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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-12, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,091
Posted By 55 Traveler

The Velo Orange fenders are nice looking. Take a...

The Velo Orange fenders are nice looking. Take a measurement around the bottom bracket and brake area and that should be the narrowest point on the frame. If Velo doesn't list the dimension they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-12, 07:27 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 162,357
Posted By 55 Traveler

Tastfully done, Lushmojo. What did the...

Tastfully done, Lushmojo.

What did the gearing end up being? Is that just the inner chain ring from the orriginal crank?

David S.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-12, 04:48 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,132,371
Posted By 55 Traveler

Very nice presentation! David S

Very nice presentation!

David S
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-12, 09:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,358
Posted By 55 Traveler

I've got a later 81 with the Turquoise finish and...

I've got a later 81 with the Turquoise finish and not so pretty lugs. (But nice pinstriping and detailing) All the earlier ones that I see are the black and gold colors.

I can see that yours is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By 55 Traveler

That is exactly what you need to do. With your...

That is exactly what you need to do. With your two examples the second uses and ISIS splined BB and the first uses a conventional square taper JIS. You really need to pick the crankset and then see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-12, 08:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,749
Posted By 55 Traveler

Make sure you don't get run over by that Tijuana...

Make sure you don't get run over by that Tijuana Taxi!!

David
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,715
Posted By 55 Traveler

I would have thought that was the opposite of the...

I would have thought that was the opposite of the intent of a relief groove. Isn't "raising up" the same as applying pressure?

On the other hand I did see another article that questioned whether...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-12, 08:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,715
Posted By 55 Traveler

There have been some studies showing linkage. ...

There have been some studies showing linkage. Not totaly conclusive but worth considering.

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/cyclingworkouts/a/BikingImpotence.htm

David S
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-12, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,227
Posted By 55 Traveler

Interesting how oppinions vary. I have a 78 Gran...

Interesting how oppinions vary. I have a 78 Gran Prix and consider it a little harsh compared to my 76 Super Sport. In fact the Super Sport is the one bike I get on and always notice the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-12, 04:41 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,886
Posted By 55 Traveler

I mounted a SunRace FW that got wobbly after a...

I mounted a SunRace FW that got wobbly after a few miles. It was clunking as it rotated and had considerable lateral play. I took it apart and found that there was a slim internal spacer washer. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,715
Posted By 55 Traveler

Thank you for your very kind offer! Actually...

Thank you for your very kind offer!

Actually I find the Brooks to be very comfortable, especially the modern B17 (the Brooks Swallow on my new Clubmen, not so much). I was being bashful about...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-12, 04:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,715
Posted By 55 Traveler

I had Brooks B17 and B15 on all my bikes but was...

I had Brooks B17 and B15 on all my bikes but was starting to worry about the effects on my bod from the daily commute. 45 minutes in the am and 50 minutes home, 4 or 5 days a week was starting to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,302
Posted By 55 Traveler

Okay, start and finish from High Park. Loop to...

Okay, start and finish from High Park. Loop to the beaches and back? End up somewhere for beers!

Who's
in?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,478
Posted By 55 Traveler

These were the standard gum wall Kenda that you...

These were the standard gum wall Kenda that you see at Canadian Tire or other mass retailers, with the fairly fat side wall. I also had trouble seating mine and once seated they still weren't round....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-12, 07:49 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,302
Posted By 55 Traveler

I was there on my Red and White Super Course...

I was there on my Red and White Super Course between 1:00 and 2:00. It was a beautiful day so there was quite a crowd. It was nice to see the gang from Community Bike Network (a good resource for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-12, 05:48 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,478
Posted By 55 Traveler

I've also had good service fron Continental Ultra...

I've also had good service fron Continental Ultra Sports but would like something similar in a tan wall ( not bright orange).

David
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-12, 05:45 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,478
Posted By 55 Traveler

I've sworn off the cheap Kenda's as the last few...

I've sworn off the cheap Kenda's as the last few that I've bought have been out of round. My last project got Panaracers which are very fine, but I would like to find something with a racier (slick)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-12, 05:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,538
Posted By 55 Traveler

My 76 has a japanese BB with standard threading,...

My 76 has a japanese BB with standard threading, but the headset is 26 with the old Raleigh headset. I assume this is just the way they did the transition. If the OP has a cottered crank I'd guess...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-12, 04:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,112
Posted By 55 Traveler

My wife and I have had a Twinn Sport since the...

My wife and I have had a Twinn Sport since the early 80's. We'll do the Toronto Ride for the Heart next month on it.

Heavy (50+) and a stiff ride, but it has always been reliable.

Every where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,039
Posted By 55 Traveler

You really shouldn't have any overhang of the...

You really shouldn't have any overhang of the brake pad and the rim edge. They can eventually wear to the point where they are diging into your sidewalls.

I changed a Schwinn Super Sport to 700c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-12, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,039
Posted By 55 Traveler

Looking at the front pads I can see a bit of a...

Looking at the front pads I can see a bit of a V-groove in the profile. It looks like they are seated too high and are riding over the edge of the rim. Also, they are at the extension of the brakes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-12, 05:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,050
Posted By 55 Traveler

Very nice! Love the old Raleigh crank. ...

Very nice! Love the old Raleigh crank.

Yeah, I'm thinking a 2-speed kick back would make for a nice path racer/commuter. "But Honey, I don't have 2-speed bike."

Anybody tried one of the old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-12, 05:02 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,401
Posted By 55 Traveler

I can't see any problem with some light sanding...

I can't see any problem with some light sanding of the surface. I frequently go at it with 200 or 400 grit. If you aim to smooth out the surface rather than taking off much meat, you'll be okay.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-12, 04:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,723
Posted By 55 Traveler

Hi Junk, Really looking good there. I'm...

Hi Junk,

Really looking good there. I'm jealous that you found your white fenders! I picked up a pair of red anodized fenders and the color was a bit bright but close enough. Turns out the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,458
Posted By 55 Traveler

Very cool. I like the bar cons and original...

Very cool. I like the bar cons and original Weinman brake hoods. Should clean up real nice. Worth keeping this one stock.

David
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-12, 05:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,153
Posted By 55 Traveler

Sadly, even Torontonians (pronounced "Torrana")...

Sadly, even Torontonians (pronounced "Torrana") don't fib about the Leafs anymore.

No, I meant the real English, "across the pond".

David
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,153
Posted By 55 Traveler

What you are all overlooking is the longstanding...

What you are all overlooking is the longstanding animosity between the English and the French. Due to this the English delight is mispronouncing anything French. Hence "Lets stop at the roadside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-12, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,285
Posted By 55 Traveler

Affirmative on that!

Affirmative on that!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,578
Posted By 55 Traveler

Finally figured it out. Had to find the direct...

Finally figured it out. Had to find the direct link to the .jpg It seems flickr doesn't offer that directly anymore. (Thanks Fenway!)

A few more pics:

Brake Lever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-12, 09:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,578
Posted By 55 Traveler

Hi Fenway, I tried typing that before and...

Hi Fenway,

I tried typing that before and after a link but it didn't seem to change anything (like)
http//www etc etc

??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-12, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,578
Posted By 55 Traveler

Hmm, how do I make external pics show in the body...

Hmm, how do I make external pics show in the body of the post?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-12, 08:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,578
Posted By 55 Traveler

Lots of Pics!

Got to post some pictures, since the bike is back together.

The overall shot.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6843722806_18a2df95a8_b.jpg

"Made in England"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-12, 04:55 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 65,718
Posted By 55 Traveler

Almost no snow here this winter and an early...

Almost no snow here this winter and an early spring. I've been riding to work odd days for the last couple of weeks. (anybody want to do a vintage ride?)

I've got a Super Sport, a Twinn Sport...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-12, 04:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By 55 Traveler

I think a well stripped one will still be a...

I think a well stripped one will still be a little above 30 pounds. I think i would build it up as a hipster fixie. Your major investment would be in wheels and they could be transferred to another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 65,718
Posted By 55 Traveler

Great info throughout and a nice looking bike. ...

Great info throughout and a nice looking bike.

Any opinions on the forged Varsity fork vs. the tubular Continental fork?

David S.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-12, 05:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,578
Posted By 55 Traveler

I put on an "8 speed" chain from my LBS and it is...

I put on an "8 speed" chain from my LBS and it is much quieter. The rivets are flush on the sides of the chain and it is much easier to find a chater free spot between shifts. I can't tell if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-12, 05:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,112
Posted By 55 Traveler

I'd second that. Every time I get on my Super...

I'd second that. Every time I get on my Super Sport (same frame except for BB size) I notice how it seems to be more supple over bumps. Like velvet!

David S.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-12, 05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 964
Posted By 55 Traveler

I like car body buffing compound for aluminum. ...

I like car body buffing compound for aluminum. You can bring up a good shine without cutting through the annodizing. Better if you want to keep a stock appearance rather than the ultimate shine.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,338
Posted By 55 Traveler

Thats a beautiful job. Pinstriping and decals...

Thats a beautiful job. Pinstriping and decals make it look really factory fresh.

David
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-12, 04:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,578
Posted By 55 Traveler

I tried the string test on the frame and it looks...

I tried the string test on the frame and it looks very straight. I think the problem is with the fork. Its subtle but it looks like one side has a little less rake than the other. A buddie (we did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-12, 05:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,578
Posted By 55 Traveler

Currently I have the orriginal chain on it (5...

Currently I have the orriginal chain on it (5 speed, I guess). Shifts fine but it is hard to get it to seat without noise. The freewheel is a Sun Race ("freewheels today are crap" my bikeshop says)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,578
Posted By 55 Traveler

Shakedown cruise of the Super Course today in...

Shakedown cruise of the Super Course today in spite of 27 degree weather. It is supposed to be warmer tomorrow.

I found to issues that the experts might have an answer for.

First, I gave the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-12, 02:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 911
Posted By 55 Traveler

I think that is the most common application, but...

I think that is the most common application, but some commuters like them on their wet weather bikes too. We have a similar drum rear on our Schwinn Twinsport tandem.

David
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-12, 06:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,541
Posted By 55 Traveler

Not the only one. I've never seen the...

Not the only one.

I've never seen the appeal of half step gearing...can't see doing 2 shifts for every change. I'm a lazy shifter and can spend most of the day in a 75" gear. I only shift to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-12, 07:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,874
Posted By 55 Traveler

It could be that the material is different. My...

It could be that the material is different. My 76 Raleigh has orriginal white hoods that look as good as new but they feel like a molded vinyl. The gum rubbers, including tire sidewalls, don't seem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,782
Posted By 55 Traveler

Yeah, dish soap should keep the bearings clean! ...

Yeah, dish soap should keep the bearings clean!

I had a tube of nice White Lithium grease that I always preferred, but now that it has run out I've got a tub of auto parts store "wheel bearing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-12, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,782
Posted By 55 Traveler

I was getting very nice results polishing up some...

I was getting very nice results polishing up some aluminum parts with Turtle Wax Polishing Compound (a standard automotive buffing compound) the other day. Easy to work and wasn't taking off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By 55 Traveler

We see a lot of Montreal built ones from that era...

We see a lot of Montreal built ones from that era with the "Raleigh" on the seat stays. I don't know if any of them made it out to Denver. Is there a "made in" decal down by the bottom bracket?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-12, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,159
Posted By 55 Traveler

I agree with the last two posters. I did...

I agree with the last two posters.

I did this for a Super Sport a year or so ago. Vintage crank sets and current sets (I'm thinking 2 ring sets) seem to have a very different effective offset....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,156
Posted By 55 Traveler

Clearly a Schwinn Collegiate: 1) Lime Green...

Clearly a Schwinn Collegiate:

1) Lime Green Paint
2) 26" wheels

David
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