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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

As far as tires go, I ordered a pair of these. I...

As far as tires go, I ordered a pair of these. I hope they work, but if they don’t, then that gives me an excuse to build up another bike around them.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-20, 08:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Was riding the other day with the missus when the...

Was riding the other day with the missus when the front tire on my 1963 Raleigh Sports bit the dust. I’m guessing the tire was at least 40 years old, so I can’t complain. I had a couple cheap Kendas...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-18, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

FINALLY FINISHED! I finally finished the...

FINALLY FINISHED!

I finally finished the 1968 DL-1 Loop Frame that my daughter and I picked up at a yard sale last summer. This was definitely the most difficult rejuvenation I've done so far. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 11:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

The ABCE ride in the Twin Cities really got me...

The ABCE ride in the Twin Cities really got me fired up on a couple levels. First, I figured out what my next build willl be (after I finish the Miyata Pro project). I’d like to do a drop-bar Carlton...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

While the heat and humidity was pretty bad,...

While the heat and humidity was pretty bad, nobody seemed to be affected by it enough to drop out. We mostly took it nice and easy (averaged about 10.5 mph) with a lot of stops. There were riders...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 12:33 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Well, I survived the local ABCE (All British...

Well, I survived the local ABCE (All British Cycle Event) and had a great time! The 30 mile ride should have been really pleasant, but the temp was around 90 and the humidity was in the 70% range....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-18, 10:53 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

I’ve already planned to skip Ramsey Hill. I’ll...

I’ve already planned to skip Ramsey Hill. I’ll take the Grand Ave. bypass!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Here's the plan for this weekend! The All...

Here's the plan for this weekend!

The All British Cycling Event and Gentleman's Tour (http://www.abcetour.com/)

I'll be riding the 1963 Sports and my buddy will be on his Robin Hood (or maybe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-18, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks for the advice on the gearing. I'll try to...

Thanks for the advice on the gearing. I'll try to order a 22t cog (unless my buddy has one laying around). I'm also a little bummed that I can't find brake blocks other that Kool Stop in the USA, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks for the explanation of the way the brakes...

Thanks for the explanation of the way the brakes work - it makes a huge difference knowing how they should function. The brakes on this bike seemed to work pretty well, but I will need to get new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Hah! I haven’t ridden it yet. Fenders were...

Hah! I haven’t ridden it yet. Fenders were rubbing and the rear tire wasn’t seated on the rim accurately. I sat on it and it felt like I was on a chopper motorcycle. That front fork is really out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-18, 03:01 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Here's an update on the DL-1 Tourist I picked up...

Here's an update on the DL-1 Tourist I picked up this weekend. For me, this was a bit of a lark since I don't know squat about these bikes, but the deal seemed to be pretty decent, so I succumbed to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-18, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks! We’ll see what is there when I get it on...

Thanks! We’ll see what is there when I get it on Monday. Just from the picture, I know I’ll be using a bit of aluminum foil and Tri-Flow on the chrome. On paint, I usually use 3-M Perfect-It II...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-18, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks for the responses. It looks like I’m...

Thanks for the responses. It looks like I’m getting it for $60. I’ll post photos when I have it in hand.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Quick evaluation, please. What is the most you’d...

Quick evaluation, please. What is the most you’d pay for this bike based solely on the picture?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-18, 09:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

So, is that the coffee shop up the hill on...

So, is that the coffee shop up the hill on Annapolis and Smith? Cool shop! Nice bike, that Carlton!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-18, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Don't know if anyone has tried this before, but...

Don't know if anyone has tried this before, but it's new to me. Since I started messing with 3-speeds, one of the things that has been uncomfortable for me is the vintage grips that were on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-18, 11:04 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks for the replies and history lesson on my...

Thanks for the replies and history lesson on my Raleigh “brands” question.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-18, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

I’ll admit to a bit of laziness, so please excuse...

I’ll admit to a bit of laziness, so please excuse me on this. Would some of you history mavens show me a basic list of the hierarchy of Raleigh owned bikes. From what I have gleaned here, Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-18, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Woo Hoo! I just finished the 1979 Raleigh...

Woo Hoo!
I just finished the 1979 Raleigh Sports women's bike for my daughter. I got the bike free and ended up putting about $35 into it (tires, used rack, bearings, brake pads), and I think it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-18, 05:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

How about some opinions on tire treads. I'm going...

How about some opinions on tire treads. I'm going to be buying four tires for my Sports and for the Sports I'm building for my daughter. Neither of the bikes will be the main bike in the stable, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Hah! I know what you mean - I checked eBay for a...

Hah! I know what you mean - I checked eBay for a couple parts. Fortunately, my pack-rat buddy has everything I need except for the bottom bracket bearings - those will cost me a few bucks. I’m pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

I have a friend who got me into the 3-speed thing...

I have a friend who got me into the 3-speed thing last winter, and he keeps dragging stuff home that he finds in various places (he's a shop mechanic). At some point, his wife usually decides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-18, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

My first attempt at cleaning the innards was...

My first attempt at cleaning the innards was almost comical - every mistake I could make occurred. I had pins and cogs falling out and rolling around, and at one point, one of the tiny pawl springs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-18, 11:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Very well could be. I copied that image from...

Very well could be. I copied that image from yahoo images. I indicated that the pic was “an example” of the one I have, not intending it to be the actual bike. My bike is in pieces in boxes, so a pic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-18, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks for the advice! I sprayed PB Blaster in...

Thanks for the advice! I sprayed PB Blaster in the hub and let it sit for most of the day - nothing. It was still stuck. So I disassembled the hub again and spent some time figuring out what should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-18, 11:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Moving on to the next problem . . . . After...

Moving on to the next problem . . . .

After finishing my first Sports project, I ran across a free women’s Sport that I’m going to rebuild for my daughter. It is in very nice (but dirty)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Loose headset update. I decided to try to...

Loose headset update.

I decided to try to shim the top head race - it was pretty loose and slid right out with no effort. I figured I'd try a thin aluminum shim, so I cut a strip from a Coke can....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-18, 11:47 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Again, thanks for all the input, advice, and...

Again, thanks for all the input, advice, and experience. I’m a bit surprised that this is a somewhat common occurance. Pretty interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-18, 04:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks for the quick responses. The head race is...

Thanks for the quick responses. The head race is not moving when the steerer is turned - it just has movement when at rest. I'm hatching a plan, but like most of my plans, I'd better sit on it a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Problem on first ride! I had a chance to...

Problem on first ride!

I had a chance to take my newly completed 1963 Raleigh Sports project out today for its inaugural ride. It performed superbly in almost every way and was a ton of fun to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-18, 02:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Ive had a pretty interesting early Spring this...

Ive had a pretty interesting early Spring this year and have finally been able to finish my first 3-speed project. I had a lot of help from a friend, but I also got a lot of info from members here -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-18, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks, BigChief. I thought as much. The original...

Thanks, BigChief. I thought as much. The original fork head was bulged and warped beyond repair (I got this frame for a very small fee), and I figure the original owner tried to make it work by doing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-18, 09:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Incoming questions! So, I found that the...

Incoming questions!

So, I found that the fork on the ‘62 Sports is totally buggered (I knew that going in), so I will have to use the fork from the ’73 Sports instead (hope it matches up). I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-18, 12:01 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Well, it’s official. My wife is not too happy...

Well, it’s official. My wife is not too happy with me and she’s willing to blame all of you. Something about all the riff-raff I’ve been hanging with. After I got my first 3-speed, I realized it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-18, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

johnnyspaghetti wrote: I think the tubes are...

johnnyspaghetti wrote:
I think the tubes are original. They are steel with the screw-down washers plus they have an interesting cap on the stems. I pumped a little air in the tubes last week, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-18, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

After getting the rotted tires off my project...

After getting the rotted tires off my project bike (see my earlier post), I spent some time working on the more messy of the two wheels. Fortunately, there was no rust or corrosion on the rims. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-18, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Yup. One of the wheels was dry as a bone but...

Yup. One of the wheels was dry as a bone but covered with the deteriorated rubber of the tire while the other was wet and nessy. I haven’t started to rehab the tires yet, so I really don’t know if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-18, 12:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

More amazing stuff from my rebuild. I started...

More amazing stuff from my rebuild. I started work on the wheels of my Raleigh Sports project today and found some interesting things. The bike had the original tires and tubes (1965), but the rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-18, 12:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Took my frame and rear wheel over to my buddy’s...

Took my frame and rear wheel over to my buddy’s house today to learn some stuff about my recent purchase. I wanted to check the bottom bracket bearings and the rear hub condition, and since I kniw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-18, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

That’s what I saw on the sites that describe...

That’s what I saw on the sites that describe Raleigh serial numbers. But this isn’t on the lug, it’s on the downtube below the lug. I’m not really obsessing over it, just curious as I learn more.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-18, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

So I’ve done some cleaning on the chainguard and...

So I’ve done some cleaning on the chainguard and other spots, and I’ve started the learning process for redoing the various bearings on the bike. But I have another question/issue. The serial number...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-18, 10:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thanks for the thoughts on the chainguard. The...

Thanks for the thoughts on the chainguard. The picture I took was with a flash, and it looks a little different in other types of light. Like any new project, it will take some time to sort a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-18, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Well, I finally succumbed to the lure of the...

Well, I finally succumbed to the lure of the 3-speed. My buddy who owns a Robin Hood got me started, and johnnyspaghetti on the forum here sealed the deal. He has been very helpful with my initiation...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-18, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

Thank you, everyone, for the comments and...

Thank you, everyone, for the comments and suggestion for my first 3-speed. I appreciate you taking the time to check my local listings for suggestions. The 3-speed I end up with will be used only for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-18, 12:07 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,536,785
Posted By ddeand

I’ve done a bit of searching in this thread, and...

I’ve done a bit of searching in this thread, and I’ve read quite a few pages. But I don’t have the attention span to read all 607 pages - at least not right now. I have acouple basic questions...
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