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03-06-24, 11:35 AM
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Posted By gster

Its back together and I'll install it later today...

Its back together and I'll install it later today or tomorrow and see how it performs.
03-06-24, 08:11 AM
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Posted By gster

An Odd Failure. In the fall, the hub on my best...

An Odd Failure.
In the fall, the hub on my best bike locked up while riding. It wasn't even under any real load.
Dated 1961, it's been trouble free and very smooth....
01-21-24, 08:39 PM
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Posted By gster

I think you've done quite a nice job on those.

I think you've done quite a nice job on those.
01-04-24, 07:40 AM
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Posted By gster

Oddball Raleigh Three Speeds from 1977. ...

Oddball Raleigh Three Speeds from 1977.
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=206109112495792
12-31-23, 10:50 PM
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Posted By gster

You are welcome. The paint under the clips is a...

You are welcome.
The paint under the clips is a bit more vibrant.
I'm out of town but will take some better shots when I return.
12-31-23, 02:55 PM
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Posted By gster

I've got this one from the 50's with decent...

I've got this one from the 50's with decent paint....
12-13-23, 11:58 AM
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Posted By gster

An Odd Issue My favourite bike, the Bitsa had...

An Odd Issue
My favourite bike, the Bitsa had an unusual problem last week
I was casually riding home when the back wheel "locked up".
That is to say it wouldn't free wheel backwards. I was...
10-18-23, 03:39 PM
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Posted By gster

I've got a Raleigh built Eatons Glider with a...

I've got a Raleigh built Eatons Glider with a Torpedo 2 speed kick back hub.
Nice ride....
10-18-23, 11:59 AM
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Posted By gster

1962 Canadian Superbe A friend brought this...

1962 Canadian Superbe
A friend brought this over yesterday for a little tune up....
10-09-23, 09:06 AM
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Posted By gster

Thanks for the info. Here in Toronto we've lost...

Thanks for the info. Here in Toronto we've lost most of our bike recycle shops. There's still one up the street, Bike Pirates that I'll visit with a measuring tape. I have a spare fork here but it's...
10-04-23, 09:50 AM
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Posted By gster

Follow up I gave another reef with the rebar...

Follow up
I gave another reef with the rebar and seems to be much better, not perfect but better.
10-04-23, 09:21 AM
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Posted By gster

1961 Superbe Steering Issue ...

1961 Superbe Steering Issue
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/p1030356_5e146fb0a92106c6bb867cd7b297d2dfa1465c49.jpg
I've had this one for a number of years and it...
07-01-23, 02:59 PM
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Posted By gster

1957 Robin Hood in Toronto Listed on Facebook...

1957 Robin Hood in Toronto
Listed on Facebook Market Place @ $175.00
Looks to be in very good condition...
06-11-23, 07:04 PM
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Posted By gster

I think the "slop" you refer to is due to the...

I think the "slop" you refer to is due to the larger cog. I notice this with my Superbe that has a 22 or 23 cog.
05-24-23, 09:31 AM
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Posted By gster

I often suspect bikes like these started with an...

I often suspect bikes like these started with an "I can change those tires this weekend"..... The wheels came off, time passed,
tires not installed, wheels misplaced.
04-23-23, 06:55 PM
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Posted By gster

Well.... finding an hub is probably free. Buying...

Well.... finding an hub is probably free. Buying specific hub parts can be very expensive on Amazon etc. One hub can probably supply all the parts you need now and in the future. I've had problems...
04-17-23, 03:05 PM
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Posted By gster

Both sets of bags are still on the bikes so you...

Both sets of bags are still on the bikes so you must have gotten a similar set.
04-08-23, 03:38 PM
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Posted By gster

This is my trusty 1978 Canadian built/assembled...

This is my trusty 1978 Canadian built/assembled Raleigh Superbe.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/p1030256_33904f38fe7e5bf1200ae35d95bd1d8256383924.jpg
This bike was...
04-02-23, 03:18 PM
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Posted By gster

OT but still interesting... ...

OT but still interesting...
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/p1030248_a8b8fba4546a2062dbaa58667c5f69ca231dc408.jpg
A Bitsa that I put together a few years back.
A...
03-27-23, 07:01 PM
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Posted By gster

My experience/lesson learned is NOT to spin the...

My experience/lesson learned is NOT to spin the wheel/hub without the indicator in place.
I was adjusting the hub play with the wheel in place and the key came out of its' "nest" and got chewed up.
02-27-23, 02:27 PM
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Posted By gster

I would think that it originally had drop...

I would think that it originally had drop bars/club racer style
12-28-22, 10:52 AM
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Posted By gster

british chrome i am currently back in mexico...

british chrome
i am currently back in mexico using a frankenstien computer with no caps.......
i bought a brand new bike here last year for one of the kids for christmas.
a year later the rims are...
10-20-22, 04:19 PM
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Posted By gster

That's a start.... I find they start to get...

That's a start....
I find they start to get weak around '73 or so
10-20-22, 01:47 PM
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Posted By gster

The later the bike the fainter the stamping on...

The later the bike the fainter the stamping on the hub. Try angling a flashlight on it from different angles.
10-08-22, 08:46 PM
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Posted By gster

I also have a couple of possible chainguards for...

I also have a couple of possible chainguards for your bike.
Black and blue....
09-18-22, 07:04 PM
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Posted By gster

1981 must have been close to the end......

1981 must have been close to the end......
09-18-22, 04:20 PM
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Posted By gster

Here's a nice DL-1 for sale in Toronto. Listed...

Here's a nice DL-1 for sale in Toronto.
Listed as a 1981...
09-12-22, 08:46 AM
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Posted By gster

I'm pretty sure I know the seller. I've bought a...

I'm pretty sure I know the seller. I've bought a few bikes from him over the years and he even bought one back from me....Go figure...
Thankfully I am out of the country and am able to maintain my...
09-06-22, 09:25 PM
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Posted By gster

A lot of things are rubbing the wrong way these...

A lot of things are rubbing the wrong way these days........
09-06-22, 01:08 AM
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Posted By gster

Nice work! What size chain did you use? I...

Nice work!
What size chain did you use?
I think that's what hung me up.
The master link was catching
09-05-22, 01:38 PM
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Posted By gster

I started a 6 speed project in the spring but...

I started a 6 speed project in the spring but haven't pursued it.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/285x177/download_fcc0bc5a83843a2ed68286d353dfdad2cf46dab7.jpg
09-05-22, 08:32 AM
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Posted By gster

Could be a S/A 3 Speed..... There's a...

Could be a S/A 3 Speed.....
There's a shifter...
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/720x472/main_qimg_f83f7d766252b04a0e1bec234b83dc38_47e63ef8eb2cb5a4ed5cbc6b671b4197f1aebdd4.jpg
08-28-22, 07:03 AM
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Posted By gster

It turns out he paid $300 for this sad collection...

It turns out he paid $300 for this sad collection of parts.
The wheels were loose and the front wheel barely clears the top of the fork..
Even with a short caliper up front, the pads are making...
08-21-22, 10:54 AM
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Posted By gster

Buyer Beware! A friend of mine brought this...

Buyer Beware!
A friend of mine brought this P.O.S over yesterday to see if I could help....
08-12-22, 04:48 PM
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Posted By gster

Very nice. I have a similar bike in Burgandy......

Very nice.
I have a similar bike in Burgandy...
I added the throttle controls to mine...
07-22-22, 07:49 PM
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Posted By gster

Seconded.

Seconded.
07-17-22, 09:40 PM
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Posted By gster

This Pashley Roadster 3 speed came back the other...

This Pashley Roadster 3 speed came back the other day for some TLC...
The owner is not the hands on type....
07-17-22, 06:26 AM
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Posted By gster

I've swapped out the cogs on most of my bikes,...

I've swapped out the cogs on most of my bikes, 19,20 and 21T.
You'll need a new chain as well but it's worth it.
Nice lookin' bike.
07-10-22, 08:05 PM
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Posted By gster

That explains a lot of things.

That explains a lot of things.
07-03-22, 07:11 PM
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Posted By gster

Yes, a tall 23" Superbe would suit you just...

Yes, a tall 23" Superbe would suit you just fine.
06-28-22, 08:24 PM
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Posted By gster

Cleaned up real good.

Cleaned up real good.
06-20-22, 08:56 PM
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Posted By gster

I bought a few pairs in Mexico last year...... ...

I bought a few pairs in Mexico last year......
I know that doesn't really help
06-19-22, 02:53 PM
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Posted By gster

I think that's even in the owners manual... an...

I think that's even in the owners manual...
an illustration of a guy lying flat on the tank (superman style)
06-18-22, 09:06 AM
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Posted By gster

1966 Honda 305 Super Hawk ...

1966 Honda 305 Super Hawk
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/cycle-zen-art-and-motorcycle-maintenance-comes-smithsonian-180973836/
06-17-22, 08:20 PM
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Posted By gster

I think his bike was a Honda 305... I'd like to...

I think his bike was a Honda 305...
I'd like to re read that book.
I had one....
06-17-22, 02:57 PM
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Posted By gster

Slightly O.T. Several rears ago I went to buy a...

Slightly O.T.
Several rears ago I went to buy a Hercules (AMF) from a guy for $75.00
He also had one of these for sale for $8000 which I thought was a lot.......
06-16-22, 06:10 AM
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Posted By gster

All good points. The gold paint accent on the...

All good points.
The gold paint accent on the steering tube also points to a Canadian bike.
06-15-22, 04:16 PM
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Posted By gster

Bit of a mystery..... heron eye- pre 61/62 ...

Bit of a mystery.....
heron eye- pre 61/62
old style calipers
oil port
date on hub
Sheldon Brown says FD is 65/66
N should be Nottingham
06-06-22, 10:29 AM
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Posted By gster

No, he's joined his other fallen friends on the...

No, he's joined his other fallen friends on the wall of valor...
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/p1030069_495d33ef62e5ce1d7bd0ab4bf8afef9c92f0eaaa.jpg
These guys...
06-06-22, 05:29 AM
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Posted By gster

Raleigh Oddball ...

Raleigh Oddball

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/281963874_5402962506414878_448774692327925604_n_a368040929e345f18c8436759ae6b5cf88a03548.jpg...
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