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Near Peterborough UK
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Old biker who wants to poodle along! Due to physical problems I'm unable to cock my leg over my old mountain bike, so went looking for a small wheeled, no crossbar bike. In my searches I came across this site, and decided immediately that either the Twenty or Kingpin were what I was after. I will update with a piccie and info as soon as I purchase. I really like the idea of having a 'project' bike that will almost certainly need some attention. I started taking bikes to bits well over fifty years ago, and enjoy tuning bottom bracket, wheels etc to run absolutely perfectly. Watch this space! OK, the bike I was after is mine! It's not a Twenty, it's a Kingpin. It appears to be in pretty poor condition, but original. The only thing I see missing (?) is the chainguard. I pick it up this afternoon, and am full of trepidation. My biggest worry is the tyres, as I've learnt they're a difficult size. But, I'm blogging on my profile; enough! I've just added the eBay piccie. Post a CommentOops!The words you entered did not match the given text. Please try again. 4 CommentsLoading...
Hi Max
In answer to your question.. No my feet don't touch the panniers (old army motorcycle panniers) but I do keep the panniers to the rear of the rack.. And I am also a size ten... If I ever decide to ride the bike over to Whittlesey (on a sunny day) I will have to let you know... I sometimes work from your town, very pretty.. and the co-op does great prezels !!
Hi Max, thanks for the tip,about the Tim foil. I'll be sure to try it! All advice gratefully received!
Lorna
Most LBS' will be able to get you tyres for the Kingpin, Raleigh still make them, I might have a spare chain guard for this bike it depends on the fitting on the frame and the year of the bike.
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