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

[CK_John]

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.

[happyslug]

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

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]

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

[happyslug]

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

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]

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

watching UTube vids on lacing, spokes and wheel building.

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