1955 Dayton Roadmaster Amalgam Road Bike
I am in the process of restoring a circa 1955 Dayton Roadmaster Amalgam Bike.
After I obtained the frame I stripped it for inspection and found the Steerer Tube threads were worn out and the rear brake bridge was partially crushed and damaged
Both had to be replaced. My local bike shop has a Frame Builder they use and he repaired the frame as well as filling in any surface defects with brass.
The frame was then sent for Powder Coating in RAL 4008 (Signal Violet) the closest match I could make to one of the three colour options available from Dayton. It has since been suggested the colours offered were Yellow, Blue or Red. This is likely true so I guess the leaflet has faded, nonetheless I like the colour it is.
My plan is to rebuild the bike kitted as a 4 Speed Cyclo Benelux derailleur as offered by Dayton when new. I will use a Bar End gear changer as the gear change cable lugs are positioned to facilitate it.
It will also have Weinmann centre pull brakes and I will re use the Brooks B17 saddle it came with.
The wheels are using hubs from a 1950's Peurgeot Race Bike, rebuilt with stainless spokes to NOS Aluminium Rims 27" x 1" fitted with Panaracer Tyres.
I will post updates as the bike progresses.
Current state of bike
Replaced rear brake bridge
Bottom Bracket, Oiler still to be re installed.
Front Hub.
Head Badge installed. This badge may be earlier than the frame
GB handlebars and stem.
Regina 4 Speed Block 16 - 22 Teeth.
After I obtained the frame I stripped it for inspection and found the Steerer Tube threads were worn out and the rear brake bridge was partially crushed and damaged
Both had to be replaced. My local bike shop has a Frame Builder they use and he repaired the frame as well as filling in any surface defects with brass.
The frame was then sent for Powder Coating in RAL 4008 (Signal Violet) the closest match I could make to one of the three colour options available from Dayton. It has since been suggested the colours offered were Yellow, Blue or Red. This is likely true so I guess the leaflet has faded, nonetheless I like the colour it is.
My plan is to rebuild the bike kitted as a 4 Speed Cyclo Benelux derailleur as offered by Dayton when new. I will use a Bar End gear changer as the gear change cable lugs are positioned to facilitate it.
It will also have Weinmann centre pull brakes and I will re use the Brooks B17 saddle it came with.
The wheels are using hubs from a 1950's Peurgeot Race Bike, rebuilt with stainless spokes to NOS Aluminium Rims 27" x 1" fitted with Panaracer Tyres.
I will post updates as the bike progresses.
Current state of bike
Replaced rear brake bridge
Bottom Bracket, Oiler still to be re installed.
Front Hub.
Head Badge installed. This badge may be earlier than the frame
GB handlebars and stem.
Regina 4 Speed Block 16 - 22 Teeth.