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03-18-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 42
Posted By clubman

Pedals are the shizzle. We throw ourselves into...

Pedals are the shizzle. We throw ourselves into the ride through them. Rugged and elegant....
03-16-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 178
Posted By clubman

FWIW, I had a similar women's Gardin frame with...

FWIW, I had a similar women's Gardin frame with Zeta tubes and it rode as nice as I could ever expect. I contacted the woman I sold it to may buy it back for my wife.

...
03-12-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

Hey Paul, your PM's seem to be disabled. Packaged...

Hey Paul, your PM's seem to be disabled. Packaged received and thank you!
03-01-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 671
Posted By clubman

That's easy, drive a U-haul to Nova Scotia and...

That's easy, drive a U-haul to Nova Scotia and empty out my basement.
02-25-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 296
Posted By clubman

Hi-E

Hi-E
02-25-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,480
Posted By clubman

Hey Kurt, lovely work as usual! Couple of things,...

Hey Kurt, lovely work as usual! Couple of things, if you give give a measurement for that brake cable step-down ferrule, I'm sure I can find one, (not for this bike of course)

Second, pm me if...
02-19-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By clubman

I've used Kiwi black boot polish to even out of...

I've used Kiwi black boot polish to even out of colour. Do two coats, using a buffing wheel or pad to burnish it well, then put a final clear coat of neutral car wax. Again, polish the bejeezus out...
02-12-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

I'd love to see pics of the wheels and the rear...

I'd love to see pics of the wheels and the rear hub. No date and the dull centre strip rim is unusual combo. No date is likely an 80's hub or a mistake. Or mid 1930's...:foo:
02-09-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

I rode one from back in the early 90's that was...

I rode one from back in the early 90's that was nothing short of excellent. I gifted the Raleigh-made Supercycle to a friend who took it to Vancouver and it remains there, intact and ridden with the...
02-08-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,632
Posted By clubman

Are you sure it takes a 27"? My 76 MKII came with...

Are you sure it takes a 27"? My 76 MKII came with Weinmann 700's
02-06-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 953
Posted By clubman

Most Canadian bikes used that standard coming out...

Most Canadian bikes used that standard coming out of the 1800's. Adapters to 9/16 are out there if you want to use them.
02-06-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 953
Posted By clubman

BMX did 1/2" for awhile. You can still buy them...

BMX did 1/2" for awhile. You can still buy them on Amazon
02-04-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 621
Posted By clubman

Maybe a PH9 from Canada...

Maybe a PH9 from Canada (https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Brochures%20Canada/Peugeot%201983%20Canada%20Brochure/Peugeot%201983%20Canada%20Brochure%20Panel3.jpg) in '83?
02-01-24, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 546
Posted By clubman

LF = June 1987

LF = June 1987
01-24-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 779
Posted By clubman

Stronglight Impact at Peter White or Spa Cycles...

Stronglight Impact at Peter White or Spa Cycles in Britain. (cheaper and fast delivery, at least to Canada). Triples, doubles...

also for the flexion-challenged, they have junior cranks down to...
01-20-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 267
Posted By clubman

No hurry. Post a pic of the type of bend it has....

No hurry. Post a pic of the type of bend it has. I have a few different ones.
01-18-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,155
Posted By clubman

Big fat English roadsters with studs work well as...

Big fat English roadsters with studs work well as they have a low centre of gravity and their slack geometry allow your legs to act as stabilizers when you lose it on ice. I've posted these pics...
01-18-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,031
Posted By clubman

fify

fify
01-18-24, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 267
Posted By clubman

I've likely got a set for just shipping. What...

I've likely got a set for just shipping. What clamp diameter to be safe?
01-17-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By clubman

That's a gem.

That's a gem.
01-16-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Posted By clubman

My Sprint skewers were from an 87 Circuit and...

My Sprint skewers were from an 87 Circuit and don't have D-rings. Different models for different years?
01-15-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 549
Posted By clubman

SirMike1983 Is a meticulous preservationist of...

SirMike1983 Is a meticulous preservationist of Schwinns and may have parts or knowledge to share.
01-11-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

If anyone buys it, I've got a '51 dyno front hub...

If anyone buys it, I've got a '51 dyno front hub with Bakelite cover, also in 36 holes :)
01-07-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 550
Posted By clubman

Remove wheels and plastic food wrap the heck out...

Remove wheels and plastic food wrap the heck out of the frame. Should take 5 minutes. You could even remount the wheels.
01-01-24, 08:10 AM
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Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

Small cog That was called Carmine Red and...

Small cog That was called Carmine Red and appears to have a gold under coat. Really pretty paint in the sun.

...
12-28-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,686
Posted By clubman

Crap you said drop bar. Same bike, fixed wheel...

Crap you said drop bar. Same bike, fixed wheel with drops. Just add Duomatic.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1361/sakai_fixed_57b55c069994d0ace0cda18b1f1352f364de5277.jpg
12-28-23, 08:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,686
Posted By clubman

The only truly lightweight IGH I've built was a...

The only truly lightweight IGH I've built was a Sakai Champion 2 Duo-matic with mudguards & rack. ~ 23 lbs without the Conquest saddle and pedals iirc....
12-25-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,350
Posted By clubman

My son gave me some sweet electrical...

My son gave me some sweet electrical screwdrivers. Nice.

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12-24-23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By clubman

I think you need to get the bike first. Geometry...

I think you need to get the bike first. Geometry can be different from year to year or even size to size.
12-18-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 848
Posted By clubman

Whatever gets you through the day. I run from ...

Whatever gets you through the day. I run from moral objectivism.
12-14-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 848
Posted By clubman

No. Just saying it can be done with a nice...

No. Just saying it can be done with a nice half-round file if you can't get the tool.
12-14-23, 01:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 848
Posted By clubman

Well, yes, I've installed one. 45 degrees is not...

Well, yes, I've installed one. 45 degrees is not a difficult angle to achieve and the Mavic cartridge is self-aligning. Sharpening a chisel or a wood plane is harder. Short of doing a complete...
12-14-23, 09:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 848
Posted By clubman

Fine hand files take so little material off on...

Fine hand files take so little material off on each stroke that it's hard to mess it up. I've done it and it was easy.
Purists may say get the tool and that's fine too.
12-14-23, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 696
Posted By clubman

Joe makes good pumps but they don't put your life...

Joe makes good pumps but they don't put your life at risk
12-12-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,303
Posted By clubman

Kinda like an episode of Black Mirror. Scary shyte

Kinda like an episode of Black Mirror. Scary shyte
12-12-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

Soooo nice.

Soooo nice.
12-11-23, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

Is that a bike rack on that (your?) Ural rig?...

Is that a bike rack on that (your?) Ural rig? Hardcore!
12-05-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 356
Posted By clubman

Also wondering if said fork has a .833 steerer...

Also wondering if said fork has a .833 steerer instead of 1". If so, I'd use another standard fork and tuck that one away for posterity.
12-04-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,361
Posted By clubman

Does it have a name? :foo: Rechargeable?...

Does it have a name? :foo:

Rechargeable? Looks cool!


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12-04-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

Cranks have spindles and hubs have axles in my...

Cranks have spindles and hubs have axles in my world. Canadian nomenclature parallels the Kings as a rule. It's not always about improper maintenance, sometimes you need to fix a flat on the road so...
12-03-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

The pulley at the top tube/seat tube is generally...

The pulley at the top tube/seat tube is generally a better setup. If the wheel shifts in the drop-outs, the SA indexing stays unchanged as the cable joins the indicator at about 90 degrees to the...
12-03-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 691
Posted By clubman

TA made them. 152 mm bolt to bolt straight...

TA made them. 152 mm bolt to bolt straight across.
https://store.bicycleczar.com/product-p/11160008.htm

I used one on a single TA crank. I only had three long bolts but it does the job. The...
12-02-23, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,479,722
Posted By clubman

Sheldon Brown...

Sheldon Brown (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/raleigh.html) is an excellent one-stop shop for advice and nuance in 3 speeds, Raleigh and otherwise.

Specific manuals for Sturmey Archer and exploded...
12-02-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 756,632
Posted By clubman

Pm'd

Pm'd
12-01-23, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 629
Posted By clubman

Pretty sure 'Lycra' alluded to a recent...

Pretty sure 'Lycra' alluded to a recent (un)popular thread. Well-placed troll imo.
11-26-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,743
Posted By clubman

A trick of the eye? It appears to transition to a...

A trick of the eye? It appears to transition to a white tail, old skool style.
11-26-23, 05:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,743
Posted By clubman

Right. I was associating unicrowns with alu. ...

Right. I was associating unicrowns with alu.



I had a 721A but it barely took a 25 iirc. Nor would I wouldn't trust a bonded frame with excess weight even if I haven't heard of one failing.
11-26-23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,743
Posted By clubman

Agreed. The T1000 still had the steel fork in...

Agreed. The T1000 still had the steel fork in '92. Another option is the Miyata Alumicross. Or any number of Treks from the early 80's if you must have caliper brakes....
11-24-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 879
Posted By clubman

I'd try fitting a correct diameter steel rod, ...

I'd try fitting a correct diameter steel rod, anchored in the other guide and tie-wrapped in position and then tap tap tap with a lightweight peen hammer. Everything looks like a nail in my world.
11-22-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 562
Posted By clubman

ooof!

ooof!
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