Ok, So really I should have documented dismantling Claudette. I didn't, but that means more suspense as I photograph each individual part as I clean the rust and dirt off and reassemble them.
The things in the bowl are brake straddles from the Weinmann centre pull brakes. I learnt two things about these today; first off that they're called brake straddles and second there aren't many of them that fit these brakes about anymore. At least not if you need an extra long one to go round the seatpost on a Mixte frame (which Claudette has). Thankfully they're only rusted on the outside and a little careful caressing with some aluminium foil and WD40 has them looking good as new. Well, good anyway.
The things in the bowl are brake straddles from the Weinmann centre pull brakes. I learnt two things about these today; first off that they're called brake straddles and second there aren't many of them that fit these brakes about anymore. At least not if you need an extra long one to go round the seatpost on a Mixte frame (which Claudette has). Thankfully they're only rusted on the outside and a little careful caressing with some aluminium foil and WD40 has them looking good as new. Well, good anyway.
I'll start cleaning some bigger bits of bike soon
