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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-13, 12:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

There's one on e-Bay UK right now, current bid is...

There's one on e-Bay UK right now, current bid is only 1.2 Pounds; about $2.50 or so. However, shipping is 16.99 Pounds; $26 more or less. Here's a link:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Nice restoration on the Rudge Gasbag; you really...

Nice restoration on the Rudge Gasbag; you really can't go wrong with black on a vintage Brit cycle. Looking forward to seeing more of your handi work.

So, how far south of Chicago are you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-13, 06:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Here's a thought; The C&V Forum's First Annual...

Here's a thought; The C&V Forum's First Annual Group Tour of the UK. Package would include air fare, lodging & meals (perhaps at a UK C&Ver's house?) and of course a guided tour of as many C&V...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

And that's why I'm trying to convince the Mrs....

And that's why I'm trying to convince the Mrs. that we need to retire in the UK. The first step in my scheme is getting us there for a long visit, say several weeks in length, and take along two or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Let me be the first to welcome you to the assylum...

Let me be the first to welcome you to the assylum Beic. Nice to have the UK represented. Now, about all of those vintage parts you chaps are hoarding over there.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-13, 07:02 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

That Superbe should be a fine ride when you get...

That Superbe should be a fine ride when you get it presentable. I would image you keep that one and sell your brother your '75 Sports. (That's what I would do!)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Always glad to share with my fellow CV'ers. I...

Always glad to share with my fellow CV'ers. I might add that after I bought my two Barley's, I decided to offer one for sale. The buyer got a new Carradice for a lot less than what he would have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-13, 06:22 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

In case you are not aware, a British company...

In case you are not aware, a British company called Wiggles is probably the best place to buy your Carradice bag(s) when it's time. I bought (2) Barley's from them each at about half of what I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-13, 05:39 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Fixed1313, perhaps I'm a bit biased, (see link...

Fixed1313, perhaps I'm a bit biased, (see link below!) but I like what you've done with your Dunelt, it looks great. However, that nylon bag has to go!! This bike needs a proper British saddle bag...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Here's a couple of photos of my '73 Sports with a...

Here's a couple of photos of my '73 Sports with a Carradice Barley bag attached:
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I also intend to replace the bag on my Sports Racer with one of these larger bags with the side...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

I hate you too!! OK, I really didn't meat...

I hate you too!!

OK, I really didn't meat that either.

Post some pics of the finished wheel and your address and when you'll be away for a good length of time. Let's see, 15 hrs to drive from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 12:04 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

I hate you!! OK, I really didn't meat that....

I hate you!!

OK, I really didn't meat that. I've been searching for a 1954 dated S/A hub for the past year or more for my '54 Humber restoration. I just missed one on e-Bay last week.

Post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 11:07 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Congrats Randy and welcome to the asylum. I'm...

Congrats Randy and welcome to the asylum. I'm sure that Herc will gives you years of enjoyment. As far as the oil cap for your hub, since your bike shop is working on the Herc, let them get one for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Randy, I have to agree wwith the majority; grab...

Randy, I have to agree wwith the majority; grab the LTD from the bike shop. That being said, that Herc sure does look to be in pretty nice shape.

As far as buying both, who ever heard of anyone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Highly doudtful that a bidder with a feedback...

Highly doudtful that a bidder with a feedback score of 199 would not know how e-Bay works. It's also interesting that the winning bidder (feedback score of 0) enters two bids on the same day, just a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-11, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Randy, If you're feeling adventurous, I...

Randy,

If you're feeling adventurous, I have a '74 Coffee Brown 23" frame set with crank in my garage I could let go for a reasonable amount. You could then build up a bike to suit your style or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Eric, I sent you a PM. Don't want to sidestep...

Eric, I sent you a PM. Don't want to sidestep this post.

And now back to the original post!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

The Strumey Archer 3 speed hubs are pretty much...

The Strumey Archer 3 speed hubs are pretty much indestructable, and are easy enough to adjust with the right references such as Sheldon Brown's web site such as Retro Raleighs:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Of the two, IMHO, the Philips would be the better...

Of the two, IMHO, the Philips would be the better choice over the Sears. Plus the seller of the Philips has been selling some quality bicycles for some time and his pricing has always seemed to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-11, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Be careful here; 25 bids and only two bidders...

Be careful here; 25 bids and only two bidders plus one has no bidding history so he could be a shill. Just my opinion.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-10, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Interesting. Any chance you have additional...

Interesting. Any chance you have additional pictures; headtube showing headbadge, chainguard? I know for a fact that Humber offered a Sports version with the Duplex fork and drop bars in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-10, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

You would need a universal cable with a special...

You would need a universal cable with a special adapter as shown in the picture below. You can find these on e-Bay and most good LBS.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-10, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

I have several Hercules catalog scans; 1937,...

I have several Hercules catalog scans; 1937, 1949, 1951 and 1953. There's no mention of a Renoun in any of those scans. I sent your photos to a friend in Ireland who is pretty knowledgeable on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-10, 07:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

One trick I discovered was using Goop hand...

One trick I discovered was using Goop hand cleaner worked quite well. You can apply it with your fingers or an old tooth brush, removing the excess with an old cloth.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Am I right in assuming that the Hercules hubs...

Am I right in assuming that the Hercules hubs were not date stamped?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-10, 06:13 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

[QUOTE=mkeller234;11704827]Inspired by the recent...

[QUOTE=mkeller234;11704827]Inspired by the recent Raleigh lamp thread I found a NOS one on ebay.uk. Thanks to RHM for the suggestion of searching "Pifco". It takes an obsolete battery so I had to rig...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

I have to agree with Rudi on this. The oil rub...

I have to agree with Rudi on this. The oil rub should work wonders preserving the original paint and decals. The one thing you do not want to do is to strip it and powder coat it; that would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-10, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

That rear tire needs air!!

That rear tire needs air!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-10, 07:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

I received this Google alert this morning; anyone...

I received this Google alert this morning; anyone looking for a green Sports in a 23" frame?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/1969266179.html


Green RALEIGH SPORTS vintage mens...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-10, 07:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Sometime in the late 60's I believe, Humbers lost...

Sometime in the late 60's I believe, Humbers lost their distinctiveness and closely resembled Raleighs in design and colors; the chain wheel and decals being the only indicator between the two makes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-10, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

This was posted on Flickr: ...

This was posted on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/damonabnormal/2886626282/sizes/z/in/photostream/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-10, 11:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Tom is spot on with his advice. We've all been in...

Tom is spot on with his advice. We've all been in your shoes, wanting something to a point where you're willing to pay what ever it takes to get it. For me it was a '69 Firebird I couldn't live...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

There are others on e-Bay selling the same bags,...

There are others on e-Bay selling the same bags, one seller asking for $20 each, Buy It Now:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

I'm about 2-1/2 hrs south of you in O'Fallon....

I'm about 2-1/2 hrs south of you in O'Fallon. Since you seem to be rather remote, your best bet for replacement parts would be on-line. Harris Cyclery in West Newton, MA has many English 3 speed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Begin by visiting the Retro Raleigh web site....

Begin by visiting the Retro Raleigh web site. There's a ton of information on English 3 speeds and Sturmey Archer; history, technical, parts and much, much more:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-10, 09:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

So, did you pull the trigger on either? Be...

So, did you pull the trigger on either? Be careful, these can become on obsession!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Does Western Canuckistan have child labor laws? ...

Does Western Canuckistan have child labor laws?

Just kidding, that's really awesome. I'm a bit envious, I wish I knew how to build a wheel.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-10, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

I bought the Grand Prix from the original owner....

I bought the Grand Prix from the original owner. Well, actually his wife sold me the bike. She posted it on Craigslist in 2007. On my way to buy it, I called her to let her know I'd be there soon and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-10, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

Buck, you can check out more pics of the Robin...

Buck, you can check out more pics of the Robin Hood, the green Raleigh Sports and more of my bikes on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stl914/sets
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,951
Posted By gbalke

I have to agree with Tom. Craigslist has been...

I have to agree with Tom. Craigslist has been very good to me over the past couple of years. I would check the CL several times a day, every day. My first was a '68 Robin Hood for my wife that I paid...
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