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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-12, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

I don't usually do anything with the bottom...

I don't usually do anything with the bottom bracket on these because new QUALITY cotters are so expensive... Unless of course it is all 'crunchy'. Otherwise I do the oil down the seat tube trick and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-12, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

As for grips I'm a 'strictly original' guy, but I...

As for grips I'm a 'strictly original' guy, but I understand not everyone agrees.


Speaking of grips does anyone know if the Tourists got white grips when the Sports did? I have a '68 Sports with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-12, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

All of the various bikes I have are threaded,...

All of the various bikes I have are threaded, however it is the usual 26tpi, 55 degree BSC threading, which means that you will need to find the right hardware for that hole. If yours really is not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

I think they were always different, however the...

I think they were always different, however the 1938 catalog mentions the geometry and the 1936 bikes look more relaxed. My 1939 bike is pretty much the same as any sports made later.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

I found a similar stand on Amazon, which was more...

I found a similar stand on Amazon, which was more expensive and not good quality. It did not work on my bike because it rubbed on the chaincase. The Steco one looks like it would work great.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

Yeah the more I ride my sports the less I like...

Yeah the more I ride my sports the less I like North Roads, at least upright - there just aren't any comfy hand positions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

Yeah I'm going to swap it out, but I might try it...

Yeah I'm going to swap it out, but I might try it on my 30s Raleigh Sports just to see what it's like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

Here's my latest 3-speed, beautiful 1930s or 40s...

Here's my latest 3-speed, beautiful 1930s or 40s Humber Sports. I'm not sure what to do with it actually. my wife doesn't like drop bars and the brakes suck so it's not such a fun rider. Plus it's so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

I really like the cheapie Kenda K40s I have. I...

I really like the cheapie Kenda K40s I have. I just noticed that Amazon has a 'high pressure' version of the K40 which I would like to try one of these days.


Schwalbe Delta Cruisers in cream...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-11, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

I put a 21t on mine and it's pefect for towing...

I put a 21t on mine and it's pefect for towing the baby trailer around my (flat-ish) neighborhood, which is what I built it for.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-11, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

Well none of the pictures I have seen say...

Well none of the pictures I have seen say "sturmey Archer" on the front, not GH12 or 8 anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-11, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

Near as I can tell from flickr and the sturmey...

Near as I can tell from flickr and the sturmey heritage site, GH12 outer cover (on the dyno side) is nickel over brass, GH8 outer cover is unplated brass. Inner cover is unplated brass on both. GH12...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

They sell in Los Angeles for $200-$300+ fairly...

They sell in Los Angeles for $200-$300+ fairly easily if they are clean and rideable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

I've been riding my restored sports around a lot...

I've been riding my restored sports around a lot lately, I just LOVE me some 3-speed goodness. Upping the rear sprocket to a 21 tooth (all that would fit under the chaincase) was a great idea.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

I had a phillips camelback like that too. they...

I had a phillips camelback like that too. they are out there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

Maybe we can get the Red Barn guy to make some...

Maybe we can get the Red Barn guy to make some 26-inch racks:

http://redbarnbike.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html

I bought a parts bike with a Presstube Minor rack, color keyed to the bike no less.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-11, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

If it's too late I have a couple of Kenda (cheap)...

If it's too late I have a couple of Kenda (cheap) tires you can have for free, just pay the shipping.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

For $10 YES, even if it's a pile of rusty crap...

For $10 YES, even if it's a pile of rusty crap you will have parts for when you find a bike that fits you better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

Ladies' sports. later model. For $10 it would be...

Ladies' sports. later model. For $10 it would be in my garage already.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,768
Posted By robertob

Hey guys, I'm a certified English 3-speed fan. I...

Hey guys, I'm a certified English 3-speed fan. I haven't had one for many years, in College (UC Berkeley) i would drive down to my grandmother's place in Silicon Valley and buy up old bikes, clean...
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