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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,826
Posted By GMS

I guess that is why my 2 Raleigh Pro Track bikes...

I guess that is why my 2 Raleigh Pro Track bikes have these long spears....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,826
Posted By GMS

Ultimate Proof of Vintage Steel ,, or Its the Man not the Bike

I was playing with a newspaper search engine and found this article.
Reg Harris was at the New York Bike Show after his comeback in the 70s and got to meet him.
2 1950's Raleigh Reg Harris Lentons...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-08-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,753
Posted By GMS

Just like my 1975 Sports. I searched for a couple...

Just like my 1975 Sports. I searched for a couple years before finding a yellow one. Fun classic ride. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 40,926
Posted By GMS

FYI from the Yellowjersey site In 1980s...

FYI from the Yellowjersey site

In 1980s Holdsworth added their own label equipment under the "Allez" brand made by SR-Sakae (the Allez name was shamelessly stolen by Specialized as Holdsworth had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By GMS

I ran the site through website scanner and it...

I ran the site through website scanner and it detected malware
https://sitecheck.sucuri.net/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,668
Posted By GMS

I have a Pre-Trek Lemond with Campag Omega rim ....

I have a Pre-Trek Lemond with Campag Omega rim . It has 700x19 tires. Years ago I was going to loan it out to ride and tried to replace tires. At the time every tire I tried was too tight. Did all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,294
Posted By GMS

SpeedofLite, I want to thank you for providing...

SpeedofLite, I want to thank you for providing these articles!!

I remember a frame we had about 1974 that the seat tube was so thin you could feel it flex just squeezing with your hand. I know it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,325
Posted By GMS

For many years the new Missionaries would come in...

For many years the new Missionaries would come in and buy bikes. They did seem to prefer upright bars. My Mother loved working with the polite young men. One year it just stopped. We were told the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,063
Posted By GMS

The acid in the cleaner needs to be on there wet...

The acid in the cleaner needs to be on there wet for a while. I tried wrapping wet paper towels around but it does not work like soaking. Not sure what you are trying to get rust off but I thought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 444,021
Posted By GMS

Not hard to catch her roaring and loves lounging...

Not hard to catch her roaring and loves lounging in a small box.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,261
Posted By GMS

My 1968. Found a lamp that fits years ago. Lamp...

My 1968. Found a lamp that fits years ago. Lamp made in Hong Kong British Crown Colony. Multitool that fits the British Standard nuts.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-20, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By GMS

nlerner...

nlerner (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/nlerner-45088.html)
Pretty neat to have a picture of your bike at the same location Raleigh shot the catalog

I've tried to locate the intersection in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,983
Posted By GMS

Our local police use to stamp their own numbers...

Our local police use to stamp their own numbers when you got a bicycle license even when there was already a serial number.. I would guess the bb number was added. My Dad talked them into not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,067
Posted By GMS

Is that a Raleigh decal on the fork?

Is that a Raleigh decal on the fork?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,568
Posted By GMS

This Laser might be faster than your bike! ...

This Laser might be faster than your bike! Alexander Graham Bell technology....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,226
Posted By GMS

Small world. My cousin is married to the kid on...

Small world. My cousin is married to the kid on the Junior Sting-Ray in this catalog. They were shooting in his neighborhood and just rounded up some kids....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,847
Posted By GMS

I saw several Techinum 753 frames that the rings...

I saw several Techinum 753 frames that the rings around the joints were broken. Only bought mine after making sure it did not have any broken. Maybe the ones on ebay are the broken ones and the good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,847
Posted By GMS

How about this? Is Raleigh the only one to glue...

How about this? Is Raleigh the only one to glue 753 together
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,226
Posted By GMS

Info and video of a collector. He has an 1963...

Info and video of a collector. He has an 1963 original Apple Krate autographed on the seat by Al Fritz.
https://www.metv.com/collectorscall/collection/meet-rodney-griffis-inside-the-collection
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,727
Posted By GMS

Hugh Porter 4 time World Champion Pursuit

Hugh Porter 4 time World Champion Pursuit
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,727
Posted By GMS

Ron Kitching - Ron Kit He was a great long...

Ron Kitching - Ron Kit
He was a great long distance racer before moving in the bike supply business and bringing great bike parts to the UK and the world.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,727
Posted By GMS

This is on my 1954 Raleigh and Reg Harris had his...

This is on my 1954 Raleigh and Reg Harris had his on brand too. He has to be the Comeback King winning the national sprint title again after 20 years.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By GMS

Sorry, Too lazy to get the 720 off the hook. ...

Sorry, Too lazy to get the 720 off the hook.
The Gemini is a little short for me and has been hanging around for at least 10 years. Back in the drillium days. I found an old catalog showed the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,181
Posted By GMS

My four Trek 720s

I didn't want to highjack the recent post showing off a super looking 720. So starting a new about my 4 720s.

1983 -25.5 inch - Got this one new as a frameset. I built up this way. Sugino Mighty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,990
Posted By GMS

Looks like the Stronglight roller bearing...

Looks like the Stronglight roller bearing headset. I have 4 720s all with roller bearings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,753
Posted By GMS

Early ones were built by Della Santa, it will...

Early ones were built by Della Santa, it will have DS stamped on the BB shell
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,753
Posted By GMS

The Belloto built ones came in though Ten Speed...

The Belloto built ones came in though Ten Speed Drive Imports. You should find a Ten Speed Drive sticker under the clearcoat of any LeMond road frame from this period, as well as a serial number on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,309
Posted By GMS

My 1st nice bike was a white S-10S in early 70's....

My 1st nice bike was a white S-10S in early 70's. Painted it twice and frame still hanging in the garage. I built up a Trek 720 touring frame in 1982 and use the Nitto bar and stem from the S-10S....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,356
Posted By GMS

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,766
Posted By GMS

Thanks amedias...

Thanks amedias (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/amedias-470449.html) . I found SJS Cycles but could not find any reference to the mixed tube bikes. Your link to the Audax helps a lot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-20, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,766
Posted By GMS

Anyone seen one of these with Mixed Reynolds tube types 753 708 653 531

I found this offered as a replacement decal. Anyone seen a frame this would go on?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-20, 07:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,535
Posted By GMS

My 1st computer 1970s. RCA 1802 VIP. Enter...

My 1st computer 1970s. RCA 1802 VIP. Enter programs in hex and store to a cassette. Hand wired a 2K static memory board. Built a ccd light pen and wrote a program to play tic-tac-toe by pointing to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 10:42 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 35,571
Posted By GMS

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,994
Posted By GMS

Thanks Rob. BP is closed but I am still having...

Thanks Rob. BP is closed but I am still having lots of fun with bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,994
Posted By GMS

I ride tubeless and write date/miles when adding...

I ride tubeless and write date/miles when adding sealant. I started last year after reading Joe's book. Blue Sharpie on blackwall and only I know its there,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 08:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,994
Posted By GMS

Does anyone write things on their tires

From Joe Parkin's book A Dog in a Hat: An American Bike Racer's Story of Mud, Drugs, Blood, Betrayal, and Beauty in Belgium

"I had just come off a ride up Mount Diablo with my training partner and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-19-20, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By GMS

Depends on condition. If it has Huret Jubilee...

Depends on condition. If it has Huret Jubilee gear set they alone usually bring more than $100 on eby
Make a few more post so you can put up pictures. Answer these questions is separate post to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,522
Posted By GMS

1946 Schwinn catalog picture

What do you think about this picture?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 06:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,751
Posted By GMS

The only one to marry James Bond

The only one to marry James Bond
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,678
Posted By GMS

I can't ID him in the photo. Wasn't he riding for...

I can't ID him in the photo. Wasn't he riding for La Vie Claire at that time and riding a Hinault bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By GMS

I thought the SN decoded to N=Nottingham ...

I thought the SN decoded to
N=Nottingham
S=December
0=1980
It would make sense that a December 1980 frame might get a 1981 SA hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By GMS

Hard to read SN on Raleigh Roadster

I looked all over this DL1 for the serial number. I thought I could feel something on the top rear of the seat tube. No matter what angle I looked or shined a bright light I could not see it.
Tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By GMS

I looked through all the catalogs but can't find...

I looked through all the catalogs but can't find one with Altenburger Synchron brakes.
I had one like this one in the early 70s. It had the Altenburger Synchron brakes just like this one.
I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-20, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By GMS

Can't find SN on 1970? Raleigh Record

I looked in all the normal places but cannot find SN. Only mark is an X on BB.
Checked BB, left rear dropout, rear of seat tube top and bottom, seat cluster, headtube.
I think it is a 1970-71 but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By GMS

1949 Cycling Movie

Full length movie on youtube. Bicycles furnished by BSA. Even has a future Bond Girl.
A Boy a Girl and a Bike-1949-John McCallum, Honor Blackman
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By GMS

There does look like a trace of red in the...

There does look like a trace of red in the triangle under Norman

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By GMS

I found that one too. It has some other...

I found that one too. It has some other differences.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By GMS

Headbadge touchup with Paint Pen

My 1953 Norman headbadge is a little worn. I found some extra fine point paint markers on Amazon that worked great. Came in a pack of 12 colors and the red matched pretty good.
The pictures are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 912
Posted By GMS

One of the bags said made of buffalo.

One of the bags said made of buffalo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-20, 06:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,727
Posted By GMS

I also use a ziplock bag with just Dawn and water.

I also use a ziplock bag with just Dawn and water.
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