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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Raleigh RSW, circa 1974, made in Japan. Last...

Raleigh RSW, circa 1974, made in Japan. Last month it had one wheel in the dumpster. Now with new bearings and grease in the headset/bottom bracket/front hub, new chain, shifter and pedals, it is a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-23, 10:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Hello, Throwing this serial number out there...

Hello,

Throwing this serial number out there for those of you who know about these things.

For Raleigh (American made(?)) RSW
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

I'd put lube and air in it just to ride it in...

I'd put lube and air in it just to ride it in it's original form. Then you will really appreciate the upgrades. Good Luck, have fun with it!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Seat posts I am well versed in. Handlebars, no. ...

Seat posts I am well versed in. Handlebars, no.

Currently trying to raise the height on my Raleigh Twenty, nothing crazy, like two inches.

So, switch handlebars or stem, hmmmm.

Problem 1....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 09:06 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Hello All, I have a problem. It's a bike...

Hello All,

I have a problem. It's a bike problem. A local used bike non-profit is downsizing and severely pruning it's inventory. They know I am a folding bike guy and asked if I take a look at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Hello, Did you recently purchase the...

Hello,

Did you recently purchase the handlebar/stem combination?

Nonetheless, looks great.

Mirfi
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N7j1AwFzxg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N7j1AwFzxg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-20, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Ged117, If you have a Metal Superstore...

Ged117,

If you have a Metal Superstore around, they can fix you up with a longer post.

Here's something I wrote up when I did the longer seatpost for my Vilano Urbana (See thread for detail)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

1961 Biscayne OMG, three on the tree, smooth and...

1961 Biscayne OMG, three on the tree, smooth and quiet 6. Young people would get in and thought it was an electric car cause it was so quiet. They also questioned where the gear indicator is. It was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

I was wondering who I know in the area that could...

I was wondering who I know in the area that could pick it up for me.. But I don't know anybody that lives on that side of DC.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-19, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Free Raleigh Three Speed, DC area ...

Free Raleigh Three Speed, DC area

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/zip/d/bethesda-free-raleigh-3-speed-from-60s/6910311657.html

FREE Curb Alert
Bike is FREE! if not gone by Thursday AM,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-18, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Nice

Nice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-18, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x450/00y0y_22saiebidsw_600x450_d6eb0ea11b662a9998bfbb411deaeb81c411c361.jpg
NOT a three speed, but of interest nonetheless. Plus $20
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-18, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Very nice, this is in many ways preferable to the...

Very nice, this is in many ways preferable to the folder. Add folding pedals turn handlebars 90 degrees it takes up no space at all. Also will fit in the back seat of most cars. Very, very nice....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-18, 12:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

For those of us in the snowy Chesapeake area. ...

For those of us in the snowy Chesapeake area.


Raleigh Sports Classic Vintage 1974 3Speed - $40 (Pasadena)


https://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/d/raleigh-sports-classic/6443668354.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-17, 04:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Flog00, Beautiful, just beautiful.

Flog00,

Beautiful, just beautiful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Hello All, I want to replace the cranks on a...

Hello All,

I want to replace the cranks on a Raleigh Twenty. Looking for advice, not sure all the questions to ask, so here's a start.

I don't even know if they are common or rare.

1. Is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-17, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Well, just had the chance to ride the bike at...

Well, just had the chance to ride the bike at night and as you said it did point straight ahead, but was easy to adjust lower. But wow, really bright and illuminating. Granted, not as bright as my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-17, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

I will have to look around. What I liked was that...

I will have to look around. What I liked was that the holes lined up. Plus HF occasionally gives them away for free and I had like five of them.

:-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-17, 04:57 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Cheap Light for Raleigh Lantern Holder

Cheap light that fits lantern holder

27 LED from Harborfreight List $3.99), Simpson TP-15 tie from Homedepot($.57).

I usually add a zip tie as insurance, but it is real snug.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Beautiful pair of bicycles and thank you for...

Beautiful pair of bicycles and thank you for letting us on the forum know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-16, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Raleigh RSW's for sale ...

Raleigh RSW's for sale

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/5795040743.html

https://images.craigslist.org/01414_bEPgccHDQNs_600x450.jpg

The red one looks mint
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-16, 11:30 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Hello, Saw this on CL, just had to tell...

Hello,

Saw this on CL, just had to tell somebody.

4 Speed?
Vintage 1951 Raleigh Sports 4 Speed w/Dynohub - $300


Vintage 1951 Raleigh Sports 4 Speed w/Dynohub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Hello, I now have a 'carry' socket that fits the...

Hello, I now have a 'carry' socket that fits the axle nuts on my R20. The axle nut being Whitworth 1/4, BSF 5/16, Metric 13.34, Inch .525 the closest "common' SAE size is 17/32 (.53 inch, 13.49mm)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-16, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Seatpost is 400mm, was about $22. Wheels...

Seatpost is 400mm, was about $22.

Wheels will stay as 406, I just have four bikes that are 406.

Mirfi
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-16, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Hey All, I'm excited, put an old seat and...

Hey All,

I'm excited, put an old seat and new seat post on, then took my 'new' R20 on it's first shopping run. About a 10 mile circuit I do on Saturday morning. First stop, DollarTree. Took bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-16, 09:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

Velocivixen, Thank you and I appreciate advice....

Velocivixen, Thank you and I appreciate advice. What you have done with yours is beautiful. My current goal is to do keep mine original and to do no harm. I did spend a couple days deciphering the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-16, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,537,095
Posted By mirfi

I really don't need another bicycle. But a...

I really don't need another bicycle. But a Raleigh Twenty popped up on craigslist for $100. The guy was dumping stuff from grandma's house and this was buried in the shed. Wife said go for it(?). We...
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