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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

I haven't removed a fork before, the Sheldon...

I haven't removed a fork before, the Sheldon Brown website says (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/headsets.html) the procedure is to invert the bicycle, unscrew the lock nut, unscrew the threaded bearing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

Didn’t work

Thanks, I did as you suggested and took the handlebar off, loosened the extender, tightened the headset again, greased the extender outside, raised it up 1/4”, hand tightened it, reinstalled the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 07:23 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

My wife has had back surgery and needs a more...

My wife has had back surgery and needs a more upright riding position. I added a Sunlite Cromo quill extender (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AO9ZE8/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza) to her '73 Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-20, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

A recent thread on another forum discusses a...

A recent thread on another forum discusses a conversion a 1970’s Raleigh 3-speed to an ebike using a Bafang BBS01 mid-drive kit motor. Note: in the URL replace the name of the forum blanked out with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-18, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

Because IGH's appeal to a variety maybe the mods...

Because IGH's appeal to a variety maybe the mods felt they should be discussed in the existing forums for Classic, Commuters, Utility, and Recreational cyclists?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-18, 06:40 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

local bike shops do seem to be caught between...

local bike shops do seem to be caught between flat sales and an industry restructuring to sell either high end or low priced models, I can't tell if it's because of over-production, increasing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-18, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

Thank you for checking and posting here Paul. I...

Thank you for checking and posting here Paul. I like the CR18’s, must admit I didn’t have any trouble mounting the Schwalbe Marathon tires, I squeezed the bottom and tied a foot strap to keep it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-18, 12:32 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

I should have been clearer, I meant I asked...

I should have been clearer, I meant I asked Bailey to replace the rear sprocket with a larger cog. On the front wheel AFAIK Bailey kept the original front hub and replaced the rim and spokes. Here's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-18, 11:57 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

The owner of my local bike shop Papillon Cycles...

The owner of my local bike shop Papillon Cycles in Arlington, VA, Bailey Garfield, started out as a wrench in a Raleigh shop back in the 70's and he's done a marvellous job rebuilding the Sturmey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-18, 11:48 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

Ah, I didn't say I went 34 years without a flat,...

Ah, I didn't say I went 34 years without a flat, just that I hadn't changed the tube on a Sturmey 3-speed rear wheel in 34 years - the last time would have been in 1984 when I was 11 and riding a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-18, 10:22 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

I changed the tube on the rear wheel of my wife’s...

I changed the tube on the rear wheel of my wife’s Raleigh Sports 3-speed tonight. The first time I’ve needed to do that on a 3-speed Sturmey wheel in 34 years! Glad I kept some of my bike tools all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

Thanks for the information, I just had the hub...

Thanks for the information, I just had the hub rebuilt by my LBS so you are correct I don't want to replace the axle at this time. Thank you for the information about the axle threading and drop out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-17, 05:03 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

I cannot get the Thule hitch adapter for Shimano...

I cannot get the Thule hitch adapter for Shimano IGH extension nut to fit on the Sturmey axle despite being threaded to 3/8" 26tpi so it does not work. I don't want to replace the axle and the spare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-17, 10:24 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

Thanks clubman, I think I should start with...

Thanks clubman, I think I should start with the higher Thule recommended torque setting, absolutely I will use the safety strap as well, and see how it goes on a test ride with a 30lb weight in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

I ordered a spare left axle nut from Harris...

I ordered a spare left axle nut from Harris because the current one is in poor shape and I foresaw the potential for the nut to come off the end of the axle if attached over the hitch cup - I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

Thanks for your advice noglider, so I could...

Thanks for your advice noglider, so I could potentially strip the thread off the Sturmey axle if I attempted to tighten the Thule nut to 40nm?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-17, 06:43 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,969
Posted By Dewey101

I'm interested in towing a Chariot child trailer...

I'm interested in towing a Chariot child trailer with a '73 Raleigh Sports, but like an earlier poster I am finding the Sturmey AW axle too short to fit the left side rear axle nut over the trailer...
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