Are you a keen cyclist and are looking for something
different to hang on your Christmas tree this year. We might just have the answer. Some of our volunteers are busily making tree
decorations in the form of bike chain holly wreaths. They measure 50mm in diameter and come
complete with red festive bow and gold hanging loop. Unfortunately the photograph does not show
they are in fact holly green and not black as they appear! This is a unique opportunity to get a decoration
that is different while at the same time supporting the work of the
charity. They only cost £3.99 each and
that includes free postage!
Meanwhile in the workshop Tim has started on a complete
rebuild of a vintage Raleigh
rod brake bike which the owner had blasted and re-sprayed. Unfortunately he didn't take the bike apart
before all this happened so every hole was filled with blasting sand, and the
nuts have been sprayed over so they are difficult to undo! So the
rebuild is taking far more time than it should!
If you are thinking of having your bike blasted and repainted make sure its
in pieces before you start and that any holes, especially the bottom bracket shell
is filled and masked off to prevent sand getting inside.
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