standard Mini 850

@@Velocipedium indeed the brand values of velocipedium are worth infinitely more

@@another3997 I remember reading his article in Bike Culture Quarterly. I was reminded of it with this bike.

@@another3997 as for aluminium, I’ve always liked how cannondale dit it, before hydro and vac forming. I like that aspect of my excellent Koga Miyata frame.

It’s just how it came. Obviously they wanted symmetry above all else.

Usually they are accepted if covered. A big laundry bag or those under-bed storage bags are good

@@Velocipedium That's great news- many thanks for replying. I did wonder as I realise they aren't super compact and some bus drivers can be a bit stroppy over what you are taking on the bus. It's a pity they don't do like in Canada where they can carry bikes on special carriers. I may now have to allow myself to seriously consider a DK- and this time, not a Trojan, lol!

Great name! Rowan does explain his thinking about it in the video, to be fair. He did sand down the paintwork before this video was shot.

Have you seen the earlier videos on this bike? You need context. It’s not a restoration, it’s a fun little project which I want to retain its patina. As I said in the video, I became a bit bored with endless repaints which lacked their original character afterwards. This is a bit of fun on a £20 wreck that needed to be revived. That paint job is most of its charm, for me. And we do like a Jensen-Healey here. I have an original sales brochure somewhere.

Well I didn’t buy them - they came as a surprise donation. I’ve had almost as many 2cvs as Raleighs I think, so I’ll leave them alone for now.

I think you'll enjoy the Somebody Loves Norm video. All explained there.

Higgins and Sears were both American. The hub is from May 1955

The Front plate says JC HIGGINS,made in England, SO is it American or Englisch

Lovely bikes, both of those.

@@leeflattery7097 😂😂😂

Than k you.

I came for the bike , but I’ve been many times, including a couple of Liverpolitan Tweed Rides. Had no idea you were local.

@@Velocipedium yes,next time your in the wirral let me know and we can meet up for a chat ect

Aye, it’s grip up north 😊

@@DavidMorgan-e1s that sounds fantastic!

The bicycle charity in Chester is called Bren bikes they had a Ian May bike for sale a few months ago and currently have a Dawes Galaxy in good condition

I think slightly later because of the cantilever brakes, but they changed remarkably little. The tourer buyers were an extremely conservative lot.

Thanks 👍

Glad you think so! Thank you very much. May I ask what appeals to you about this video? I’m always keen to hear feedback, so I can improve the enjoyment and quality for everyone.

That’s what I do with metal ones. I’m replacing these with a good pair of period SKS. Nice and strong.

I thought it was probably a twin. I had some memory of seeing them advertised.

The way he curtly refused cash on collection although I was going to be in the neighbourhood and he was available. I could collect but only if purchased online first. Made us wonder what he was hiding

Totally sus,never heard of anyone refusing cash for heavens sake.

@@Velocipedium That makes me think he was going to take your money and give you some random person's address

@@bigangus3590 I’m inclined to agree about the brakes. I’m not a purist but I like to keep them “right”. It should be a smooth mile-eater, ideal for English country rides this winter.

I agree! ​@@Velocipedium

@@Velocipedium It's funny you mentioned the Randonneur near the end, as I literally just finished a rebuild of one that I got as a rather tatty frame and gave a strip and re-paint. I had planned to use v-brakes but when I tried to mount them it just didn't seem right, so put cantis back on - and honestly I'd forgotten just how good they can be. It's such a lovely ride on the lanes, I feel like I'm sitting "in" the bike rather than on it if that makes sense. Hard to describe but it really feels "right" in an alive/springy but controlled sort of way.

On the other hand, v-brakes are capable of braking. That's not a quality often found in cantilevers

@@kyle8952 I see that joked about on the internet a lot but it isn't true - well set up cantis with good levers are excellent brakes. Just get the straddle wire low enough and there's all the power you need. v-brakes are powerful but don't always modulate well and can snatch a bit.