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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

Yes, the Lenton Sports is basically a rebadged...

Yes, the Lenton Sports is basically a rebadged Raleigh Sprite. But it's a unique bike in very nice shape. The original owner had removed the fenders so they didn't see years of youthful abuse, but he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

After the purchase of a Super Course, my...

After the purchase of a Super Course, my Raleigh-esque stable is growing. Not all 3 speeds and technically not all mine. The 72 green Sports started it all when I rescued it from 30+ years in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 670
Posted By swampyankee2

I bought a Super Course last week from a 92 year...

I bought a Super Course last week from a 92 year old guy who still had a garage full of bikes. He still rides on a regular basis but was complaining that he was getting a sore neck from being hunched...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By swampyankee2

Pics are as it arrived home from seller, so it...

Pics are as it arrived home from seller, so it needs some cleaning and adjustments. Tires are Specialized Commuter 27 x 1-1/4" The sidewalls look pretty dry and cracked, which gives me an excuse to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By swampyankee2

That's how I think of the Suntour DRs as well as...

That's how I think of the Suntour DRs as well as the cotterless alloy crankset. Good, period correct upgrades.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 05:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By swampyankee2

Looking for Suntour shifters now. I'm a bit OCD...

Looking for Suntour shifters now. I'm a bit OCD like that. :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By swampyankee2

I was looking at specs on Tom Forhams guide and...

I was looking at specs on Tom Forhams guide and looks like everything original fits the 73-74 timeframe. My Robin Hood Lenton Sports might have to sacrifice its B17 saddle to the Super Course.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 439
Posted By swampyankee2

Finally found a Super Course in my size

I've had my eye out for a Super Course since I caught the vintage virus a few years ago. I saw an SC in my size for sale locally so I pounced on it. Not sure of the year, maybe an SC afficianado...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-24, 08:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 540
Posted By swampyankee2

I just have to keep up with my wife on her Delta...

I just have to keep up with my wife on her Delta M Drive 700c, is pretty much an upright cruiser style.
https://cambriabike.com/products/delta-mdrive-700c-white
I do however have concerns about the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-26-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 540
Posted By swampyankee2

Electra Townie Go! 7D

Wife got herself an ebike, now she wants me to "keep up". We live on a hill and me at nearly 68 yo, she sees me huffing and puffing while she pedals along like Ms. Gulch on her ebike. So I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By swampyankee2

I'd like to try a set of barcons on my next...

I'd like to try a set of barcons on my next vintage road bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By swampyankee2

I'm planning to look at a Schwinn Voyageur 11.9...

I'm planning to look at a Schwinn Voyageur 11.9 as well. I think the frame is the bext size down, so whichever one fits me best.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By swampyankee2

yes, the Dawes was 23" frame - 33" standover. I...

yes, the Dawes was 23" frame - 33" standover. I lived with it for awhile but getting older and less steady so a smaller frame is necessary. Just eyeballing the pic, by the size of the headstock it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 917
Posted By swampyankee2

Raleigh Grand Sports - worth upgrading?

There's a mid 70s (?) Grand Sports for sale near me and if i could get it for $100, would it be worth upgrading the Simplex derailleurs to make it a good rider? I understand the GS was a step above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:35 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,842
Posted By swampyankee2

If you're searching for Schwinns in the ads you'd...

If you're searching for Schwinns in the ads you'd need to include all variations of the spelling. Kind of like searching for a Sportster, you need to include Sporster, Spotster, Sprotster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

Nice! Looks like it was in good nick to start....

Nice! Looks like it was in good nick to start. It's amazing how these bikes respond to a bit of oil and polish rag. And those gumwalls set it off as well. I put some on my Cellar hole '71 Sport and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

My friend sent me this link to an eBay ad. $780...

My friend sent me this link to an eBay ad. $780 for a Triumph 3 speed?? He is eternally grateful that I picked up that $50 Triumph for him!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

So not much of a "challenge" for you then. For...

So not much of a "challenge" for you then. For me, however, it does challenge me to get off my duff and go do something active.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

I was inspired enough to take the Sports up the...

I was inspired enough to take the Sports up the street nearer the top of the hill and back, probably 2 miles round trip. A sort of shakedown cruise since I haven't touched it since I test-riding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

This sounds like just the thing to get me out of...

This sounds like just the thing to get me out of my slump, and get some miles on the Sports as well. My only problem is, I live near the top of Chopmist Hill so it's away and down in any direction,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

checking for a serial number or date code on this...

checking for a serial number or date code on this Triumph. No s/n found in the usual places on ghe frame. The 3 speed hub has a "4" but no 2 digit year code.
My Robin Hood Lenton Sports 10 speed has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

My bike stable is full at the moment, but I've...

My bike stable is full at the moment, but I've been tempted by this Triumph on FB Marketplatz, originally offered for $100. When they lowered to $50 I sent the ad to my Triumph sportscar friend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-22, 07:14 AM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

Reminds me of the "path racer" aka poor kid's...

Reminds me of the "path racer" aka poor kid's race bike I set up when I was a kid. Old Raleigh 3 speed sans fenders, and inverted North Road handlebars. Road the hell out of that thing until I got my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 12:25 PM
Replies: 22,355
Views: 4,706,329
Posted By swampyankee2

It's built-in. You can't see it from the...

It's built-in. You can't see it from the outside...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 09:10 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 47,085
Posted By swampyankee2

Since I originally posted that, I actually gave...

Since I originally posted that, I actually gave those fenders to a fellow Dawes owner on the Bike Forum. Here's the bike in its current state. Still haven't wrapped those bars. LOL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-22, 08:50 AM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

nice job! Bars are readily available if you get...

nice job! Bars are readily available if you get OCD about them. I rehabbed a very similar bike - probably in worse shape - and bought a Robin Hood step-thru for $25 which yielded many replacement...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,791
Posted By swampyankee2

Yeah, I bought a set of Chromoplastics for my...

Yeah, I bought a set of Chromoplastics for my Galaxy but have yet to put them on. I found a touring bike that has OE mudguards so now a fendered Galaxy seems redundant.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 07:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,791
Posted By swampyankee2

Nice looking bike! Any plans for mudguards?

Nice looking bike! Any plans for mudguards?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 13,582
Posted By swampyankee2

hah! I cant put my socks on sitting down!

hah! I cant put my socks on sitting down!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-22, 07:50 AM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

That's what I did when I was reviving my Raleigh....

That's what I did when I was reviving my Raleigh. $30 for a lady's Robin Hood yielded most of the parts needed. Just needed to endure the grief I got from my wife when I brought home "another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-22, 09:22 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,842
Posted By swampyankee2

It's the Polish spelling...

It's the Polish spelling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-22, 05:38 PM
Replies: 22,355
Views: 4,706,329
Posted By swampyankee2

what happens when you shorten a cable to repair a...

what happens when you shorten a cable to repair a fray.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-22, 05:36 AM
Replies: 7,915
Views: 963,231
Posted By swampyankee2

I've laced a few wheels for my Motogiro bikes....

I've laced a few wheels for my Motogiro bikes. Before I tore them down I fabbed up a jig with the axle mounted in the center so I could get the offset correct on reassembly. I used it for truing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 17,803
Posted By swampyankee2

Beautiful treatment! Nice to see someone take a...

Beautiful treatment! Nice to see someone take a "lowly" Varsinental and give it some respect. Gawd knows they seem to get trashed alot around here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,842
Posted By swampyankee2

He had an all-aluminum Schwinn 21 racer in pearl...

He had an all-aluminum Schwinn 21 racer in pearl for sale in 2019. Possibly the pics in his current ad??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-22, 05:40 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,842
Posted By swampyankee2

Maybe they just have the wrong pictures in their...

Maybe they just have the wrong pictures in their ad. Otherwise, there are so many things wrong here:
"all-aluminum" - did Schwinn make lugged aluminum frames??
26"??
"Cruiser bike"? with drop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-22, 12:19 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

They do. Not the first time I've had to deal with...

They do. Not the first time I've had to deal with that....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-22, 12:14 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

You 3 Speeders know how to ride with style! ...

You 3 Speeders know how to ride with style!
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/jameson_cb11a9d87fe9dd5b64746876d19532cdda79dce4.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

Maybe but I saw alot of the typical English-style...

Maybe but I saw alot of the typical English-style Dutch 3 speeds in Holland. The Fietsmuseum Velorama in Nijmegen had alot of similar Dutch-built bikes on display as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-22, 07:24 AM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

Not sure if this has already been posted since...

Not sure if this has already been posted since it's been on FB Marketplace for a while. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/725279308509616/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22,355
Views: 4,706,329
Posted By swampyankee2

Reminds me of the Beach Boys Song, I Get Around

Reminds me of the Beach Boys Song, I Get Around
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-22, 08:04 AM
Replies: 28,018
Views: 4,587,319
Posted By swampyankee2

my 72 Sports had double-white line tires which...

my 72 Sports had double-white line tires which I'm sure were original. I replaced them with gumwalls, correct or not....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8,819
Views: 1,139,850
Posted By swampyankee2

I'd be afraid it would be a "pinch...

I'd be afraid it would be a "pinch point"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,474
Posted By swampyankee2

Right. I read the Raleigh LS was last sold in...

Right. I read the Raleigh LS was last sold in 1962. The Robin Hood version came later (mine's a '67) and is a Lenton Sports in name only, built on a standard Hi-ten Raleigh Sports frame. In fact,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 13,582
Posted By swampyankee2

When you look around at your fellow staff in the...

When you look around at your fellow staff in the office and realize, you're the oldest of them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,474
Posted By swampyankee2

I had considered filing flats on the axles, but I...

I had considered filing flats on the axles, but I really didn't have to take much out - maybe 0.5 mm at most - to get them to fit. Getting the flats 180 degrees opposite on the axles and then having...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,474
Posted By swampyankee2

A little update on the RH Lenton Sports. I pulled...

A little update on the RH Lenton Sports. I pulled a decent set of aluminum rimmed wheels with quick-release axles from a parts bike. I had to file the dropouts a bit to fit the larger axles, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 12:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 914
Posted By swampyankee2

A number of years ago my Trek 820 become my road...

A number of years ago my Trek 820 become my road bike. I had a set of Richey Tom Slick 26 x 1.4's put on it and they did the trick for me, and have held up well over the last 10 years or so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8,819
Views: 1,139,850
Posted By swampyankee2

A pair of OE Dawes handlebar end plugs, all the...

A pair of OE Dawes handlebar end plugs, all the way from merry old England, courtesy of a Facebook Dawes Group member, Bill Clewes, who had pulled them from a 50 year old Dawes he had bought for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,522
Posted By swampyankee2

Exactly that.

Exactly that.
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