Bicycling

CK_John

(10,005 posts) Mon Aug 5, 2013, 08:59 PM Aug 2013

I just got my adult trike on the road. It's a Royal Enfield and looking for info about parts.

I brought it in May, owner said it was there for at least 40 yrs that he knows of, probably around since the 50's. It was all rusted with a broken derailleur and rusted out drum brake. Got rid of the rust with alum foil dipped in vinegar(works great).

Replaced chain, pedals, added a caliper front brake and new derailleur. Having trouble shifting but at 73 my new hobby keeps me busy.

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I just got my adult trike on the road. It's a Royal Enfield and looking for info about parts. (Original Post) CK_John Aug 2013 OP

A good place to look for parts is Harris bicycles happyslug Aug 2013 #1

Thanks for the links. Got in there and started reading for about an hour. CK_John Aug 2013 #2

I generally go to Peter White Wheels first, but he is into building wheels, not old bicycles. happyslug Aug 2013 #3

BookMarked, will be replacing the drum brake in a few weeks, reading up and CK_John Aug 2013 #4

happyslug

(14,779 posts)

1. A good place to look for parts is Harris bicycles

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 10:57 AM

Aug 2013

Web site:
http://harriscyclery.net/index.cfm?highlightid=81

Here is their rare bike parts section:
http://harriscyclery.net/special-order-catalog-qc49/

CK_John

(10,005 posts)

2. Thanks for the links. Got in there and started reading for about an hour.

Reply to happyslug (Reply #1)

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 02:29 PM

Aug 2013

happyslug

(14,779 posts)

3. I generally go to Peter White Wheels first, but he is into building wheels, not old bicycles.

Reply to CK_John (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 03:27 PM

Aug 2013

Now if you want studded tires, Peter White is the place to go. He also handles generator lights:

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/

He has other accessories for bicycles, and the first place I look for something. Since he is a small four person business he has what he has, but for rare items I end up in Harris bicycles. Harris is a much larger store with more people and access to more stuff.

CK_John

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4. BookMarked, will be replacing the drum brake in a few weeks, reading up and

Reply to happyslug (Reply #3)

Tue Aug 6, 2013, 08:51 PM

Aug 2013

watching UTube vids on lacing, spokes and wheel building.

Lost a few lbs already and spending a lot less time on DU.

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