Thats the ones. The Velo would just drop into a corner, even though it had (has) fairly "slow" geometry. These tyres used to last a whole season (well they did me anyway). In terms of grip they probably weren't as good as your average sports tyre today. Anyway, I've now got all the bits I ...
Hi Sirch My garage(s) don't have heating either. Thought about putting in one of those wood burning jobbies from Machine Mart, but decided I'd probably end up launching everything (including the whole village) into outer space! Yep i remember the old flat tyres, with a bit of a chamfer on the edges ...
Hi Sirch Velo stuff is getting ridiculously expensive, although there isn't much you can't get if you're patient and prepared to pay whatever to get it! I do make stuff if I can. Luckily I now have a fair stock of stuff. Keep saying I'm going to sell some of it but............ Although the rigid fra...
Sirch The Velo is a 1948 KSS - 350cc overhead camshaft - rigid frame. Had one when I was 18 or so and always regretted selling it (as you do). So bought one a few years ago and refurbished it. Currently building another, plus nearly finished a Velocette Valiant (200cc air cooled shaft drive flat twi...