tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post421480039868425406..comments2023-10-22T12:39:52.983+01:00Comments on Cycle A 2 B: Elswick Hopper Cosmopolitan (Pt 1)Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13570415802364596822noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-45991561329043475242020-09-29T21:48:45.880+01:002020-09-29T21:48:45.880+01:00I have an orangey graphic coloured bike like the a...I have an orangey graphic coloured bike like the above. Think it must now be about 40+ years. Very well used & has been up & down gravel, tarmac, stones - anywhere a MTB can go, so do I. New bits n pieces have been replaced but it is an awesome bike & the 3 gears just keep me fit. Just seem someone mention that the bike may have a date - WHERE. I reckon I got mine when I was 12 making mine 42 years old :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02166855542911566758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-60360407716914317832016-09-05T21:15:08.092+01:002016-09-05T21:15:08.092+01:00Hey, just stumbled across this post and I'd li...Hey, just stumbled across this post and I'd like to say my grandfather in law has donated one of these to me in pretty good condition. Where might I find the date? Thanks :DNanovirushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702373697220305062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-89461544674288971652011-06-06T21:28:25.319+01:002011-06-06T21:28:25.319+01:00It's been great to read about your experiences...It's been great to read about your experiences. You're right, the Cosmopolitan model is almost forgotten!<br /><br />I bought mine a couple of weeks ago from the tip for £10! I'm now taking it apart and putting it back together again.<br /><br />When I removed the cup and cones I found the bearing cages were made from plastic. Never heard of that before.<br /><br />Your bike looks good now BTW - I'm keeping mine original and hoping it won't be a target for thieves / drunks!Mattynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-7082092527027430222011-02-03T11:46:01.083+00:002011-02-03T11:46:01.083+00:00My first bike, Also sans front rack. I remember be...My first bike, Also sans front rack. I remember being gutted as it didn't have gears.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882486469610812017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-39088130260703421182010-12-19T21:41:18.411+00:002010-12-19T21:41:18.411+00:00I had one that looked just like the bottom picture...I had one that looked just like the bottom picture but it had a white wire basket on the front and a white box thing on the back - I loved that bike!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090382196937582571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-37017672730095657842010-08-16T18:34:02.355+01:002010-08-16T18:34:02.355+01:00That's the one thing thats not up in the air, ...That's the one thing thats not up in the air, it's drums or nothing for this bike!.<br /><br />Thanks for the offer though :-)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570415802364596822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-53788039033861077152010-08-16T17:20:34.363+01:002010-08-16T17:20:34.363+01:00If it's up in the air I've got a Deore XT ...If it's up in the air I've got a Deore XT front disk hub I'll swap for the AW hub if it's any use to you.<br /><br />Can see the attraction of drums though.Isla...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569097700652272494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-17924380552635300482010-08-16T13:36:26.891+01:002010-08-16T13:36:26.891+01:00I'm definately going for drum brakes. It's...I'm definately going for drum brakes. It's an itch I need to scratch. <br /><br />I mainly decided it would have to be 406 rims to save a little on what might turn into a hefty price tag for building up two drum braked wheels along with greater availability of parts.<br /><br />It's all up in the air at the moment though, I'm just going to take my time and see what pops up on ebay whilst I'm working on the frame and other parts.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570415802364596822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-64963713043258028332010-08-16T09:46:19.936+01:002010-08-16T09:46:19.936+01:00I've seen a few of these around, at a glance I...I've seen a few of these around, at a glance I always think its a Twenty. If you do go the drum brake route, 406 rims with fairly thick tyres should mean that the stock mudguards are fine, so long as you have clearance in the frame. I find 451s give a more pleasant ride than 406s, but with the right tyre the actual diameter could be about the same.Dr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788949981652429836.post-57507065415539556592010-08-14T19:22:42.126+01:002010-08-14T19:22:42.126+01:00Haven't seen one of those before. It's a n...Haven't seen one of those before. It's a nice looking frame, as does the sturdy looking front rack.<br /><br />If it's availability whats putting you off 451 rims, <a href="http://manchestercycling.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mr Colostomy</a> mentions finding some for his Twenty.Isla...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569097700652272494noreply@blogger.com