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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Scorcher

Yes, mostly on roads. It’s fine with the high volume Specialized tires which are made for 26 x 1 3/8 rims on hard gravel but I don’t have much of it here, sadly.

Its very stable and easily ridden...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

Winer is over! Time to bring the Scorchers back...

Winer is over! Time to bring the Scorchers back out!

1973 Raleigh sport turned scorcher with a few changes. Changed to a set back seatpost for a better fit. Having a great time on it!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Last paragraph… Amen.

Last paragraph… Amen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

ive had a short time to look more closely at the...

ive had a short time to look more closely at the Columbia. Worse rust spots clean right off which is good. The rear wheel, Araya, is missing a spoke on the NDS. Front wheel is a Chromlux. Rear brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-22, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Good question! I know Raleigh sent whole...

Good question!

I know Raleigh sent whole bikes to other companies to be rebadged, Huffy Sportsman model here in the states and a few in Canada.

As for parts, the drivetrain seems to be the most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Mine was built in Westfield, Mass. Not high...

Mine was built in Westfield, Mass.

Not high end by any means but another rider which made use of the SA drivetrain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

Plans are to do the usual clean, lube and replace...

Plans are to do the usual clean, lube and replace the tires. I will work the fit so I can ride it around the neighborhood and errands but will keep this around for when I can get a Lady Friend to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

For 25$ I got a complete Columbia Sport 3. It...

For 25$ I got a complete Columbia Sport 3. It shifts and rides fine but quite dirty and a smidge rusty.

1973 6 date code on the SA hub
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

^^ Looking forward to them!

^^ Looking forward to them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-21, 06:19 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Some new bits for 2 of my fleet. ...

Some new bits for 2 of my fleet.

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New seat post R...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Mark is scratching his head and wondering” where...

Mark is scratching his head and wondering” where have a lot of my cotter presses gone to”?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

A day early! I applaud Mark’s use of second hand ...

A day early! I applaud Mark’s use of second hand
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-21, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Through the post I now have an aluminium North...

Through the post I now have an aluminium North Road handle bar for my 79 Raleigh. Almost the same shape as the bars original to the machine.

I guess that means I will be keeping this bike! Trying...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Mine will be here Sat. or Monday. Just makes...

Mine will be here Sat. or Monday. Just makes sense to get one and stop borrowing the LBS cotter press. With the number of 3 speed bikes growing in my stable I don’t have to rush on maintenance jobs....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

My order for a CPT is in the works. New tyre...

My order for a CPT is in the works.

New tyre day for my 3 speed fleet. Only one not getting a new set is the scorcher, it’s the mudguard free one. The white Sears TW is 27”.

I got a mix of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

OHH! Got’ta get one! Thanks for bulletin.

OHH! Got’ta get one! Thanks for bulletin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Continuing to tinker with the 79 faux Roadster....

Continuing to tinker with the 79 faux Roadster. This time a cable change from bottom tube to top. Lesson on tube sizes had me digging in the bin for a smaller clamp for the ferrel.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

I would have been hit by more then 74 of those...

I would have been hit by more then 74 of those hail nuggets if I was out there trying the mud guards out!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Weather today! ...

Weather today!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

HA!, if only I had ANY bicycle traffic here that...

HA!, if only I had ANY bicycle traffic here that would be “done next” thing. Reason I called this a project is because I’ve made my own flaps and trying out a new source of material. The second...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

RustyJames Thanks! When I get some matching...

RustyJames

Thanks! When I get some matching paint for the frame scrapes I will paint the rivets on the fenders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

The PO, previous owner used a grease gun to lube...

The PO, previous owner used a grease gun to lube the rear hub which is a no-no. To flush the hub you can take the wheel off the bike , remove the rod then through the cap squirt an appropriate fluid...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Done with the mud flap project. ...

Done with the mud flap project.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-21, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

gster Thanks! I am liking the very upright...

gster

Thanks! I am liking the very upright riding position of this machine.

Today it goes on the stand while I flush the rear hub and put the flap on the front mud guard.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Next part will be the holes drilled into the...

Next part will be the holes drilled into the front guard then marked, flap punched. Mounting will use rivets as well. The red 79 “Roadster” will be the wearer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

Pic first: ...

Pic first:

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First part of the project complete!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

This does have a full SA set up including the...

This does have a full SA set up including the pulley. It’s just mounted at the base of the seat tube. Thought about moving it up but want to solve the grease sludge in the hub first.

Thanks for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

Had some time today so rode the new Raleigh...

Had some time today so rode the new Raleigh through the large housing area I live in. Having shifting issues with 3rd gear fine, 2nd disconnecting and 1st feeling like 2nd. Grease will have to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Got in a good test ride today and I have to say...

Got in a good test ride today and I have to say it has potential. Usual things like brake, saddle and shift cable adjustments to make. I will say that the original Chen XXXX tires ruin the ride feel....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Finished the 79 “Roadster”. ...

Finished the 79 “Roadster”.

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Started out as this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Same colour as the 70’s Sprite 27’s, just a lot...

Same colour as the 70’s Sprite 27’s, just a lot brighter! How could the cars miss that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

Been thinking about mud flaps lately. Went with a...

Been thinking about mud flaps lately. Went with a friend to Lowe’s and while in the plumbing section ran across these 6”X6” rubber squares. A dollar or two, 1.5mm or 3mm thick. Thought I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Tried 3 times to answer in length, thrown off the...

Tried 3 times to answer in length, thrown off the site. Second tier parts with good frame, HA!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-21, 07:05 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

1979 Raleigh Roadster Took the old knurled...

1979 Raleigh Roadster

Took the old knurled seat post out and cleaned it up some. Put the micrometer to it again and was given more reliable reading around 25.79 Gave me an idea. Went to the bin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

To all, Thanks for the suggestions. Have...

To all,

Thanks for the suggestions. Have always set my sights on the bikesmith DF. Maybe one day. I also did the harbor freight one a try and eventually destroyed it on a few stubborn cranks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Really, really need to get a cotter crank tool!

Really, really need to get a cotter crank tool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-21, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

gster Looking at the S# today I saw a faint...

gster

Looking at the S# today I saw a faint M so Malaysia would be my answer. I’ve had one other Raleigh from that part of the world.

Tear down was limited to cleaning the frame, lubing the HS...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-21, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Do you still have any of them?

Do you still have any of them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Good question! I have not checked the serial#...

Good question! I have not checked the serial# yet. First letter should be an indication. Today is tear down and clean, relube day.

Putting the calipers to it shows me the parts are modern standard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

From a Raleigh USA catalog: Model designate...

From a Raleigh USA catalog:

Model designate is R-32, came in ultra black or flamboyant red. Described as an English styled touring bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

Took it for a long slow roll around the...

Took it for a long slow roll around the neighborhood after giving the hub a drink of oil. Shifting was adequate.

Nothing is stuck and easily adjusted to my fit. Being a non English model has me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 05:22 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

And it is red. ...

And it is red.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

We can all stand down. The Roadster was in name...

We can all stand down. The Roadster was in name only. Not an English model and certainly not with what we attribute a roadster has...

This is a (1979 6) SA AW hub, foreign made Raleigh which looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Hold the teletype! I’m going to look at an early...

Hold the teletype! I’m going to look at an early 80’s Raleigh Roadster 3 speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

gster Not perfect! Just got back from...

gster

Not perfect! Just got back from delivery rides on the scorcher. Found the old”challenge” tool bag I used to hang on it. While giving the various bolts a tight check found that the trigger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

SirMike1983 Beautiful machine! Such a...

SirMike1983

Beautiful machine! Such a classic and in the golden timeframe of Raleigh workmanship. You are lucky to ride it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

gster That bike is like a cultural...

gster

That bike is like a cultural commentary on the difference between Canada and the US. Ted Williams bike and Baseball while Canada used a sports figure from hockey for their bikes branding.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,657
Posted By 3speedslow

Great job! I guess that’s why they call it...

Great job! I guess that’s why they call it Heartbreak hill?

congrats on your 1st place category.

What sort of comments did did you get from other riders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

Continued* It’s felt so good to drag it out...

Continued*

It’s felt so good to drag it out of the shed, dust it off and put it back into the ride stable.

The other 3 speed being used is OT Shimano Hubed machine but it still has my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By 3speedslow

My early 70’s scorcher that I have been using for...

My early 70’s scorcher that I have been using for the October 3 speed Challange. I think I will half report the number of times it has taken me to the pub...
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