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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 05:46 AM
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Posted By 1989Pre

Monitor Sheerline brakes, too. Someone with a...

Monitor Sheerline brakes, too. Someone with a polishing wheel is going to be a very happy man...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

First ride of the season. The boat launch is...

First ride of the season. The boat launch is always my first. Brought some lunch and my new mini-binoculars, but all I saw was herring gulls. Nice spot. Sunny, breezy. 60F...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 10:53 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

It's amazing what 5 or 6 hours working on a bike...

It's amazing what 5 or 6 hours working on a bike like this will do. I like the period rear lamp.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

I just came across this bike in Craigslist, and...

I just came across this bike in Craigslist, and thought you might enjoy it:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

It's funny that you mention cheap bikes to fix. A...

It's funny that you mention cheap bikes to fix. A guy is coming down from from Nobleboro on saturday with a 1957 Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix that is in great shape and is "free" but I am giving him...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 05:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

Summers are great here. I don't usually ride that...

Summers are great here. I don't usually ride that far north, but I did do the Lobster Ride (117 miles) in '16,
which was right next to Union, at the Camden Snow Bowl.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

Just one, in full-sun. (I think I just "busted a...

Just one, in full-sun. (I think I just "busted a rhyme"). A trip downtown was a chance for me to shamelessly flaunt my "new" Apex Ultralite frame pump. Now, all I need is a Schrader-to-Presta adapter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:53 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

That looks great. Do you ride it mostly on paved...

That looks great. Do you ride it mostly on paved surfaces?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

You have touched-on an important and interesting...

You have touched-on an important and interesting dynamic, which, at its essence, I think, is an equation of relaxation/stimulation. My journey has inexorably been tuned to the former in these later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 06:16 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

It is interesting that you mention Sheldon Brown....

It is interesting that you mention Sheldon Brown. When I found this Elswick behind the L.B.S., it had a Newton registration plate (from the 1960's) on it. Newton, of course, is where Harris Cyclery...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

That is a fair suggestion. I'll remember to...

That is a fair suggestion. I'll remember to mention that option to whomever buys one (or two). Not many around here (that I know of) are familiar with working on these S/A hubs, so I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

I found both of these, a '55 ladies Elswick and a...

I found both of these, a '55 ladies Elswick and a '65 mens Hercules. I gave them what they needed. The Hercules only needed new tubes,tires and a saddle. The saddle that was on it had no springs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

That is a beautiful bike, and probably unusual...

That is a beautiful bike, and probably unusual outside of Belgium. Companies who focused on steel components like Brampton and Phillips are the unsung heroes of that era.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

I am a big fan of F.H. Grubb, the corporation,...

I am a big fan of F.H. Grubb, the corporation, the rider and the individual, but I had not heard-of nor seen the Kingston. Although Fred, himself, was an engineer, and his company was known for their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

Your words have the ring of truth. I am fixing up...

Your words have the ring of truth. I am fixing up two 3-speeds to sell right now, and with all new tires, tubes and saddles, and hand-grips for one, buying vintage bells would not be prudent. I did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 06:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

Browngw, you did a really nice job on these. They...

Browngw, you did a really nice job on these. They didn't want bells, though?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 04:58 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

That's a good call, installing a contemporary...

That's a good call, installing a contemporary saddle. I found a 1965 AMF Hercules (near-mint) last year that had the original, unbranded saddle. There were no springs under the surface, only a metal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

What is the reaction of the owners? I would think...

What is the reaction of the owners? I would think they would be pleased.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

For touch-up, I use a no-name brush-on clear from...

For touch-up, I use a no-name brush-on clear from my favorite online auction house. For entire frame-set, Rustoleum UV resistant. I've found it works well even over new vinyl decals, although some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Well., at least I didn't break any spoons on them...

Well., at least I didn't break any spoons on them (wipes sweat off brow). Maybe they fit a little better in summer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

Anybody tried the Kenda (Sunlite-branded) 26 x 1...

Anybody tried the Kenda (Sunlite-branded) 26 x 1 3/8" whitewalls? Wow. What a struggle they are to get on. Wow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

I like the unusual brake calipers, with pads not...

I like the unusual brake calipers, with pads not centered, but fore and aft of the caliper arms. Forks often look askew in photos. We need a dead-on side view. It has the fluted top eyes like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 07:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Is the Carmine flam the paint used on the...

Is the Carmine flam the paint used on the early-60's Lenton Grand Prix, or is this the Burgundy?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-23, 06:21 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Using the Raleigh paint code for the Carmine Red,...

Using the Raleigh paint code for the Carmine Red, CF24, might be helpful if you can find a cross-reference. Anyway, it appears that the Carmine was the same for Raleigh Lenton, Rudge Pathfinder and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-23, 04:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Somebody's going to be getting a good bike! A...

Somebody's going to be getting a good bike! A hot, soapy sponge and they'll be the talk of the town.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-23, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

That maroon is very pleasant. The B66 looks like...

That maroon is very pleasant. The B66 looks like it just came from the box. I'm wondering where the cable on the left chain-stay is going to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-23, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By 1989Pre

It looks about a '67? I did not know GB brakes...

It looks about a '67? I did not know GB brakes appeared on Raleigh Sports. Thanks for saving this one. The red should look stunning pretty soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

The white accents really do it. I like what you...

The white accents really do it. I like what you did with the bike. That's a nice-looking rack. People must be surprised to see you flying up hills. Roadie in cafe:
"I was neck-and-neck with this guy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Pompiere, thanks for sharing that with us. I'm...

Pompiere, thanks for sharing that with us. I'm glad you still have and ride it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

My newest acquisition, a '65 Hercules, was...

My newest acquisition, a '65 Hercules, was abandoned. It needs a new rear tire and tube, and some tuning of the shifter/cable, but after that, it will be offered for sale as a pair with a ladies '55...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

You can swap-out the Allvit for a Svelto, for...

You can swap-out the Allvit for a Svelto, for trouble-free operation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

I was just having some fun with it. Math isn't my...

I was just having some fun with it. Math isn't my strong suit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Yes, I think these Allez are as hard-to-find as...

Yes, I think these Allez are as hard-to-find as the Webb. I'm aiming at putting some Brampton B8's on the Claud I'm building.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

I might be wrong, but does that mean if I had a...

I might be wrong, but does that mean if I had a bag with 135 tuppence coins in it, I could buy these pedals?

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

I don't think I've seen a set for sale before....

I don't think I've seen a set for sale before. Certainly not in that fine condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Is this the bike you wanted to pick up before you...

Is this the bike you wanted to pick up before you left on your trip? Did he hold on to it for you? It looks great. It sure looks like a proper roadster to me, with the full chain case. Have you been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Made by Holdsworth, right? Nice race pedals.

Made by Holdsworth, right? Nice race pedals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-23, 04:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

I am unfamiliar with that symbol. What is its...

I am unfamiliar with that symbol. What is its meaning?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Yeah, it is a very nice bike, but it is not mine....

Yeah, it is a very nice bike, but it is not mine. I didn't even take the photo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Not mine: '35 Rudge All Weather ...

Not mine: '35 Rudge All Weather

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/_35_rudge_all_weather_1d77d5efdd908402d65f30bbf28f102bd62409dc.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

A very nice, basic renewal of a Triumph, complete...

A very nice, basic renewal of a Triumph, complete with a Sturmey Archer hub refurbish. (I played it at half speed, because the fast-forward bugs my eyes.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCokCRELVpU
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

What kind of riding do you plan on doing with the...

What kind of riding do you plan on doing with the bike? How would a 3-speed hub improve your experience?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-23, 04:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

I asked this same question, once, about...

I asked this same question, once, about chain-lube in general, and someone more knowledgeable told me they advised against it because of the additives like detergents in chain lube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Keep in-mind that some seatposts, like the...

Keep in-mind that some seatposts, like the Stratalite, had an open top.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 05:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

Ignore those oil ports. They were used to add oil...

Ignore those oil ports. They were used to add oil to re-liquify the animal-based greases used in yester-year. Instead, use marine, waterproof boat-trailer grease in the bottom bracket, front hubs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

A recent local finding: ...

A recent local finding:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/00h0h_2whct7e17w4_0ak07k_1200x900_66b790858d0136f39db89d1f73afd5c4241bfcb1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 07:39 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

"https" did not show in the address bar when I...

"https" did not show in the address bar when I clicked on the link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

I'm not sure what came stock on the Aero Clubman,...

I'm not sure what came stock on the Aero Clubman, but I have had great luck with Nicklin cranks. I run a double 46-49T (Raleigh-branded) on the Grubb, and, of course, the Rudge has a Nicklin.There is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

I rescued a 1965 Hercules from the front of the...

I rescued a 1965 Hercules from the front of the local supermarket, where it had been abandoned. It needs a new rear tire and tube, but outside of that, it seems ready to go. It may be a juvenile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-23, 05:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,614
Posted By 1989Pre

It makes sense. In 1950, I would say they still...

It makes sense. In 1950, I would say they still had some re-building to do.
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