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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-16, 08:55 AM
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Posted By Fidbloke

I've seen a lot of these brass-faced selectors...

I've seen a lot of these brass-faced selectors turning up on the 'bay and the 'brassiness' does seem somewhat variable. Some are all one colour and others look very patchy.
I suspect that they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

That is definitely NOT a rebadged Raleigh.! ...

That is definitely NOT a rebadged Raleigh.!
What you have there is a Dawes Kingpin. Dawes sold loads of these in around the same era that Raleigh were knocking out the 20 (in its various guises)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-16, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Fidbloke

It's probably 5/16 BSF. All the British Standard...

It's probably 5/16 BSF. All the British Standard thread forms tend to be lumped together as 'Whitworth' as they share the same 55deg thread angle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

I answered your post and just realised that you'd...

I answered your post and just realised that you'd already done it. Ooops!
I have to type all my text into Notepad and paste it into the BF text box, so I hadn't noticed that you'd updated yourself....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

The 'S30' label is used in the Sturmey Archer...

The 'S30' label is used in the Sturmey Archer catalogue as a group name for a particular family of hubs. They lump their modern hubs together into 'families' in the catalogue.
It goes like this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-16, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

These people sell voltage regulators for use with...

These people sell voltage regulators for use with hub dynamos:
REGULATORS FOR DYNAMO GENERATORS (http://www.reflectalite.com/regulatorpage.html)

They sell one specifically for use with the GH6...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-16, 04:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

They would've called it a 'Superb' in the...

They would've called it a 'Superb' in the factory, so I'd go with that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Fidbloke

Exactly... That's why they labelled the shifter...

Exactly...
That's why they labelled the shifter as 'Low - Normal - High'. I tend to use Normal for most of my riding. It gets me about at 10-12mph and feels 'nicer' than the other gears.

More...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 05:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Fidbloke

I'll have a look, to see if I still have some of...

I'll have a look, to see if I still have some of my apprentice notes and text books.

For starters, BA threads were mainly used on electrical devices - Old Wireless sets, Aircraft and car...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-16, 05:09 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Fidbloke

Yeah, there must have been a reason for them to...

Yeah, there must have been a reason for them to do that. So many older vehicles were wired like that..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-16, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Fidbloke

The storeman at one of my previous jobs had...

The storeman at one of my previous jobs had over-ordered some sets of BA spanners, so he gave me a set. It's a nice little wallet, going from 0BA, right down to something like 10BA at the other end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-16, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

The thing that catches people out with BSW/BSF...

The thing that catches people out with BSW/BSF tooling, is that the tools are marked with the thread size, rather than the 'Across Flats' (AF) size of the fastener head.
The American UNC/UNF system...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Fidbloke

I think the 'Prince of Darkness' comment came...

I think the 'Prince of Darkness' comment came from the vehicle electrics side of things. As far as I know, the Lucas bicycle electrical bits were OK.?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 06:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

Yeah. Positive Earth was a strange idea. There...

Yeah.
Positive Earth was a strange idea. There must have been a reason for it, but it's obscured by time now.
My first car had a sticker under the bonnet, that said "This vehicle is wired NEGATIVE...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Fidbloke

They look interesting. And they don't shout...

They look interesting. And they don't shout 'modern' like some tyres do.
I'll have to see if they're available in Britain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

From what I've read, the old 'Bike Oil' that was...

From what I've read, the old 'Bike Oil' that was recommended for these hubs was equivalent to Monograde SAE 20 or 30 motor oil. Your best bet may be to find a place that sells engine oil for 4-Stroke...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

BSP (British Standard Pipe) is still used over...

BSP (British Standard Pipe) is still used over here on some Gas (Natural Gas - not the wet stuff) fittings, and threaded metal conduit fittings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Fidbloke

I think most of the threads on older Nottingham...

I think most of the threads on older Nottingham bikes are BSF.
The current ISO bicycle thread standard is based on the old BSC (British Standard Cycle).

The threads on the Sturmey Archer Dynohubs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

I was only relating what pads I’d tried myself...

I was only relating what pads I’d tried myself really. And of those, the Weinmann ones turned out to be the best all-rounders. Nowadays, a lot of people have good things to say about the Salmon Kool...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-15, 03:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

Many Moons ago, we had limited choice of brake...

Many Moons ago, we had limited choice of brake pads in the bike shops in town. I remember working my way through all the different types of pads - trying to find something which was a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-15, 10:58 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

I think it's a Registered Design Number....

I think it's a Registered Design Number. Essentially, it's a Copyright thing.
You don't seem to see it as much nowadays, but we don't manufacture as many items in Britain as we once did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-15, 01:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

Although Britain was decimalised in 1971, we kept...

Although Britain was decimalised in 1971, we kept using the 1 and 2 Shilling coins as legal tender up into the Eighties.
One Shilling was the same coin as the later 5p coin, so a Shilling is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

I have similar gearing on my 1990's Raleigh...

I have similar gearing on my 1990's Raleigh Chiltern. In 'Normal' gear, I can whizz round the local lanes at about 12mph and a reasonable cadence. It feels quite efficient. I only use Top gear for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-15, 12:22 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

I've been happily reading the 'Monty Python'...

I've been happily reading the 'Monty Python' thread and I've only just realised what your 'tag' name actually should be.!'
I'd always read it as 'Velovixen'.

I saw your reference to 'Mr....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-15, 12:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

At one point, they came with a 50 year warranty -...

At one point, they came with a 50 year warranty - according to the old catalogues. I can't imagine any modern bicycle manufacturer promoting the idea of their products lasting longer than the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

It's definitely RH=Front, LH=Rear in Britain. Or...

It's definitely RH=Front, LH=Rear in Britain. Or least, it has been on any bike I've been on.
Some people I know have warned me about hiring a bike on the Continent. They have their brakes the other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

You could try drilling a hole into a small wooden...

You could try drilling a hole into a small wooden batten. The hole should be about 1/2" or so - it should be a close fit over the stay. Clamp that wood into a vice, or secure it some other way.
Slip...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-15, 03:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

A modern 10w30 is going to be pretty runny stuff...

A modern 10w30 is going to be pretty runny stuff and more like a nicely brewed tea in its viscosity...
I thought that the 'ideal' oil for bikes was straight 30 grade, as used in lawn mowers and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-15, 03:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

Many British motorcycle manufacturers tried the...

Many British motorcycle manufacturers tried the same method, but people wanted bikes which not only kept the oil inside, but they wanted bikes that started in the morning as well. They often ended up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-15, 03:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

That's interesting to hear. I wondered how they...

That's interesting to hear. I wondered how they compared to other tyres.
I have some Michelin City Protek Plus tyres on my Raleigh Chiltern at the moment. It came with Raleigh Records, but they were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-15, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

I didn't realise that the Col de la Vie tyres...

I didn't realise that the Col de la Vie tyres were so 'plumpy'.!
They look like balloon tyres in your photo.
Have they made any difference to the ride quality.?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

There's a company in the UK selling new bikes...

There's a company in the UK selling new bikes that are based on 650c wheels & tyres. I think the bikes are called 'Tokyobike' or something like that. They have normal sized frames, so the wheels tend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-15, 11:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

I've only ever had old Raleighs from when I was...

I've only ever had old Raleighs from when I was younger in the 1970's, apart from a couple of unfortunate forays into the world of mountain bikes.

That means most of my bikes have had steel rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-15, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

Fair enough. I think I've seen some of these...

Fair enough.
I think I've seen some of these oilers sold somewhere as NOS, but I can't remember where.

I tried to carry your original quote across, so that it was highlighted in blue as a link,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-15, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
Posted By Fidbloke

I think you may find that the oil filler has a BA...

I think you may find that the oil filler has a BA thread. I've read somewhere that they're 2BA, but I'd double-check the specs if I were you.
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