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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By tfbike

Truly beautiful John. You are doing justice to...

Truly beautiful John. You are doing justice to the memory. I love the "cream sycle" tape, really works but I get the gum is more proper. Will still look great.
You have my address if you need to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-31-23, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,381
Posted By tfbike

You are spot on with the shortage thought. I have...

You are spot on with the shortage thought. I have been looking at these for a couple of years (I need a fork) and the components vary a bit. There are no catalogs that I have seen for the 70-72's....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,423
Posted By tfbike

Nice work Andy. I feel lucky mine is '71 so I...

Nice work Andy. I feel lucky mine is '71 so I don't have to worry about cottered.
Nice background!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-23, 01:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By tfbike

Mine came today. Finally. It is a VAR RL-40500....

Mine came today. Finally. It is a VAR RL-40500. Now I can safely mount my Maillard freewheel, and take it off if.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By tfbike

Mine better not stop in Oklahoma! It seemed that...

Mine better not stop in Oklahoma! It seemed that it took some time to acquire mine? Once it shipped seems to moving along but tracking sucks.
Good luck.

Tom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 03:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 849
Posted By tfbike

That is the type I am still waiting on. From...

That is the type I am still waiting on. From BikeInn. Online from Spain. Taking over three weeks so far. 20 dollars, others on ebay are 40 , also from Europe though. I am hoping it will arrive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,965
Posted By tfbike

More Raleigh fun. My 73 Grand Sports; 0022468,...

More Raleigh fun. My 73 Grand Sports; 0022468, non drive rear dropout.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,521
Posted By tfbike

Looks like a great deal and will be fun to clean...

Looks like a great deal and will be fun to clean up.
These early 70's Raleighs are all over the place. My 71-72 Lilac Comp has an F serial number but all the Lilacs I have seen are 72. I have seen...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-26-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 222
Posted By tfbike

Good luck. If you find a second one? Always...

Good luck. If you find a second one? Always watching for these.

Tom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,191
Posted By tfbike

So I don't want to go too far the direction of...

So I don't want to go too far the direction of "de raking". There are too many examples out there for it not to be factory. At least in most cases. As some might remember I am on a mission to find a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 12:12 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,191
Posted By tfbike

You are on to what I am talking about. Look at...

You are on to what I am talking about. Look at beicster's and bear_a_bug's. Both 71? Same crown, small red International, very different shapes. At least to my eyes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 10:57 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 32,191
Posted By tfbike

All very nice. I am always on the lookout for a...

All very nice. I am always on the lookout for a Champagne 24 1/2. Once again early 70's Raleigh seem to change with the wind. Noticing fork curves. Some are smooth all the way, some seem to curve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,614
Posted By tfbike

That is a great color. I probably can't add much...

That is a great color. I probably can't add much more but will throw some general stuff out there. Ray would build custom aa well as some production bikes. A lot of touring type bikes were used by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-22, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,423
Posted By tfbike

Nice bike Andy. You just keep coming up with good...

Nice bike Andy. You just keep coming up with good ones.

Tom.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-03-22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By tfbike

WTB: Zeus

Looking for very good to nos front hub and or parts. Recently bought a high flange hub, cones shot. Need at least cones. For a 70's style Grand Sport.

Thanks
Tom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-22, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,744
Posted By tfbike

Damn Andy, incredible polish job. I have two...

Damn Andy, incredible polish job. I have two bikes with C Record, I have some work to do. I think you will like the monoplane brakes, they stop great.

Tom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 10:39 AM
Replies: 364
Views: 47,584
Posted By tfbike

Sure, I will play. 73 Grand Sports. Bought as a...

Sure, I will play. 73 Grand Sports. Bought as a frameset and decided why not put some period correct parts on it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 994
Posted By tfbike

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/dsc_0364_f7900d115df4f8d8978f16838b6064244aba960d.jpg
I looked further up into the fork but could not make out any details....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 994
Posted By tfbike

Thanks rancho and Tmar. Every serial # helps. I...

Thanks rancho and Tmar. Every serial # helps. I found a post from 2018 with an MOE like mine. DD mentioned wanting one of these back in the day, I might have walked right past one in 81. I wanted to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-22, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 994
Posted By tfbike

Thanks DD and BFisher. Yes it is pearl yellow....

Thanks DD and BFisher. Yes it is pearl yellow. Ray G (Romic) in Houston did the work for me. DD you missed the pump peg! Like I mentioned earlier it was orange when I bought it, never really liked...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 994
Posted By tfbike

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1325/dsc_0357_7fee750d205c6edafcd5cf42a6962d5ce5be40a5.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 994
Posted By tfbike

81-82 Raleigh Superbe

Yep, one of those. I bought mine as a frame set around 85, and it had been painted orange with regular 531 decals. When I had some work done on the frame, including ditching the orange for yellow, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,911
Posted By tfbike

Several years ago I had an email conversation...

Several years ago I had an email conversation with Skip Eckhart. My 82 614 (I think), N5F4C88. Pewter gray with only seat tube panel (slate blue). Suntour dropouts w/eyelets , brake cable braze ons,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,163
Posted By tfbike

Please do not think I am arguing with "The...

Please do not think I am arguing with "The Headbadge", but I always thought 71 Pros were F sn, 72 were G sn. And 70 didn't have chrome rear triangle? My other usual source of info is usually Sheldon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-22, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,163
Posted By tfbike

I agree with the "anomaly". But, most likely 74...

I agree with the "anomaly". But, most likely 74 given the CC cutouts. My 74 serial is WS4003954. That crown is weird, I have never seen decals on the top like that. It has the Carlton on the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By tfbike

I did it the easy way. Got my 10 posts in and...

I did it the easy way. Got my 10 posts in and sent a PM. Still waiting though.

Tom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,706
Posted By tfbike

Actually measured at 24 1/4, c-t. It was listed...

Actually measured at 24 1/4, c-t. It was listed as a 24 1/2, close enough.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,046
Posted By tfbike

Those are great examples. I have looked at...

Those are great examples. I have looked at several on the bay and most seem unmarked, guessing French. Just bought a used BB marked bsc so hoping the races and such are good. Headsets seem a little...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,706
Posted By tfbike

Here are pictures.

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I do not believe it has been built. Yeah, I know Raleigh's brazing wasn't the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,046
Posted By tfbike

Thanks. I also ask on a different forum and found...

Thanks. I also ask on a different forum and found out Zeus marks theirs different, the 55 instead of 68, etc. Of course I then measured a couple of spindles I have and amazing! Also, and please...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,046
Posted By tfbike

Zeus components

Specifically bottom brackets. I am used to Campy, Suntour and others with shell width markings, 68,70. I keep seeing Zeus marked (spindle length) x55? Like 118x55. What is the 55? Shell width for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-21, 08:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,706
Posted By tfbike

Thanks all for some great replies. I like the...

Thanks all for some great replies. I like the Zeus components, but of course they are tough to source in nice shape, or pricey. I have noticed Nervar cranks, but not the one's with the 50.4 bolt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,706
Posted By tfbike

Parts spec 72 Raleigh

Since I have a very clean Competition frame, I am pondering how to complete the build. I have other bikes I can ride, so I would kind of like to spec this out as close as I can. As we know, no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By tfbike

Looking for "schwinnderella"

Saw a post from you a year or two ago, concerning a dented Lilac Competition? I need a fork!!!!!!! Any chance it is still around?

Thanks
Tom in Wellington, Co
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By tfbike

Thanks all so far, off to a good start. The...

Thanks all so far, off to a good start. The seller listed it as a 24 1/2", but it measures more like 24 1/4, c-t. Head tube is 7 3/8. I have a new set of front dropouts, Zeus with eyelets. Most of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By tfbike

Raleigh Comp Lilac

Hi all, I think I started to post this a while back, apologies if duplicate. I recently purchased an extremely clean '72 Competition frame, Lilac color. Only issue is no fork. My seller didn't have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-20, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,246
Posted By tfbike

Ordering from Europe

I hope I can do this without causing problems. I am in the same boat as deux jambes. Ordered a poster from Serbia (Campy) May 13th. Still not here, and today (June 12th) is the last "expected" date....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 13,323
Posted By tfbike

Watched both parts, and agree with him being...

Watched both parts, and agree with him being tough to like and or dislike. I knew of him in the late 80's, Texas tri scene. He was a phenomenonal athlete back then. I always thought he discovered...
Forum: Touring
06-09-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,374
Posted By tfbike

I build wheels a couple of times a year. Built a...

I build wheels a couple of times a year. Built a set of 650B couple of years ago because it was hard to get what I wanted otherwise. I recently built a rear up, because I wanted to save a 27" rim and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,504
Posted By tfbike

I love the window treatment. Also like the...

I love the window treatment. Also like the Jamaica color Basso. I have a '87 Loto, Miami colors. Awesome job, gives me some ideas.

Tom in NoCo.
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