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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

A question about kickstands and avoiding the...

A question about kickstands and avoiding the crushing of chainstays: Has anyone used the F8 Pletscher kickstand fittings kit? I can see how it protects the tops of the chainstays, but doesn't that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Wow, hard to believe it's the same bike! Nice...

Wow, hard to believe it's the same bike! Nice work! Where did the lovely swoopy chainguard come from? And the forks with the fancy chromed crown?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 08:02 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I'm just finishing up with a build that has a...

I'm just finishing up with a build that has a Sturmey Archer BF front drum hub, and a TCW.
I took it for a test ride and everything performed well, but when I got home the front wheel was loose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-23, 04:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,808
Posted By arty dave

...and a bottle opener from the other blade

...and a bottle opener from the other blade
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Yes and I'm slightly embarrassed that I didn't...

Yes and I'm slightly embarrassed that I didn't get the holes spaced evenly! But it does the job - I hadn't used this saddle for a while and the flaring sides had flared even more while in storage....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 03:35 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Here's the Sprite I picked up a few weeks ago ...but don't be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-23, 03:50 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I just picked up a Sprite last week! 70's...

I just picked up a Sprite last week! 70's metallic sky blue, with a solid black band on the seat tube. Can't post a pic coz the forum is not playing with my computer like it normally would. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-23, 02:25 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

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Well that would be different, but then all the cool kids would start...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-23, 02:38 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I've been looking for the back chaincase cover...

I've been looking for the back chaincase cover ever since I bought my DL-1 5 years ago! If you're wanting to part with it I would dearly love to obtain it - it would be the finishing part to have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-22, 02:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By arty dave

Maybe post on 'For the love of English 3 speeds'...

Maybe post on 'For the love of English 3 speeds' ...lots of Raleigh lovers, and you will get some good advice there
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-21, 01:12 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Man I really wish I'd bought a bikesmith cotter...

Man I really wish I'd bought a bikesmith cotter press the last time I was in the US. I didn't know then how many cottered cranks I'd be dealing with. I was on the fence with 3 cottered crank bikes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-21, 02:09 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

You can gently massage fenders to change their...

You can gently massage fenders to change their radius too - if you squeeze the edges together along the length of the fender it will become narrower and the radius larger. The slightly narrower...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-21, 03:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,663
Posted By arty dave

...to add to my previous comment, if you decide...

...to add to my previous comment, if you decide to search ebay Australia, spell tire 'tyre', and the available size is often listed as '28 x 1 & 3/8' along with 37 x 642.

Here's the listing for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-21, 09:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,663
Posted By arty dave

Yes they're on a lot of our (Australian) older...

Yes they're on a lot of our (Australian) older bikes. You can also get them in gumwall, I think on ebay.
I've read once that 700a (642) are also used in Vietnam, and available in cream there....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-21, 03:47 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Sorry nothing to ad, but it does look very much...

Sorry nothing to ad, but it does look very much like an S5. ...strange. Hopefully someone can help sleuth this mystery into a reasonable explanation
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By arty dave

Nice looking DL-1! Like others have said, it...

Nice looking DL-1! Like others have said, it doesn't need much to clean this up. Post this on 'For the love of English 3 speeds' thread and you'll get good advice, particularly if you're needing or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,021
Posted By arty dave

Yep, I grew up all over Australia. 'Gimme a...

Yep, I grew up all over Australia. 'Gimme a dink', or 'I'll dink ya'. The most comfortable dinks by far where facing forward sitting on the curvy handlebars of dragsters. Scary though!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-21, 04:49 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Yes to Shiney Things! I like the sram 1/8"...

Yes to Shiney Things!

I like the sram 1/8" PC-1 nickel-plated chain for when I can't resurrect old chains. Cheap but strong, and the right vintage colour for us lot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 04:01 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I think you're right barnfind, the World Tours...

I think you're right barnfind, the World Tours seem to be finished in 27 x 1 1/4.

I have the plain black proteks on one bike and they do ride very nice. The tread is more like a delta cruiser....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I got excited for a moment there, but no World...

I got excited for a moment there, but no World Tours in 27x1 1/4" :( . They are a good tyre. I've been pleased with buying from Bike24 (Germany to Australia), and bought a pair of Alloy Westwood rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-21, 03:13 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Sounds great! I regret selling my 80's MTB & I'd...

Sounds great! I regret selling my 80's MTB & I'd love to get another - they have such a nice laid back geometry. Keep us updated on the build
...oh and we need pics
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-21, 04:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,111
Posted By arty dave

Nice! ...now all it needs is a three speed hub

Nice! ...now all it needs is a three speed hub
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-21, 03:26 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I came across this cycle repair book while...

I came across this cycle repair book while looking for info on coaster hubs. It's from the 19teens, and titled "CYCLE REPAIRING and ADJUSTING -with many illustrations", by Cassell's 'work' handbooks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-21, 03:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,439
Posted By arty dave

Alrighty it's a bit quiet here so I'll throw this...

Alrighty it's a bit quiet here so I'll throw this in - I've read all sorts about coaster hubs: oils, greases, even vaseline (but I don't think it's particularly 'high temp').
Although I have read...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-21, 02:07 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

This renews my thought that these bikes can look...

This renews my thought that these bikes can look really fantastic with a powdercoat finish. I remember when you put this back together and the wow factor in the before and after difference. I'd love...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 07:29 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Lake Pepin envy & another thanks to Johno59

Thanks again Johno - a lot of googling and I think I've now found a local source, they're called 'solderless nipples' here (Australia), and used for things like motorbike or moped throttle cable....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Awesome Johno! Make so much sense, a simple,...

Awesome Johno! Make so much sense, a simple, solid fix ...many many thanks. One more question: Where did you purchase the mini brass knarps in this photo? I can only see chunky looking ones online.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-21, 04:43 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Fantastic! Can't wait to see the brass bar stock...

Fantastic! Can't wait to see the brass bar stock solution :) Mine are all in pieces after I dismantled them, but they've been de-rusted and re-finished satin black, as a lot of the chrome had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Resilion rehab

Johno when you say modern inners, what did you use for the split cable? Is it the dual cable bmx stuff? If it's the bmx cable is it easy to crack open their cable splitter housing to get the bare...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-21, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Looking sharp! Are the whitewalls Shwalbes?

Looking sharp! Are the whitewalls Shwalbes?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-21, 10:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,925
Posted By arty dave

Genius thread!

Genius thread!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-21, 06:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,925
Posted By arty dave

Most embarrassing crash?

I was thinking last night about when I was at Uni about 15 years ago. I was leaving in a hurry to get somewhere & was running out of time. I was riding hard and decided to take a short cut through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,253
Posted By arty dave

Has anyone had paint react to evaporust? I...

Has anyone had paint react to evaporust? I wrapped some evaporust soaked cloth around some tubes and it left a kinda textured white haze on the paint after washing/neutralising. Does anyone have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I would contact Mark Stonich - he is the guy who...

I would contact Mark Stonich - he is the guy who sells the beefy cotter press. https://bikesmithdesign.com/
He also sold me a couple of left side bellcranks for my S5 hubs that he adapted from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Nice wheelset! Here are some instructions for...

Nice wheelset! Here are some instructions for converting triggers for the ASC hub:
https://hadland.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/6triggers1.pdf

And this guy was making some really nice looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-20, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Wow, they really are melted!! The bike looks good...

Wow, they really are melted!! The bike looks good though & I think you're right, prolly low mileage and I would only be worried about dried out grease in all the bearings and the usual precautions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-20, 04:18 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

WOW! This image looks like an advertisement from...

WOW! This image looks like an advertisement from the 70's.... amazing condition, great find :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,233
Posted By arty dave

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1212/dl_1_for_blogger_43cee29ad9f651816c8d6f5dfffed3243eea8bbe.jpg

The short answer is no. I think there is just too much flex and slop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3,017
Views: 872,418
Posted By arty dave

It all depends on the bike, it's current state of...

It all depends on the bike, it's current state of finish, your budget, its intended use, and your care factor (will you care what others think). You will have a lot of opinions and reasons in yes,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

What period are the 'bullet' grips from? I'm...

What period are the 'bullet' grips from? I'm using then on a DL-1 and find them comfortable.
I wish the repro Britannia grips were still being made :(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-20, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,852
Posted By arty dave

Not arthritic, but have suffered from long term...

Not arthritic, but have suffered from long term tennis elbow in the past. I found that Velo Orange Porteur bars with a long stem work really well for me - the grips are just off parallel, and this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 11:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,742
Posted By arty dave

Aah! I was hoping for magic paint touch up...

Aah! I was hoping for magic paint touch up secrets ...well they did a great job and amazing colour match :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,742
Posted By arty dave

I just looked at the photos of the green bike...

I just looked at the photos of the green bike resto - how did you fix the paint so well? It looks great!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,186
Posted By arty dave

Put a 3 speed hub in it and ride, way too nice to...

Put a 3 speed hub in it and ride, way too nice to let rust outside
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-20, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,101
Posted By arty dave

How do the K-Rads run on pavement? I've been so...

How do the K-Rads run on pavement? I've been so close to buying them a number of times
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I like the Michelin world tour too, they have a...

I like the Michelin world tour too, they have a nice retro tread pattern, but they seem to have disappeared in 27 x 1 1/4" (they were a bit wider which I liked a lot - probably more like 1 3/8")....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

That cleaned up really nicely! Great choice with...

That cleaned up really nicely! Great choice with the whitewalls. Alloy seatpost? A lot of these old 3 speeds seem to look saggy (all that droopy cable) and depressed before their facelift. I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-20, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

I asked for 28 x 1 1/2 tire advice a few posts...

I asked for 28 x 1 1/2 tire advice a few posts ago and ended up ordering the continental tour rides. They had some good on-line reviews, Big Chief likes them on his DL-1, and they look to have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,886
Posted By arty dave

I'm enjoying this too, and now can we please see...

I'm enjoying this too, and now can we please see a pic of this secret Amethyst mine of yours??... promise I won't tell :innocent:
I just bought I nice chunk of Amethyst, hopefully it won't be in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,811
Posted By arty dave

Hi All, can I have some tyre...

Hi All, can I have some tyre advice/feedback/reviews? I'm ordering a part from Bike24 and thought I'd get some 28 x 1 1/2 tyres for a roadster project while I'm at it . I can only buy Kendas in...
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