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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

The smaller decals like 531 are pretty easy to...

The smaller decals like 531 are pretty easy to install; longer ones on the seatube and downtube not so much. Next time I'll be more patient waiting for them to dry before removing the backing paper....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

Here's a re-build of a rusty 1973 Supercycle I...

Here's a re-build of a rusty 1973 Supercycle I picked up on Kijiji for $30. It was a testbed for powdercoating and to learn how to install decals for an upcoming 68 Superbe restoration. Runs really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-20, 04:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,116
Posted By Bomarc

Its cleaning up really nicely - the chrome looks...

Its cleaning up really nicely - the chrome looks great. I see it has the newer style brake calipers which is a bonus for easy cable replacement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-20, 04:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,116
Posted By Bomarc

When you see how nice it cleans up, you'll have...

When you see how nice it cleans up, you'll have to resist the temptation to make it perfect. Looking forward to seeing more photos of your build.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

My best friend in grade school had one - and I...

My best friend in grade school had one - and I wanted the 36h hubs for a future 700c project. I stripped the paint last fall and found some surprises underneath like a split bottom bracket lug and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-20, 04:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

I got an identical one (even had the bars turned...

I got an identical one (even had the bars turned up) this past summer for $30. I paid too much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-20, 11:01 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

A Raleigh Fireball was my first new bike bought...

A Raleigh Fireball was my first new bike bought by my grandfather in 1970. I think he got it on sale because it was new but 1 or 2 years old. Same colours as the one shown except mine was a coaster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,442
Posted By Bomarc

First time I ordered from Velomine they issued me...

First time I ordered from Velomine they issued me a refund less than $.05 on my card and told me to reply with the exact amount of the refund once it showed up on my statement. Ben said that once...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,937
Posted By Bomarc

I was watching the auction - you got a great deal...

I was watching the auction - you got a great deal on a 1950's Raleigh. Thanks for posting photos - its in nice shape.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-19, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

Not my place to say however; maybe change the...

Not my place to say however; maybe change the throttle shifter for a lever type friction shifter - the friction shifter would provide more of a visual reference as to where the derailleur "is" and be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

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Polished Velocity Atlas
Velocity also makes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

And now its in the care of an enthusiast that...

And now its in the care of an enthusiast that realizes its value and can enjoy it as much as the original owner. Well done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-19, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

So no backstory/insight from the seller?

So no backstory/insight from the seller?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-19, 05:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,251
Posted By Bomarc

Two old frames in one day - I'm envious. After I...

Two old frames in one day - I'm envious. After I stripped the paint from my Supercycle project, I found out first hand about English labour unrest in the 1970's and shoddy quality control - bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-19, 04:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

Your Humber cleaned up really nicely - looks...

Your Humber cleaned up really nicely - looks great! Humbers seem uncommon, any idea if it was sold here new?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

Nice bike! - there can't be many 1950's Humbers...

Nice bike! - there can't be many 1950's Humbers around. From your description, it sounds like it would be straightforward to clean it up and bring it back to life. Sweet!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-19, 07:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,251
Posted By Bomarc

I'm going to build a faux Clubman this winter...

I'm going to build a faux Clubman this winter along the lines you outlined. I like the look of bikes from 1946-1951 and was inspired by Peter Kohler's excellent On the Drops blog. For a frame, I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

Ged117 - that sure is one nice bike. Its easy to...

Ged117 - that sure is one nice bike. Its easy to see why the older ones are coveted, they are a lot better finished than the newer ones. I had some shifting problems after I restored mine too, it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

Thanks, the plan is to build a fake Clubman using...

Thanks, the plan is to build a fake Clubman using parts from a couple of ratty Supercycles. Nothing too extreme - it'll still have some comfy North Road bars and a sprung saddle. I enjoy building...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 10:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

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Just picked up a SA twist shifter which I plan to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

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Bracket pulls fender stay closer to axle....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

Made a template up by tracing some paper laid...

Made a template up by tracing some paper laid over the fork blade. Used some 0.125" thick stainless sheet just because thats what was in the scrap pile. Used a hacksaw, files and drill bits to shape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

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I found my front tire rubbed on the underside of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

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1970 Superbe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-19, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

Thanks for the report on the bike - I'm in...

Thanks for the report on the bike - I'm in Ontario and was wondering if the frame was any good. Kijiji is hit or miss (mostly miss), I've been interested in old British 3 speeds for about a year now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-19, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Bomarc

Thanks to all that replied to this post - I...

Thanks to all that replied to this post - I really appreciate you lending your experience to try and help me. My plan is to get a hub that is closer to the original OLD of the Raleigh. I'll hang onto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Bomarc

Should have posted in Framebuilders forum...

Should have posted in Framebuilders forum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Bomarc

Raleigh Sports to 135mm OLD?

I purchased two Sturmey-Archer C50 5 speed drum brake hubs to be used on his & hers junker Raleigh Sports frames. The OLD for these hubs is 135mm.

The farthest I care to expand the rear dropouts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,557
Posted By Bomarc

Thanks for the tip on using a six speed freewheel...

Thanks for the tip on using a six speed freewheel instead of five - I didn’t occur to me that it would fit. I need a new freewheel and chain anyway, so the six speed will be a worthwhile upgrade....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,557
Posted By Bomarc

I just bought a Raleigh Competition GS with Gran...

I just bought a Raleigh Competition GS with Gran Sport derailleur and 14-28 tooth freewheel, so I’m also looking for something to fit the larger freewheel. My bike is pretty rough, so I’m currently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 03:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,141
Posted By Bomarc

Very beautiful. I love the colour. Thanks for...

Very beautiful. I love the colour. Thanks for posting, your bike provides inspiration for future builds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-19, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,547,237
Posted By Bomarc

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-19, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By Bomarc

Joe - enjoyed your website. I’ll revisit your...

Joe - enjoyed your website. I’ll revisit your pages when inspiration is needed to carry on with the restoration - my GS has alot of patina.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-19, 07:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By Bomarc

Thanks Jim, I think that’s the decal I’m looking...

Thanks Jim, I think that’s the decal I’m looking for. I was wondering because of the different shades I saw in internet photos.

Also thanks for your Bertin pages. Lots of great info there for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-19, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 910
Posted By Bomarc

Raleigh Competition GS Decal help

I recently picked up a 1977 Raleigh Competition GS for restoration. It’s missing what appears to be a triangular shaped decal on the seat tube just above the bottom bracket.

Can anybody identify...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-19, 06:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,715
Posted By Bomarc

I’m just so intrigued by your setup of the CS-RF3...

I’m just so intrigued by your setup of the CS-RF3 hub that I’m considering doing a build. What would you say is the minimum O.L.D. For this hub?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bomarc

Seems to shift OK now, Sykerocker’s tip that it...

Seems to shift OK now, Sykerocker’s tip that it was cable related is what I focused on. Lubed the trigger shifter internals and noticed that the shifter cable was hanging up on the curved tip of one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
Posted By Bomarc

Thanks & agreed on the stem. If I do a Rev. 1, ...

Thanks & agreed on the stem. If I do a Rev. 1, it will be a longer aluminum stem that doesn’t need to be shimmed for the bars.

Also Velo Orange Montmartre bars are comfy but too tight in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
Posted By Bomarc

Thanks. Panaracer Pari-Moto 650b x 38.

Thanks. Panaracer Pari-Moto 650b x 38.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
Posted By Bomarc

First Build - Stanyan 650b

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This is my first attempt at building a bike in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 11:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,935
Posted By Bomarc

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Stanyan 650b
Here’s my Stanyan 650b.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bomarc

Yes, it certainly could be the shift cable...

Yes, it certainly could be the shift cable adjustment - thanks sykerocker, I’ll give it another try. Seems to get all 3 gears fine but sometimes needs a 1/2 backpedal to complete an upshift or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bomarc

I appreciate all those that replied with their...

I appreciate all those that replied with their personal experiences an recommendations for setting up the shift cables on the S5 hub.

When I went for the first ride on my rebuilt Superbe, I got a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-19, 08:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bomarc

Thats a slick setup on the left bar BigChief....

Thats a slick setup on the left bar BigChief. Obviously the hi/low range is either in or out so cable pull length isn't that critical - I'll probably have to try both types of shifter for the bell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-19, 05:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bomarc

Thanks for the tip gna. I’ll install the S5...

Thanks for the tip gna. I’ll install the S5 internals in the AW hub and control the high and low range with another trigger shifter on the left handlebar - setup like you described. I’ve had the S5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bomarc

USAZorro - Your use of the 3 speed derailleur hub...

USAZorro - Your use of the 3 speed derailleur hub is something I hadn’t considered. It’s a really intriguing idea, so I’m glad to see you got it to work. I think they put 2 speed derailleuers on AW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bomarc

I think the OLD is 116mm for my AW hub, so I...

I think the OLD is 116mm for my AW hub, so I think bending to 120mm should not be too stressful on the frame. I also have an S5 hub from a ‘67 Sprite which I guess is worth a try. gna - thanks for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Bomarc

Raleigh Sports New IGH Conversion?

Has anyone converted their Raleigh Sports to a modern SA 8 speed IGH hub? I have a ‘70 Superbe and I’m intererested in getting more steps at less than a 33% increase between gears. I suppose a 5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-19, 12:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,935
Posted By Bomarc

The rims I wanted weren’t in stock, so it was a...

The rims I wanted weren’t in stock, so it was a long lead time to get them built. Velocity was upfront about the delivery date and everything worked out to expectation. I would recommend Velocity and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-19, 03:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,935
Posted By Bomarc

I would have built mine with fat 700’s if I had...

I would have built mine with fat 700’s if I had known they fit so well. A nice looking bike that will be responsive but comfy to ride. The long stem is calling to me...

I used Velocity Atlas rims...
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