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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,707
Posted By Commando

As I was scrolling these photos, I immediately...

As I was scrolling these photos, I immediately noticed the happiness and pride on the young guys face in this 'happy snap'. Then I read the caption that it was you with your dad so it gave more life...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,707
Posted By Commando

No major update on my Miyata, but I spent the...

No major update on my Miyata, but I spent the Easter weekend riding it while on a family holiday, so I've got a few ideas of what changes I'm going to try.
The tyres are a bit too wide, they're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,707
Posted By Commando

North Roads are my next bar to try out on my...

North Roads are my next bar to try out on my Miyata. I've got a few steel sets and if I like them I'll get an aluminium bar.
Here's a bridge shot taken during my shakedown weekend (Easter). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

Well, kinda. My grandad bought my Raleigh...

Well, kinda. My grandad bought my Raleigh Superbe new in 1975, rode it while on various diplomatic postings through Asia and the Caribbean until his retirement in the mid-90's. He then gave it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,707
Posted By Commando

That's a beauty!

That's a beauty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,707
Posted By Commando

Thanks mate, I was real happy when I realised it...

Thanks mate, I was real happy when I realised it was the right size. I've had that slingshot stem for years waiting for the right bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 03:19 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,707
Posted By Commando

Thank you. Yes, those are temporary grips, and...

Thank you. Yes, those are temporary grips, and Oury is on my list of ones to check out. This was a bare frame a couple weeks ago until a friend insisted I get it together to enter the ATB class in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,707
Posted By Commando

😂😂 yes, I haven’t taken any decent pics yet, but...

😂😂 yes, I haven’t taken any decent pics yet, but here’s a couple to tide you over

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,720,849
Posted By Commando

Stunning build! I had a Raleigh 'Trek' that was...

Stunning build!
I had a Raleigh 'Trek' that was very similar, same colour, even had the shoulder strap bosses. The only difference I can see is that the 'Trek' had caliper brakes instead of cantis.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

Interesting relevance to the thread. When my...

Interesting relevance to the thread. When my Superbe arrived in Australia after moving from Toronto, I discovered the front Dynohub had rusted solid, I guess water had got in it while in storage for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

Off topic, I know, but every time you post...

Off topic, I know, but every time you post pictures of your yard and surrounding streets, I get homesick for Toronto (and Canada in general). Using my Superbe as my daily for 10 years living...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-21, 02:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

Hi All, It looks like Sun Ringle may no...

Hi All,

It looks like Sun Ringle may no longer be making 26 x 1 3/8 rims anymore. I checked their 2021 rim chart and there's no 590 listed.
I need to re-lace the rear wheel on my Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

Aurora, my home town! Last time I visited from...

Aurora, my home town! Last time I visited from Australia, went for a ride with my uncle and baby brother (who was 6 when I moved to Toronto, and 16 I left Canada). I led them through so many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-19, 08:42 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,819
Posted By Commando

More bikes, the self-propelled type. My...

More bikes, the self-propelled type.

My first Norton Commando back home in Canada. a 1972 Roadster Combat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

Ah, ok. I should be able to have a look on...

Ah, ok. I should be able to have a look on Tuesday.
When I replace it, I'll just be getting an adjustable stand like this one from Velo Orange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

Well, if you insist. I really should take a...

Well, if you insist. I really should take a better photo one day. This is it a few years while still in kid-hauler mode, we'd spend whole days travelling around and exploring. Dirt paths, creek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

More than you know! My granddad was a diplomat...

More than you know! My granddad was a diplomat and he bought the bike for personal transport during postings in Bangladesh, then India, Beijing, Barbados and finally Bangkok. He gave it to me when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,385
Posted By Commando

Thanks BigChief, I made the trip out to the...

Thanks BigChief,

I made the trip out to the shop before I got your reply, I had no other choice. Perfect fit, and the guys at the shop were happy to find out what the tubes were for. They've had...
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