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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-18, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

I haven't tried, but I seem to recall that...

I haven't tried, but I seem to recall that Sheldon didn't recommend spreading these stems to accept a 25.4 handlebar. Let us know how it works if you try it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

These stems were used for three types of upright...

These stems were used for three types of upright bars on the Raleigh Sprite 27s (and probably the Record, too). I definitely would not hammer a Sports handlebar in there!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-16, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

I believe they also changed to 46T chainwheels in...

I believe they also changed to 46T chainwheels in 73, which may explain the lack of brackets/supports. My 48T chainwheels have the brackets, the 46T chainwheels do not.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

My Dynohub was in similar condition with a gritty...

My Dynohub was in similar condition with a gritty feel when rotated. I used very fine sandpaper between the armature and the magnet and a lot of WD40, and that seemed to work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-16, 09:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,084
Posted By PatrickZ

My 23rd edition of the Cycling Manual refers to...

My 23rd edition of the Cycling Manual refers to this as an Osgear fork-end. "the extended prong facilitates wheel removal and replacement" The vertical slot is for use with a derailleur and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

[QUOTE=Loose Chain;18728343]Because they crush...

[QUOTE=Loose Chain;18728343]Because they crush the frames. I have yet to see a raleigh or three speed with a frame that does not have at least some damage down there. I have passed over a lot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-16, 10:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

My co-worker has commuted on one for the past...

My co-worker has commuted on one for the past several years, and he likes it. That said, his is easily as heavy - if not heavier - than a classic Raleigh Superbe. After riding his, I still much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-16, 10:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,283
Posted By PatrickZ

I think I read somewhere that Raleigh Denmark may...

I think I read somewhere that Raleigh Denmark may retain more real Raleigh DNA than the current company with the name. Their heritage models sure look the part better than the Raleigh USA offerings:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-15, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

That's an interesting bike! Are you going to...

That's an interesting bike! Are you going to leave it as is? The clamp-on Phillips brake may be my favorite feature.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,881
Posted By PatrickZ

Great bike! I especially like the wingnuts on...

Great bike! I especially like the wingnuts on the drum brake hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-15, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,067
Posted By PatrickZ

Search for Kenda and/or Sunlite K103. I think...

Search for Kenda and/or Sunlite K103. I think those may be the closest available match to your originals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-15, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,550
Posted By PatrickZ

Great find! Do you still have the 22" frame...

Great find! Do you still have the 22" frame Columbia Sport Tourist that you posted about a few years ago? A comparison of the two would be interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 09:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,592
Posted By PatrickZ

It seems to me the Ashtabula crank provides the...

It seems to me the Ashtabula crank provides the essential character for this bike; if it were mine, I would make the other changes you propose and keep the one-piece crank. And it pleases me to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,346
Posted By PatrickZ

Thanks for sharing the photos.

Thanks for sharing the photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-15, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

I believe the 3 speed Sprite 27s were only...

I believe the 3 speed Sprite 27s were only offered in 1977 and perhaps 1978. I have one in a 25" frame that would be the last bike to go if I had to purge the fleet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-15, 10:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,244
Posted By PatrickZ

Yes, it looks like a Pletscher brake bridge. I...

Yes, it looks like a Pletscher brake bridge. I have an early 1980s Raleigh Sports with a similar bridge. As far as this particular dumpster bike, if it were my size, I would definitely try to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-15, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

I missed your earlier posts, but did you also...

I missed your earlier posts, but did you also service your cranks before adjusting the chain guard? There is sufficient space on the flat surface of the spindle to allow the crank to be properly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 26,797
Posted By PatrickZ

Sounds good to me; since this is C&V I think I...

Sounds good to me; since this is C&V I think I will take my Mitchell 314 with a manual pick up. Or maybe the Langley Lurecast.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-15, 10:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,845
Posted By PatrickZ

Around 1972 or so.

Around 1972 or so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-15, 10:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,811
Posted By PatrickZ

Great bike! Thanks for sharing. This would seem...

Great bike! Thanks for sharing. This would seem to confirm sosogo has the original hub/wheels on his bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-15, 10:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,811
Posted By PatrickZ

Several points to consider here. Sosogo, the 26...

Several points to consider here. Sosogo, the 26 X 1 3/4 is simply the old English method of describing the ISO 571 rim/tire size. The Sheldon Brown website has a wealth of information on tire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-15, 09:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,811
Posted By PatrickZ

Thanks for confirming the mystery wheel size. I...

Thanks for confirming the mystery wheel size. I seem to recall some 1930s English roadsters being fitted with 26 X 1 1/2 (650B) wheels - SirMike's Hercules roadster comes to mind - but this is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-15, 07:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,811
Posted By PatrickZ

I find this bike intriguing. But more so after...

I find this bike intriguing. But more so after reading clubman's 26 X 1 3/4 rim hypothesis. At second glance, those balloon tires do appear to be much larger than the typical 26 X 1-3/8 tire and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-15, 11:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,290
Posted By PatrickZ

Regarding the indicator spindle, I back mine off...

Regarding the indicator spindle, I back mine off just enough to where it is pointed towards the shifter cable without binding (rather than measuring a portion of a turn). Great bike and good work! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,526
Posted By PatrickZ

Mine came with the forged levers, the thimble...

Mine came with the forged levers, the thimble crown fork, Weinman aluminum brakes, and the large fenders. I have never seen a full 1971 catalog, but that might explain the forged brake levers if the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,526
Posted By PatrickZ

I run a 24/28 (from a filed down Miche cassette...

I run a 24/28 (from a filed down Miche cassette cog) on my 3 speed conversion with a 46T crank and a Svelto derailleur giving a low of around 33 gear inches.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,526
Posted By PatrickZ

Looks like I messed up the first link to the...

Looks like I messed up the first link to the basket.


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Robot Check...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-14, 11:27 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,526
Posted By PatrickZ

Yes, One of my three Sprite 27s has the thimble...

Yes, One of my three Sprite 27s has the thimble crown fork and the larger rounded fenders like the OP's bike. I think that makes it date to 1971-1972, but I have noticed some variation between the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,781
Posted By PatrickZ

I had a pair of 700 X 35 Tour Guards with less...

I had a pair of 700 X 35 Tour Guards with less than a hundred miles that I had to discard due to sidewall tears. No explosion though. I have had better luck with my 27 X 1 1/4 non-TGs. I also have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-14, 09:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,239
Posted By PatrickZ

So far so good. I don't have a lot of miles on...

So far so good. I don't have a lot of miles on this configuration, but I have taken it up some steep grades. I try to pedal smooth and I don't stand up. I am cautiously optimistic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,239
Posted By PatrickZ

Thanks for sharing your experience with hybrid...

Thanks for sharing your experience with hybrid gearing. Pictures would be great! I currently have a Raleigh Sprite with a 46 crankset (for narrow chain) and a 24/28 on a AW hub, shifted by a Svelto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,185
Posted By PatrickZ

Thanks Randy! You helped me out with some parts a...

Thanks Randy! You helped me out with some parts a few years ago. I wish you the best and hope you continue to contribute to BF.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-14, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,538
Posted By PatrickZ

My daughter had a similar vintage Raleigh Sport...

My daughter had a similar vintage Raleigh Sport (note no "s"). Her bike had a Sturmey hub, 1988 if I recall, and yours appears to have a Shimano hub, so it may be a year or so newer (or not). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-14, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,878
Posted By PatrickZ

It looks like a couple of the bicycles are...

It looks like a couple of the bicycles are Raleighs from the thimble crown fork; perhaps Golden Arrows? Thanks for sharing the video!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,684
Posted By PatrickZ

Having never seen an actual Lauterwasser or other...

Having never seen an actual Lauterwasser or other variations of this type of handlebar, I am going with "highgate."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-13, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By PatrickZ

I now think the good sailor knew all along that...

I now think the good sailor knew all along that this was 650B. A single speed city bike with wing nuts seems exotic to me. Great bike! Do you have any more details?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-13, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By PatrickZ

I am going to vote "yes."

I am going to vote "yes."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-13, 10:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,225
Posted By PatrickZ

I cleaned a regular dynohub in similar condition...

I cleaned a regular dynohub in similar condition by flushing it repeatedly with lots of WD40 along with a light sanding with a folded piece of very fine wet/dry paper between the gap. It worked fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 31,570
Posted By PatrickZ

I have a set of Michelin World Tours on a Raleigh...

I have a set of Michelin World Tours on a Raleigh Sprite that measure 35.5 on the Sturmey chrome rim. They seem durable enough but ride like concrete compared to th Pasela 27 X 1 1/4s I have on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-13, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,506
Posted By PatrickZ

I guess you have already checked the catalog...

I guess you have already checked the catalog pages at the Headbadge? I have 3 Raleigh Sprites, and the newest one is equipped similarly to yours with Suntour components, probably a 78 or 79 model. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,086
Posted By PatrickZ

I have an 89 Schwinn Impact with a Sugino Cycloid...

I have an 89 Schwinn Impact with a Sugino Cycloid triple 28/38/48. The big ring is also a plain round ring and was specified that way in the catalog. While I like Biopace, I don't care much for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,666
Posted By PatrickZ

And when I saw "Golden Arrow", I thought pre-war...

And when I saw "Golden Arrow", I thought pre-war Raleigh club bike. . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By PatrickZ

#4...

#4 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=4) - I have also encountered excessively long stock reflector bolts/nuts on Raleigh fenders. In one instance, I either cut or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-13, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By PatrickZ

I agree. Every old Raleigh that I have opened up...

I agree. Every old Raleigh that I have opened up has needed bottom bracket service. The good news is that the spindles and races are almost always in great shape - even when running in dried up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-13, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,716
Posted By PatrickZ

The middle bike looks like a Raleigh Sports. The...

The middle bike looks like a Raleigh Sports. The drop bar bike is also likely British with the Sturmey 3 speed hub & quadrant shifter and Bluemels-type fender. The real experts should be along...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,231
Posted By PatrickZ

I like it, too. Even though it is too small for...

I like it, too. Even though it is too small for me, I would be interested if for sale locally.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-13, 07:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By PatrickZ

Great bike! Regarding replacing the grips: While...

Great bike! Regarding replacing the grips: While the grips on your bike do not look period correct, I have found them to be far more comfortable than the original Dare grips and have them on three...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-13, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By PatrickZ

Also check the fulcrum clamp and the pulley...

Also check the fulcrum clamp and the pulley clamp. I have seen these slowly slide up, loosening the cable tension slightly and causing the symptoms you describe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-13, 09:41 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,749
Posted By PatrickZ

Nice. It appears someone replaced the original...

Nice. It appears someone replaced the original stem with a 60mm extension SR (I have a 10-speed Sprite that originally came with that same stem). I was going to offer up a green hockey stick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-13, 08:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,134
Posted By PatrickZ

I like your definition!

I like your definition!
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