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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 06:43 AM
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Posted By markk900

That kind of find is worth building a whole bike...

That kind of find is worth building a whole bike around….😎


Oh BTW: the 49 AW on my Humber was also missing the oiler cap: I had understood the filler to be screwed in but mine was somehow peened...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-24, 09:19 AM
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Posted By markk900

Can't believe what can be found out there. I am...

Can't believe what can be found out there. I am on the lookout for good/great condition rims in 32/40 with the unplated section.....to replace the worn rims on my Humber. The guy in Greece wanted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 10:12 AM
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Posted By markk900

D’oh! You know how you struggle with something...

D’oh! You know how you struggle with something then someone shows you the absolutely most simple way? SirMike1983 , I cannot fathom why I didn’t think of using the handle of a big adjustable wrench...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 02:02 PM
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Posted By markk900

Ged117 : ooooh - jealous. Nice looking rim! ...

Ged117 : ooooh - jealous. Nice looking rim!

Cant confirm from personal experience but did you try a spoke length calculator as a double check?

Sapim Spoke length calculator ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-24, 08:00 PM
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Posted By markk900

tcs : My 49 AW hub was missing the oil port cap…....

tcs : My 49 AW hub was missing the oil port cap…. It was swagged so the replacement screw in types didn’t look like they would work easily. So I went to Widgetco and bought some tiny rubber...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-24, 07:23 AM
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Posted By markk900

My 49 Humber, though not metallic, was definitely...

My 49 Humber, though not metallic, was definitely a colour coat (blue) over a pretty glossy black under layer. No wonder the paint would hardly stay on! It’s almost like they painted them all black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-24, 10:50 AM
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Posted By markk900

clubman : did the “Canadian” come with single...

clubman : did the “Canadian” come with single speed and optional 3 speed; or is yours a conversion? I note the brazed on fitting for a pulley.

It’s a stunning bike to be sure! The only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-23, 12:59 PM
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Posted By markk900

Hippo Hands too - none of these wimpy modern...

Hippo Hands too - none of these wimpy modern heated grips.... :)

We have an Ural/Royal Enfield dealer not far from our house. Fun shop to visit - just like a C&V bicycle shop except everything is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 08:57 PM
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Posted By markk900

Which is the “newer S/A book”? I have both...

Which is the “newer S/A book”? I have both Hadland books (Raleigh and S/A) and a couple of other Raleigh histories but not aware of a newer S/A tome….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-23, 08:20 AM
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Posted By markk900

Another perspective for cable routing on a...

Another perspective for cable routing on a converted derailleur frame: use the original rear derailleur path and a bare cable from the upper cable stop. On my Trek conversion this meant running the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 10:12 AM
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Posted By markk900

That sunbeam has quite the interesting cantilever...

That sunbeam has quite the interesting cantilever brake system….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 07:05 AM
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Posted By markk900

A bit of a wander from 3-speeds, but I had both...

A bit of a wander from 3-speeds, but I had both Svelto and Allvit equipped bikes at the same time and found the shifting of the Allvit to be surprisingly good: I had always eschewed the Allvit as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 05:57 PM
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Posted By markk900

Oh I knew that! Just having some fun. ...

Oh I knew that! Just having some fun.



For sure lots of interchangeability, but also no doubt later tooling had become quite worn.So there could be newer hubs that were “less” than the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-23, 05:12 PM
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Posted By markk900

I am not said acknowledged expert, however I can...

I am not said acknowledged expert, however I can share my experience. I was having trouble with my ‘49 dated AW jumping out of first gear; I replaced most of the parts related to that such as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 05:32 PM
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Posted By markk900

PhilFo : nice to finally see the bike -...

PhilFo : nice to finally see the bike - beautiful. I do have to check though - stem and seatpost insertion depth are ok, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Must be me as I still get the same error. Anyway...

Must be me as I still get the same error. Anyway looking forward to seeing the pictures from another device.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

PhilFo : maybe just me but I get a “server...

PhilFo : maybe just me but I get a “server cannot be contacted” message for your photo link.

As to the wing nut decision, have you had a bad experience with them or just being cautious? I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

missingspoke : you *know* we’re gonna need more...

missingspoke : you *know* we’re gonna need more pictures. I don’t get to see many Dunelts.

I have one bike with a Perry B100 coaster on it. Even with a new brake “pad” it stops as well as you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Wow! Purchase tax was almost 25%!

Wow! Purchase tax was almost 25%!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Looking forward to the pictures…. Take lots-...

Looking forward to the pictures…. Take lots- don’t be shy! 😎
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

SirMike1983 : thanks for the detailed...

SirMike1983 : thanks for the detailed explanation. Your pictures inspired me to get out for a ride this afternoon on the 49 Humber Sports… not sure about how different it is in the frame angles but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-23, 12:32 PM
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Posted By markk900

I know little to nothing about 50s American...

I know little to nothing about 50s American bikes, so what is it that makes this Schwinn less sporty than say a Raleigh? Is it solely weight? I have to say the fork crown on your bike is gorgeous;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-23, 10:49 AM
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Posted By markk900

Bikesmith (Mike) supplies high quality ALGI...

Bikesmith (Mike) supplies high quality ALGI cotter pins, which if he is out you can also get on Amazon. I got some of the same pins from my LBS who happens to be vintage friendly.

You likely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

While not strictly an English 3-speed the hub is...

While not strictly an English 3-speed the hub is 100% from Ol’ Blighty…. Had a lovely ride in its latest incarnation but needed to adjust saddle and bars a bit. Amazing what small adjustments can do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

“The Urinal” - LOL - got a Ural dealer not far...

“The Urinal” - LOL - got a Ural dealer not far from me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-23, 08:07 AM
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Posted By markk900

Probably posted this before but it’s winter here...

Probably posted this before but it’s winter here and I’m jonesing to get out again and ride so was looking at pics….

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 04:05 PM
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Posted By markk900

clubman : I must have been sleeping but when did...

clubman : I must have been sleeping but when did Raleigh 3 speeds get chrome socks? Lovely bikes but I expect very expensive if they are even for sale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-23, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Ged117 : love that superb....same colour as my...

Ged117 : love that superb....same colour as my Humber....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 11:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

ClydeClydeson : my understanding (and not direct...

ClydeClydeson : my understanding (and not direct experience) is that the higher level of unreliability in the later hubs was due to the machine tools used to manufacture the hubs not having been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

The last few bikes that thumpism posted prove...

The last few bikes that thumpism posted prove that there’s no excuse for anyone to not have an English 3 speed 😇
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 12:14 PM
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Posted By markk900

The 1939 catalog has a similar model: ...

The 1939 catalog has a similar model:

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/catalogs/1939/pages/22.htm

As a "just before the war" model the bright parts are painted black in this version,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-23, 03:07 PM
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Posted By markk900

While I agree that here in North America full...

While I agree that here in North America full size models with coaster brakes (or single speeds bikes in general) were mostly kids bikes. I was referring though to full size Raleigh, Humber etc...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 07:40 AM
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Posted By markk900

anotherbike : much older models (40s and 50s)...

anotherbike : much older models (40s and 50s) were often coaster brake with optional 3 speed, so not surprised you could find a range of coaster brake bikes. I have one bike with a Perry B100...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-23, 10:20 AM
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Posted By markk900

pastorbobnlnh What a stunner!

pastorbobnlnh What a stunner!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Those Kinlins look great! I was lucky and...

Those Kinlins look great!

I was lucky and snagged a set of 32/40 CR18s in ISO 590 when they were still available; I have converted a couple of bikes to 700C using Alex DM18 rims (36h) in silver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

$250 for a clearly crashed bike is a bit of a...

$250 for a clearly crashed bike is a bit of a stretch, given the servicing it will need. The serial number (32635RC) and the brazed on pulley mount sort of point to later 50s; too bad the seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

My 1949 (or 50?) Humber was also that...

My 1949 (or 50?) Humber was also that blue.....very fragile paint as it appeared to have been applied over top of the normal glass black. I repainted it in as close to the same colour as I could.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By markk900

Why not remove the master and just use a chain...

Why not remove the master and just use a chain breaker to connect two links. At least to verify nothing else rubs the wrong way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

I suspect your estimate of date and manufacturer...

I suspect your estimate of date and manufacturer are correct. All the signs of an early 70s English 3-speed; not sure if the brand was a smaller English maker or if this was a bike made for a local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By markk900

Here's the reference picture as well, however not...

Here's the reference picture as well, however not sure it helps too much.....


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1284x819/hub_2_9f7452e15d3ac56a1c663b34b7ad810e9968651e.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

gna : not sure if these are for your hub but...

gna : not sure if these are for your hub but better than guessing.....


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1284x823/hub_3029fc191587752bcb2857e01c0bb05569696c03.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-22, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

browngw : I like the root beer ones a lot. They...

browngw : I like the root beer ones a lot. They really sparkle in the sun (I guess in "merry old" they didn't sparkle as much!)..... I did one for my sister a few years back and loved it while I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Count me as another die hard Pirsig fan - I even...

Count me as another die hard Pirsig fan - I even read Lila.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By markk900

Interesting: I counted 3 bicycles, 1 car and no...

Interesting: I counted 3 bicycles, 1 car and no trains being used in this short part of the film.....

Looked up the film on IMDB - the whole film is 27 minutes long so I will be looking to watch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Tyres Your offer is tempting but even as a...

Tyres Your offer is tempting but even as a retired old fart need a little more time to coordinate with the family. I'm about 3 hours away by car..... Anyway, I'd be up for something like that at a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 01:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Especially since, unbeknownst to us at the time,...

Especially since, unbeknownst to us at the time, the girls couldn't care less how fast we pedalled.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-22, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

There were two lengths - one for flush (no nut)...

There were two lengths - one for flush (no nut) and the other for a nut on the pedal side. They work fine either way. I just used a regular wrench from the BB side.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-22, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

Tyres : sorry to hear about the mobility issue. ...

Tyres : sorry to hear about the mobility issue. I used a set of these generic bars on one of my drop bar bikes - slightly wider than drop bars and quite comfortable to ride in the city….

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By markk900

At the risk of turning this into a motorcycle...

At the risk of turning this into a motorcycle thread, gster I had a 70 A65T which I thought was cool but not a keeper; swampyankee2 i learned to ride on an Ossa…. Still have a couple Ducatis but they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-22, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,130
Posted By markk900

Or a pricing issue - same tire in US walmart is...

Or a pricing issue - same tire in US walmart is $25USD (still a lot but....)....and did you notice the $250 delivery charge?
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