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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-20, 09:22 AM
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Posted By thorstein

I bet it would look good and ride well with some...

I bet it would look good and ride well with some Northroad bars or other similar riser bar with some sweep.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-20, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

That is a nice looking bike! Between the color,...

That is a nice looking bike! Between the color, the chain ring, long chain stays, and the double fork blades - wow! Looks like it would be a fun ride!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-20, 09:22 PM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

Thanks for the detailed response. Now I'll have...

Thanks for the detailed response. Now I'll have to get up the courage to dig in! Messing with these internal hubs make me nervous!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

grease AW bearings

I've got a '69 AW on my Raleigh Twenty. When coasting it sounds a little loud, so I added quite a bit of oil. The sound has gone down a bit, but I realized it might need grease in the bearings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

Mine had a 22T cog on the rear when I got it, &...

Mine had a 22T cog on the rear when I got it, & I'm pretty happy with it.



I posted instructions on how to replace the brake shoes a bit ago.
Rod brake pad/shoe remove/install...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

Oh, it does! I don't think I've ever wished I'd...

Oh, it does! I don't think I've ever wished I'd taken a different bike when I'm out on it. Although I have wished I'd taken it instead of the bike I was on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

Here is a picture showing how the brake shoe...

Here is a picture showing how the brake shoe holder is leading the stirrup:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

I did a write up a bit ago on replacing brake...

I did a write up a bit ago on replacing brake shoes with pictures. It was maybe a bit over-done...

Rod brake shoe/pad install/remove...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

With the front brake leading the stirrup and...

With the front brake leading the stirrup and adjusted with minimum clearance it really grabs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

Yes, quite laid back; I think the lack of fenders...

Yes, quite laid back; I think the lack of fenders accentuates the slack angles. It is such a smooth ride! I agree that the angles probably contribute to the ride quality, but I think the tall wide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-20, 10:11 PM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

Speaking of Tourists beckoning, I put mine...

Speaking of Tourists beckoning, I put mine together in "scorcher mode" as I've been treating the fenders & chain guard to remove rust & preserve the patina.

I got in a nice 20 mile spin, beautiful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-18, 08:07 PM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

That does look really nice. I'm not sure if I...

That does look really nice. I'm not sure if I want to repaint. I might be ok just getting the surface rust off, but I'm not sure how to treat it so it doesn't keep rusting too fast.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

Thanks for the tips! It's pretty much the way I...

Thanks for the tips! It's pretty much the way I got it. I added the pump & saddle bag. I need to look into what brake pads are best to replace the old ones. I'd also like to find a rear rack, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27,965
Views: 4,520,036
Posted By thorstein

Here's my '75 DL1 Tourist: ...

Here's my '75 DL1 Tourist:
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