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03-06-24, 10:17 PM
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Posted By browngw

The folks came and picked up the two 1971 Raleigh...

The folks came and picked up the two 1971 Raleigh Superbes I restored over the winter. They managed a short test ride before leaving and seemed very happy with the bikes. When asked what the bikes...
02-13-24, 10:15 PM
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Posted By browngw

Did a test ride on the weekend of the Superbes....

Did a test ride on the weekend of the Superbes. After a little tweeking , both working fine....
01-22-24, 09:55 AM
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Posted By SirMike1983

Spent part of the weekend pulling cogs from...

Spent part of the weekend pulling cogs from threaded Sturmey drivers. There's no real way to tell how hard it will be to pull any particular cog from one of these drivers. One of the four drivers was...
01-21-24, 03:40 PM
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Posted By browngw

I was asked by a couple to revive this pair of...

I was asked by a couple to revive this pair of 1971 (by SA hub date, serial numbers hard to decipher and partly missing) Raleigh Superbes for them. They traveled 50km to my home just to show them to...
01-04-24, 11:09 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

Recently took in a 1940s era Schwinn Continental...

Recently took in a 1940s era Schwinn Continental 3 speed. It had this wonderful old bike shop sticker from NYC on the seat tube.

"William B. Cooper Bicycles and Baby Carriages 11 Avenue A NYC" And...
01-01-24, 08:10 AM
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Posted By clubman

Small cog That was called Carmine Red and...

Small cog That was called Carmine Red and appears to have a gold under coat. Really pretty paint in the sun.

...
11-28-23, 04:54 PM
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Posted By bharrisonb

This past weekend I began hearing a clanging /...

This past weekend I began hearing a clanging / metal on metal noise in the front end of my 1971 Raleigh Sports. I convinced myself that it was the front mudguard scraping against the front tire,...
11-07-23, 10:40 PM
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Posted By nlerner

I had one of those 5-speed derailleur equipped...

I had one of those 5-speed derailleur equipped Sprites, and the shifting performance from that original Huret mech was consistently awful. It did allow me to recreate the 1970 Raleigh catalog photo...
09-14-23, 07:30 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

1940 Raleigh Model 35 out for a ride a couple of...

1940 Raleigh Model 35 out for a ride a couple of nights ago.
...
07-27-23, 03:09 PM
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Posted By zookster

My recent addition to the stable. 1963 Raleigh...

My recent addition to the stable. 1963 Raleigh Roadster.


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/img_2631_xl_0efdccada2a6807c51477e6c80978228128e8842.jpg
07-01-23, 11:54 PM
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Posted By 52telecaster

That's beautiful. I give bikes away now and then....

That's beautiful. I give bikes away now and then. It's fun when you see them being used.
07-01-23, 08:11 PM
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Posted By Sedgemop

Just let my '69 Sports go to someone who needed...

Just let my '69 Sports go to someone who needed basic transportation. I think I'm going to continue this practice. Buy up inexpensive 3 speeds for sale locally, ride 'em awhile and give them to...
05-28-23, 06:49 PM
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Posted By thumpism

$107 FOR THE PAIR. ...

$107 FOR THE PAIR.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6085391068238350
...
05-28-23, 05:12 PM
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Posted By Nokton

Here's one I just, more or less, finished. It's a...

Here's one I just, more or less, finished. It's a 1970s Malaysian-built Raleigh Sports that I converted into a Path Racer style bike. The wheels came off a Nottingham-built bike that got a set of...
05-23-23, 07:32 AM
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Posted By Kekec1965

The stem has no quill bolt, as you have...

The stem has no quill bolt, as you have mentioned, it is held in place by pinch of the headclip headset. That fine machine looks similar to one of mine - the SA hub on it is from 1935, still going...
05-05-23, 06:55 PM
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Posted By Elddir_Mot

Awesome idea- and the weather’s clearing up, so...

Awesome idea- and the weather’s clearing up, so we might hit that up this weekend!



thanks to everyone for the input! I decided follow the general consensus and not to bother with the FB bike,...
05-02-23, 10:46 AM
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Posted By eatontkd

1953 Rudge... a bit modernized... Before ...

1953 Rudge... a bit modernized...
Before
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1481x1134/rudge_0f56b251070df4f3f6786d8ea8c73292527972c5.jpg
After......
04-18-23, 10:11 AM
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Posted By Tiny_Valkyrie

Finished up some minor upgrades/restoration on my...

Finished up some minor upgrades/restoration on my Raleigh Sports.
- I've installed new brake cables, but left the original cable housings since it is in great condition.
- Installed a rear rack...
04-17-23, 04:50 PM
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Posted By 1989Pre

I walked over in a light rain and got it. I...

I walked over in a light rain and got it. I brought an adjustable wrench, vice-grips and the schraeder frame pump from my Rudge.
I pumped up the tires and rode it home. A couple of features...
04-03-23, 05:49 AM
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Posted By erileykc

I bought my 79 Raleigh Tourist new from a dealer...

I bought my 79 Raleigh Tourist new from a dealer near Washington DC.
04-01-23, 02:21 PM
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Posted By 1989Pre

I was just thinking it might be a nice idea to...

I was just thinking it might be a nice idea to ask members who have already posted to this string to give us an update on a bike they may have posted photos of years ago. I am also wondering who,...
03-31-23, 08:27 PM
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Posted By thumpism

Lenton for $125 in NY. ...

Lenton for $125 in NY.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/795774762144947
...
03-06-23, 09:48 AM
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Posted By nlerner

I got the 1938 Maclean Featherweight in rideable...

I got the 1938 Maclean Featherweight in rideable condition over the weekend. Kind of a mix of various era parts. Rear hub is an alloy shell AW dated 1953. Wheels are 597mm/EA1 w/ Weinmann rims...
11-05-22, 06:48 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

A neighbor very kindly gave me the 1968 Raleigh...

A neighbor very kindly gave me the 1968 Raleigh Sports he had owned since he received it brand new. It's always nice when people do something like that, and it's a nice change of pace from all the...
10-21-22, 09:29 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

A recently re-built WWII era Schwinn New World...

A recently re-built WWII era Schwinn New World sold by B.F. Goodrich shops. I gradually reworked this up from a bike core over the summer and fall. I dig the 1930s art deco, wing chain guard.
...
10-04-22, 03:39 PM
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Posted By Ged117

Triumph S5 Commuter

This one is just about complete, at least for the moment. It isn't as nice as a 1950s Raleigh, but it'll do the job. I have about a five mile commute to work along various multi use pathways that...
07-21-22, 12:15 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

A nice mixture of Schwinn and Raleigh utility...

A nice mixture of Schwinn and Raleigh utility bikes - photo from a few weeks ago. I don't think I ever posted it here.
...
06-12-22, 06:26 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

I'm enjoying the extra daylight we get this time...

I'm enjoying the extra daylight we get this time of year. I'm able to take longer rides after work in the evenings.
...
06-06-22, 09:03 PM
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Posted By poetman

There's a four-part series on Stilltoe's...

There's a four-part series on Stilltoe's relationship with Raleigh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dVVgTAJ2Qo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJrXiKFiEVk...
06-01-22, 02:44 PM
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Posted By gna

I have a supplier that bought out a bike shop,...

I have a supplier that bought out a bike shop, and he has many NOS parts, but I may go ahead and stock up. Front and rear cones are good to have.

Already found a new home. The young lady I gave...
05-29-22, 08:09 PM
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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...
05-10-22, 11:55 AM
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Posted By gna

Got lights installed. Updated with modern LEDs. I...

Got lights installed. Updated with modern LEDs. I used Pilom #3 (http://pilom.de/BicycleElectronics/DynamoCircuits.htm)....
05-08-22, 03:11 PM
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Posted By rustymetal

That's an interesting frame on that JC Higgins, I...

That's an interesting frame on that JC Higgins, I don't think I've seen that one before.
Sort of a different take on a cantilever design.

The more I pay attention to the older American three...
04-25-22, 01:23 PM
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Posted By swampyankee2

I have the opposite problem. I'm fickle and let...

I have the opposite problem. I'm fickle and let things go too easily. I've let so many great cars, motorcycles, boats, musical instruments, etc. slip through my fingers because I grew restless or...
04-22-22, 08:48 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

The thing is, look at the bike and ask yourself...

The thing is, look at the bike and ask yourself if it adds to your collection in an enjoyable way, or it has something you need to complete a bike core to your collection. Some people collect one...
04-19-22, 08:42 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

For just the fork, the tools would be the Park...

For just the fork, the tools would be the Park FFS frame arm, the Park dropout sticks, and the Park fork alignment jig/gauge. If you need to straighten the frame due to bends in the top and down...
04-12-22, 07:51 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

Started rainy today, but shaped up to be a...

Started rainy today, but shaped up to be a beautiful, warm afternoon for a ride. 1958 Raleigh Sports
...
04-08-22, 12:11 PM
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Posted By 52telecaster

I love giving folks a practical ride.

I love giving folks a practical ride.
04-08-22, 10:54 AM
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Posted By swampyankee2

You might say the bike is in "suspended...

You might say the bike is in "suspended animation"?
04-08-22, 02:13 AM
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Posted By 52telecaster

Recently picked this up very cheaply... 40 bucks!...

Recently picked this up very cheaply... 40 bucks! Hoping to just make everything work. It needs an oil filler cap for the Hercules branded three speed hub and a nut and washer for the non drive side...
03-25-22, 08:18 PM
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Posted By 3speedslow

For 25$ I got a complete Columbia Sport 3. It...

For 25$ I got a complete Columbia Sport 3. It shifts and rides fine but quite dirty and a smidge rusty.

1973 6 date code on the SA hub
...
03-25-22, 11:09 AM
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Posted By thumpism

One of you guys really needs this. ...

One of you guys really needs this.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3167550686850507
...
02-14-22, 11:24 AM
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Posted By John D

1950 Dawes

1950 Dawes 23" Reynolds 531 Tubing, Dunlop EA1 40 spoke rim laced to SA AW dated 50. Unfortunately front wheel is 70s EA3 replacement. 7985 miles on the odo. The brake levers indicate it would have...
02-10-22, 08:24 AM
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Posted By nlerner

Here's final update on my 1940 Raleigh Sports...

Here's final update on my 1940 Raleigh Sports Light Roadster project. It's now rideable! I took it around the block and was very happy with how it felt. I like these Schwalbe tires a lot. Gears and...
01-31-22, 08:48 PM
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Posted By SirMike1983

We're in the middle of winter here. I'm doing...

We're in the middle of winter here. I'm doing some routine maintenance and adding retro LED lights to my three speeds. Here is a 1960s Schwinn Racer and a 1950 Schwinn Superior in for routine...
01-20-22, 04:16 PM
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Posted By nlerner

Here’s an update on my 1940 (most likely) Sports...

Here’s an update on my 1940 (most likely) Sports Light Roadster project. A pic from when I first brought it home:...
01-12-22, 08:05 PM
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Posted By Greg R

This 1974 Superbe is the latest acquisition. It's...

This 1974 Superbe is the latest acquisition. It's missing the front light, but the rear red one works. Thanks to this board I've avoided mistakes in getting the alternator working. The former owners...
12-24-21, 08:54 PM
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Posted By thumpism

Varies by state, YMMV, etc.

Varies by state, YMMV, etc.
12-23-21, 04:48 PM
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Posted By cudak888

British bike thread needs some streamlined LNER...

British bike thread needs some streamlined LNER content.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x386/ch6_4b_1024x386_bc3e5d4438267b3670d559c831adba250c5a4370.jpg

Now back to...
12-18-21, 02:10 AM
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Posted By barnfind

In the past 40 or so years I've probably had more...

In the past 40 or so years I've probably had more than 50 or so Raleigh three speeds, out of all of them I only recall one of two in green, three or four in brown, and one in silver.
I've never come...
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