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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 09:46 AM
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks, I bought this bike last year (see post...

Thanks, I bought this bike last year (see post date). It's a 1959 Raleigh Canadian, a Sports in all but name. Rough paint-wise, but with a little work and clear coat it'll be serviceable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 05:03 PM
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks Mark! It is a nice looking rim. I've got a...

Thanks Mark! It is a nice looking rim. I've got a '56 FG hub laced to a stainless 40h rim with stainless spokes, so I searched hard for this rim and it appeared. Whereabouts, generally speaking are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 12:22 PM
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Posted By Ged117

Hi folks, I know this has been brought up...

Hi folks,

I know this has been brought up before - apologies. I found this 32h Raleigh stainless rim I'm going to build up using a '50s front Raleigh hub for my Rustomod Raleigh project. Reading...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-24, 01:38 PM
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Posted By Ged117

This is timely. I have a lampset off a '49...

This is timely. I have a lampset off a '49 Clubman that I'm going to run on my 1959 Raleigh Canadian, and I'd like to put together a little circuit and run an LED with a capacitor to avoid the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 10:49 AM
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Posted By Ged117

For anyone interested, there's a 36h 1950 AW in...

For anyone interested, there's a 36h 1950 AW in good condition for sale on the auction site for a reasonable (shocker) price. 1950s hubs in 36h are rare as hen's teeth. Well, almost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 10:47 AM
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Posted By Ged117

I managed to find a stainless wheel with a hub in...

I managed to find a stainless wheel with a hub in decent condition, so that's the rear covered.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-24, 10:36 AM
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Posted By Ged117

PM sent, thanks.

PM sent, thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 06:03 PM
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Posted By Ged117

I'll post some pics of the '59 Raleigh Canadian...

I'll post some pics of the '59 Raleigh Canadian tomorrow. I am thinking that some evaporust + boiled linseed oil afterward could bring some life back to the paint. I'm calling it my Rustomod Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-24, 02:54 PM
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Posted By Ged117

I found a Raleigh Canadian on a farm outside...

I found a Raleigh Canadian on a farm outside Ottawa, with an AW dated 1959, and with the brazed on pulley mount. Its paint is in a poor state, beyond restoration with plenty of surface rust. but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 08:25 AM
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Posted By Ged117

My old 1950 Superbe was 'Raleigh Green', but my...

My old 1950 Superbe was 'Raleigh Green', but my wife's old '56 Sports looks to be 'Brilliant Green'

I kind of miss these two.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51153297039_537e01e526_h.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-23, 11:59 AM
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Posted By Ged117

Using my three-speed with steel wheels for...

Using my three-speed with steel wheels for general utilitarian use, including running a heavy grocery load homeward, has proven this theory time and again in practical experience on the road. When...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks! My '50 FM I bought from clubman is alloy...

Thanks! My '50 FM I bought from clubman is alloy and runs on the Wasp - the alloy SA hubs are fun survivors to encounter. I rebuilt the steel shell '53 AW running on this bike - the bits inside were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Ged117

Had a trip around town for a few grocery items....

Had a trip around town for a few grocery items. Pleasant early winter riding along the pathways. Tick, tick, tick goes the '53 AW. Need to do something about that saddle. Maybe a C17.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 05:46 PM
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Posted By Ged117

Square taper conversion if my 1960s Triumph - success

Hi folks, I know a few around here have thought about JIS conversion of their old three-speed, and since I've just finished following Sheldon's way, I thought it was worth a report.

Italian BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 01:28 PM
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Posted By Ged117

A Rudge Aero Clubman is one of those rare bikes...

A Rudge Aero Clubman is one of those rare bikes (at least in North America) that we all want to see and it definitely fits into this thread. Many photos welcome! I've got a '51 Sun Wasp that runs an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Thank you sir for this explanation, much...

Thank you sir for this explanation, much appreciated. The bike is one of the Sports clones - a Triumph three speed from the '60s. It has a 71mm shell. The VO threadless cartridge was my first idea -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Square taper BB conversion

Hi fellows, I'm working on a square taper conversion for my '60s Triumph three-speed. Trying to find the right sized 5 or 7 code spindle to use with the original cups so I can install my square taper...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:28 AM
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Posted By Ged117

This is why I treasure the 1950s front hub I got...

This is why I treasure the 1950s front hub I got off of the Raleigh Canadian - its even got the little black metal grease hole cap. Rear AW with a pencil oil cap:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

With the smoke, we've had it smell terrible too...

With the smoke, we've had it smell terrible too (not like wood smoke), and really what's happening is that smoke exposed to sunlight and its UV rays can create a chemical reaction that results in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

It's a nice feeling once you've got all four...

It's a nice feeling once you've got all four gears working. I find with the FM that shifting into lower gears is where I need to be careful and deliberate with my pedal action to light-touch the hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-23, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Not too different from my temp set up nlerner . I...

Not too different from my temp set up nlerner . I have a TA Professional from my Raleigh Competition laying in the parts bin - but I only have the spindle for a triple (for the TA Specialiste I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-23, 01:21 PM
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Posted By Ged117

It's fantastic, Neal - looks great. Tell me a bit...

It's fantastic, Neal - looks great. Tell me a bit about the TA crank - I'm thinking of using one I have for my Sun Wasp and transferring its modern single to my old Triumph - how many teeth on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

I've had a great experience so far with the...

I've had a great experience so far with the GP5000 tires, I have a set on the Wasp and a set of the gum wall GP5000s on my Raleigh Competition, that said I had a poor experience with their more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks - I think there might've been one more...

Thanks - I think there might've been one more above it. In any case, its DB531 tubing, and the frame and fork weigh just under 7 pounds. With the Sturmey hubs + new 32/40 Kinlin rim wheel build, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks for stopping in! As you can see, the...

Thanks for stopping in! As you can see, the lights are on and plenty of us are home.

Sixty-Fiver you (with this thread) launched me into a five year C&V adventure - thank you for that. After...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-23, 07:11 AM
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks Kurt. I'm thinking that the spindle ought...

Thanks Kurt. I'm thinking that the spindle ought to be as short as possible to ensure good chainline.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks for this Kurt. Turns out mine does have...

Thanks for this Kurt. Turns out mine does have the washer behind the adjustment piece...I'll get it sorted. I don't think you need to switch to the other washers - I am just a bit neglectful and had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-23, 08:54 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

I see that I provided at least one in the Superbe...

I see that I provided at least one in the Superbe Kit! I may have the other one in a drawer somewhere - the catch is this: they don't prevent rotation, not nearly as well as the later anti-rotation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Folks, I have an acquaintance with a '50s...

Folks,

I have an acquaintance with a '50s Roadster in Toronto, and he's looking for rod brake wheels/rims (26"). I thought they were all 28", but I stand to be corrected. I thought this would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

I've been lucky finding earlier hubs. I have a...

I've been lucky finding earlier hubs. I have a '56 AW in nice shape that I found in a co-op bin among battered '70s hubs (a diamond in the rough - I was amazed it hadn't been snatched up). I found a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Some months back I found a 1953 dated AW hub in a...

Some months back I found a 1953 dated AW hub in a worn-out wheel, which I thought would be a perfect candidate to run on my commuter Triumph while I have the S5 hub wheel off the bike for a rebuild....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 04:46 PM
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks for the responses, its good to hear that...

Thanks for the responses, its good to hear that experienced folks have had this happen post-rebuild.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 08:56 PM
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Posted By Ged117

I finished rebuilding my '53 AW hub I got for...

I finished rebuilding my '53 AW hub I got for cheap as it was frozen / rusted solid, having been raided for parts and left in a shed for many a year by the PO. Unfortunately, somehow I broke the axle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-23, 07:23 AM
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Posted By Ged117

I thought the worst when I first examined it, but...

I thought the worst when I first examined it, but its just farm dirt. The bike is covered in layers of caked on dust and dirt. Quite a bit of surface rust from exposure, but hopefully I can get it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Definitely a go and grab kind of thing. I ended...

Definitely a go and grab kind of thing. I ended up meeting the seller at his farm about 25km from Ottawa. I was greeted by the sweet farm dog who recently had had a litter of pups, about 12 cows...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

You may be right. Thanks for the chuckle. I'm...

You may be right. Thanks for the chuckle. I'm going to try and get it. If it works out I'll clean up the rust, do some kind of clear coat, and transfer my commuter parts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

This well-used Raleigh is posted locally, the...

This well-used Raleigh is posted locally, the transfer is one I don't think I've seen before. I'm always on the lookout for green frames in tatty shape, so posted for info. Could this be a Lenton...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 04:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

The men's model is exactly the same condition as...

The men's model is exactly the same condition as the fellow I spoke with, only his has the darker, somewhat gold secondary colour, and running a very nicely redone leather B-72 in aged honey colour....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Visited a LBS looking for some brake cables for...

Visited a LBS looking for some brake cables for the Triumph (finished a parts-bin drop bar conversion - the semi-upright bar set up wasn't working). The owner had his 1958 Raleigh Superbe within,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Hey Mike. I have a cheap friction thumb shifter...

Hey Mike. I have a cheap friction thumb shifter on there now (a cheap solution to test out Sheldon's recommended set up for the S5), but I'm going to switch it out for a nicer looking / better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Those throttle shifters are terrible. The S5 is a...

Those throttle shifters are terrible. The S5 is a good unit when properly set up (as it should've been from the factory), with a good strong trigger on the right and a friction puller on the left....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-23, 04:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Those are excellent tires, and return a nice ride...

Those are excellent tires, and return a nice ride and in my experience they're sure-footed for the commute through the city. Also they have some tread to them and their width allows for reasonable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

The saddle on the early 20th century Raleigh I...

The saddle on the early 20th century Raleigh I posted has two springs - one fore, one aft, and seems beefier. In any case I'm not going to go and look at it - I have enough cycle projects to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

Thanks Salubrious - I am intrigued by this...

Thanks Salubrious - I am intrigued by this bicycle. Any idea when the white tipped rear fender became a requirement? A quick google of British regulations didn't reveal.

Does this fork look bent,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

This bike is for sale in Ontario. Anyone know...

This bike is for sale in Ontario. Anyone know details? Seller claims 1920s Raleigh, looks to have a drum brake in the back, and either fixed or single speed. Pretty neat.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 09:18 AM
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Posted By Ged117

I spy, with my little eye, something that is...

I spy, with my little eye, something that is Raleigh green...

Ready to ride, alongside some pals of the period! Nice to see it - hard to believe it spent 30 odd years in a barn in Hamilton,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Ged117

An absolute head turner! This is a nice build of...

An absolute head turner! This is a nice build of a Voyageur into a classic hub gear touring road bike. Curious to hear your impressions of the AM - a medium ratio three speed - kind of like my S5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Ged117

They're around, its true, but shipping costs to...

They're around, its true, but shipping costs to my neck of the woods can be a buzzkill. If US$50 per rim, then its about CAD$67, plus about US$50-$70 or more for shipping. It gets spendy real fast....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 03:45 PM
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Posted By Ged117

I really like that Trek. For a while, I ran a...

I really like that Trek. For a while, I ran a four-speed FW hub on my '70s Peugeot before finding my Sun frame via a member here.



I did find a seller for a Super Champion / Model 58 40h rim...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,877
Posted By Ged117

For anyone enjoying cycling life within the world...

For anyone enjoying cycling life within the world of Sturmey Archer hub gears who likes to use them with road bikes in the classic club or 'fast touring' style, I have found a source for modern alloy...
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