http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/ Twenty project starts here.... As I bought it! Dirty but solid! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=158172611 158172611 Singlespeed rear wheel http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=158172612 158172612 http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=158172613 158172613 http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=158172614 158172614 http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=158172615 158172615 http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=158172616 158172616 All stripped down to be taken to the powder coaters http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160487783 160487783 Removed by cutting the washer off. A spring washer will replace it after powdering http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160487784 160487784 Modified to give greater wheel clearance for 520c (24") wheels http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160487785 160487785 Back from the powder coaters. Semi-gloss RAL 5009 Azure Blue http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160487786 160487786 I wanted it to look original and I think I've achieved it? http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160487787 160487787 I test-fitted the front-end again tonight and it all fits very nicely. I am using some of the 24 x 13/8th"" forks from ebay. They have very long steerer.(around 11" / 28cm from memory) and a standard threading. I have used a standard 1" headset with sealed bearings and added a couple of spacers (mainly to allow for any mistakes when I cut the steerer down!) http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160573284 160573284 I had the BB faced down to 68mm, but an attempt to rethread to 24tpi mangled the drive-side threads, so I opted for the Velo Orange threadless BB with a 113mm spindle. http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160633404 160633404 After trying to find a pin spanner to tighten the BB cup, my LBS turned this up and it is a perfect fit! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160633405 160633405 Just the job! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160633406 160633406 I might add a spacer to the shell as there is a slight gap between the cup and the shell and I don't want to overtighten it! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160633478 160633478 Andel track chainset. I love the vintage style of it http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160633479 160633479 1/8th" 46T chainwheel http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160633480 160633480 Chainline looks to measure around 45mm http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160633481 160633481 Rear End with 24" (520) wheel in place http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160633482 160633482 Rust! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160634115 160634115 After a quick vinegar and tinfoil treatment.... Not perfect but a lot better than it was! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160634116 160634116 Test fitted it all together and it's looking good so far. This shot includes a sneak preview of the Velo Orange porteur bars and Zenith Grand Compe stem.... http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=160634117 160634117 The difference between the 24" forks and the 520 wheel meant that the front brake would need to have an 80mm drop. This is too long for a road bike brake unless I went for an extra long drop and these can flex. http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=161762099 161762099 I polished the inside of the fork to remove any rough bits and set about drilling holes in a 20mm aluminium bar. http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=161762100 161762100 Fits well....Just need to bolt it in place! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=161762101 161762101 Rear view shows the nice little bolts I found in the spares box. System Ex long drop caliper. http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=161762102 161762102 Front view shows that it's fairly discreet and this way the brake shouldn't flex! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=161762103 161762103 System Ex short drop rear brake. Blocks are adjustable. I polished off the black logo with my finger, a little sugar and a drop of water. http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=161762909 161762909 Dia Compe 139 'Guidonnet' levers. http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=161762910 161762910 Limited rear wheel movement has caused some headaches with the chain tension. In hindsight I wish I had removed the lower chainstay bridge as I can only get the wheel in and out by deflating the tyre. Not ideal, but hopefully I can live with it! http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=161762911 161762911 Sewn-on Elk hide grips over cloth tape. Baseball stitched using waxed thread and treated with Brooks Proofide. http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=172360467 172360467 Gilles Berthoud leather bar end plugs with brass and aluminium detailing. http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=172360468 172360468