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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,217
Posted By Ged117

Done deal - Raleigh Competition w/6-speed

Thought I'd update this thread with the final build, minus toe clips and red straps. Thanks to pastorbobnlnh for the Atom 77 Compact 6-speed freewheel, it runs beautifully and smooth. I can barely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 219
Posted By Ged117

Schwinn Voyageur Build - with Gugificazione!

My 1988 Schwinn Voyager build has been finished for a while, but being a new Dad I haven't had a lot of time to visit the forums. I ran out of time on this bike, and Cycle CL in Montreal which is my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,052
Posted By Ged117

Thanks Mike. In my case, its measure three times,...

Thanks Mike. In my case, its measure three times, cut once, measure again, cut another cable...

The proper cable set ups just look right.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 09:29 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,052
Posted By Ged117

I too run into a fair many of the other marques....

I too run into a fair many of the other marques. I'm trying to keep my roadster population to just one, so the '59 Raleigh suffices. Believe it or not, I found a green Superbe chaincase in rough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,052
Posted By Ged117

Nice work, Kurt, the bike looks great. Its...

Nice work, Kurt, the bike looks great. Its something that you can find 1950s parts donor bikes where you live. All I seem to find these days when it comes to '50s Raleigh machines are ratty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,217
Posted By Ged117

Resurrected for an update that may interest...

Resurrected for an update that may interest folks. For the past year or so I've run the Competition with a fixed wheelset to help decide whether to keep it or not. Getting some seat time in I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Thanks Mark! It is a nice looking rim. I've got a...

Thanks Mark! It is a nice looking rim. I've got a '56 FG hub laced to a stainless 40h rim with stainless spokes, so I searched hard for this rim and it appeared. Whereabouts, generally speaking are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Hi folks, I know this has been brought up...

Hi folks,

I know this has been brought up before - apologies. I found this 32h Raleigh stainless rim I'm going to build up using a '50s front Raleigh hub for my Rustomod Raleigh project. Reading...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

This is timely. I have a lampset off a '49...

This is timely. I have a lampset off a '49 Clubman that I'm going to run on my 1959 Raleigh Canadian, and I'd like to put together a little circuit and run an LED with a capacitor to avoid the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

For anyone interested, there's a 36h 1950 AW in...

For anyone interested, there's a 36h 1950 AW in good condition for sale on the auction site for a reasonable (shocker) price. 1950s hubs in 36h are rare as hen's teeth. Well, almost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,241
Posted By Ged117

Great machines in this thread. I really like...

Great machines in this thread. I really like getting out on the bike in the winter. It is a different sort of riding certainly but since winter lasts such a long time here in the nation's frozen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

I'll post some pics of the '59 Raleigh Canadian...

I'll post some pics of the '59 Raleigh Canadian tomorrow. I am thinking that some evaporust + boiled linseed oil afterward could bring some life back to the paint. I'm calling it my Rustomod Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,241
Posted By Ged117

Great thread nlerner these kinds of threads...

Great thread nlerner these kinds of threads always tickle my fancy being from 'up here' as I am. Fantastic bikes so far, I especially like the ones with a little beausage / patina.

We see all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,217
Posted By Ged117

I read one of your posts on TA chainrings...

I read one of your posts on TA chainrings elsewhere, and found that UK supplier. Looks like they have 42T inner and 28T inner available. Playing around with Sheldon's calculator shows some modest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

My old 1950 Superbe was 'Raleigh Green', but my...

My old 1950 Superbe was 'Raleigh Green', but my wife's old '56 Sports looks to be 'Brilliant Green'

I kind of miss these two.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,217
Posted By Ged117

This will be perfect! Thanks Bob and...

This will be perfect!

Thanks Bob and Russell for your help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 43,473
Posted By Ged117

I bought this bike! About a 1.8hr drive from me....

I bought this bike! About a 1.8hr drive from me. The duct tape was holding a block of wood to keep the rear brake cable stiff. Quite an amusing work-around.

The Voyageur is the 25" model, a size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,579
Posted By Ged117

Great project, looking forward to seeing the...

Great project, looking forward to seeing the finished bike. These Sturmey hub gear conversions of old Raleighs or British 531 frames generally speaking make for really fun commuters, day riders,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 04:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,217
Posted By Ged117

Thanks Russell. Just wrapping my head around the...

Thanks Russell. Just wrapping my head around the gearing options. Chain rings for the TA are somewhat expensive, and this build is meant to be "in house" so to speak. Turns out my 14-28 freewheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,217
Posted By Ged117

Bringing this thread back from the dead. Long...

Bringing this thread back from the dead. Long story short - the frame never arrived due to a number of different mishaps along the way by the courier. I figured it was gone for good. Three years...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-01-23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By Ged117

I've got one with pretty good chrome. I'll send...

I've got one with pretty good chrome. I'll send you some photos tomorrow and we can chat.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Using my three-speed with steel wheels for...

Using my three-speed with steel wheels for general utilitarian use, including running a heavy grocery load homeward, has proven this theory time and again in practical experience on the road. When...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Thanks! My '50 FM I bought from clubman is alloy...

Thanks! My '50 FM I bought from clubman is alloy and runs on the Wasp - the alloy SA hubs are fun survivors to encounter. I rebuilt the steel shell '53 AW running on this bike - the bits inside were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Had a trip around town for a few grocery items....

Had a trip around town for a few grocery items. Pleasant early winter riding along the pathways. Tick, tick, tick goes the '53 AW. Need to do something about that saddle. Maybe a C17.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,317
Posted By Ged117

Indeed, I wish I could help, I don't know this...

Indeed, I wish I could help, I don't know this era well enough.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,439
Posted By Ged117

That is what I'm thinking. Do you run fenders...

That is what I'm thinking. Do you run fenders with the 38mm tires? I'm planning to run 35mm with 45mm Honjos, as others here have.



I've heard great things about them. My old Voyageur had the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Square taper conversion if my 1960s Triumph - success

Hi folks, I know a few around here have thought about JIS conversion of their old three-speed, and since I've just finished following Sheldon's way, I thought it was worth a report.

Italian BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,812
Posted By Ged117

Two Voyageurs, an '88 and a '90, at the moment....

Two Voyageurs, an '88 and a '90, at the moment. Just found the '88, looking to build it out as its my size.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53220533870_6b64e0ea95_h.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 571
Views: 123,439
Posted By Ged117

A Tale of Two Voyageurs

I've waited years for a local Voyageur in my size to pop up. Enter this 1988, in "needs some work" condition, with its original equipment intact, including the Wolber rims. I really just wanted the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

A Rudge Aero Clubman is one of those rare bikes...

A Rudge Aero Clubman is one of those rare bikes (at least in North America) that we all want to see and it definitely fits into this thread. Many photos welcome! I've got a '51 Sun Wasp that runs an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7,825
Views: 929,563
Posted By Ged117

I'm in the middle of converting my '60s Triumph...

I'm in the middle of converting my '60s Triumph three-speed to run square taper. Finding the right 70mm (as Sheldon recommends) spindle to get the chainline right and work with the existing cups has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,741
Posted By Ged117

Kilroy1988 Congratulations, Gregory! Good luck...

Kilroy1988 Congratulations, Gregory! Good luck with the kiddo. I think we're around the same age - my first was born two weeks ago and its everything they tell you it is and more. It's a hell of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

This is why I treasure the 1950s front hub I got...

This is why I treasure the 1950s front hub I got off of the Raleigh Canadian - its even got the little black metal grease hole cap. Rear AW with a pencil oil cap:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

With the smoke, we've had it smell terrible too...

With the smoke, we've had it smell terrible too (not like wood smoke), and really what's happening is that smoke exposed to sunlight and its UV rays can create a chemical reaction that results in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

It's a nice feeling once you've got all four...

It's a nice feeling once you've got all four gears working. I find with the FM that shifting into lower gears is where I need to be careful and deliberate with my pedal action to light-touch the hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Not too different from my temp set up nlerner . I...

Not too different from my temp set up nlerner . I have a TA Professional from my Raleigh Competition laying in the parts bin - but I only have the spindle for a triple (for the TA Specialiste I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

It's fantastic, Neal - looks great. Tell me a bit...

It's fantastic, Neal - looks great. Tell me a bit about the TA crank - I'm thinking of using one I have for my Sun Wasp and transferring its modern single to my old Triumph - how many teeth on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

I've had a great experience so far with the...

I've had a great experience so far with the GP5000 tires, I have a set on the Wasp and a set of the gum wall GP5000s on my Raleigh Competition, that said I had a poor experience with their more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Thanks - I think there might've been one more...

Thanks - I think there might've been one more above it. In any case, its DB531 tubing, and the frame and fork weigh just under 7 pounds. With the Sturmey hubs + new 32/40 Kinlin rim wheel build, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Thanks for stopping in! As you can see, the...

Thanks for stopping in! As you can see, the lights are on and plenty of us are home.

Sixty-Fiver you (with this thread) launched me into a five year C&V adventure - thank you for that. After...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,622
Posted By Ged117

Yes!! I googled and it turns out that's a New...

Yes!! I googled and it turns out that's a New York City bike shop?! Odd. Was this common back in the day?



Thanks, it has a certain charm to it and looks real early '90s to me. Good point on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,127,622
Posted By Ged117

I decided to take a break from three-speeds for...

I decided to take a break from three-speeds for commuting and sell my Triumph. Looking for more of an all-rounder with nice range of gearing, I took to BF to see what others have done with older...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21,737
Views: 3,073,884
Posted By Ged117

Headed for Petrie Island, a good 90km day. I...

Headed for Petrie Island, a good 90km day. I didn't grab any photos along the wider route, just these two along part of the MUP that follows the Ottawa River, but its a good variety run from the west...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21,737
Views: 3,073,884
Posted By Ged117

Out for an evening ride last night trying out my...

Out for an evening ride last night trying out my new wheelset + lamps on the '51 Wasp to make sure all adjustments are just so. The sunset along the river was pleasant, so I headed north along the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Thanks Kurt. I'm thinking that the spindle ought...

Thanks Kurt. I'm thinking that the spindle ought to be as short as possible to ensure good chainline.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Folks, I have an acquaintance with a '50s...

Folks,

I have an acquaintance with a '50s Roadster in Toronto, and he's looking for rod brake wheels/rims (26"). I thought they were all 28", but I stand to be corrected. I thought this would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

I've been lucky finding earlier hubs. I have a...

I've been lucky finding earlier hubs. I have a '56 AW in nice shape that I found in a co-op bin among battered '70s hubs (a diamond in the rough - I was amazed it hadn't been snatched up). I found a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Ged117

Some months back I found a 1953 dated AW hub in a...

Some months back I found a 1953 dated AW hub in a worn-out wheel, which I thought would be a perfect candidate to run on my commuter Triumph while I have the S5 hub wheel off the bike for a rebuild....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-23, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By Ged117

1980 Apollo Gran Sport -

New bike day. I often travel to British Columbia to visit my in-laws, and I thought on my recent trip, why don't I have a bike here? Vancouver is a great place to cycle, and my father-in-law is an...
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