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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 04:51 AM
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Posted By DQRider

1949 Raleigh Clubman Path Racer On Tour

Just a few shots from a long weekend of riding. The weather has been beautiful here, and once on the road, I simply didn't want to stop.

https://i.imgur.com/3Xz1ek4.png
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 08:35 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

What a beauty! Your paint has survived the...

What a beauty! Your paint has survived the intervening years quite a bit better than mine:

https://i.imgur.com/1QZzJZf.png

It's time to get the old (Club-) man out on the road again. We missed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Always one of my favorite rides. Did you eat at...

Always one of my favorite rides. Did you eat at Nick's Diner?

https://i.imgur.com/0rLGyDa.png
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

No! I forgot about that ad. I've never even had a...

No! I forgot about that ad. I've never even had a nibble on that. No, our financial crisis is over, and I am gainfully employed again. I'm at work now, in fact, and FB is blocked on our server, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Haven't Been Here In Awhile!

Recent rides with my `49 Raleigh Clubman...

https://i.imgur.com/X7dnaO2.png
Capital View Café

https://i.imgur.com/hqPo81Z.png
On the Ford Bridge over the Mississippi
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 08:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

That's a long way to go, for sure. And with the...

That's a long way to go, for sure. And with the uncertain weather in these parts, you risk a miserable vacation experience. However, I'm sure the folks of Gentleman Cyclists, both Ladies and Gents...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Victory at the ABCE

I've been away from this thread for awhile. Other bikes, English and French, have captured my attentions at the moment. The following post is about a bike that I've posted here before, even though it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

That is a brilliant photograph, Johno59. :thumb: ...

That is a brilliant photograph, Johno59. :thumb:

Your use of lighting and a small aperture for depth-of-field turns a technical photograph into a work of art. Very nice!


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-19, 12:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Wow, that was quite a day for you! Not only did...

Wow, that was quite a day for you! Not only did he score an awesome bicycle, but he triumphed in the "Gravity Race and Day-Old Pastry Joust", and his beautiful Bates won another award. Way to go,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Gracious as always, BigChief. Thank you, sir! I...

Gracious as always, BigChief. Thank you, sir! I would love to see more ride reports on this thread; the theme certainly would accommodate them.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

I'm looking for a rear brake, and I don't see...

I'm looking for a rear brake, and I don't see one. Is that it? Please don't make good on your threat! :D

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-19, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Raleigh Clubman Ride Report

Here is a link to my ride report from last Sunday (lots of pics!).

https://www.bikeforums.net/21064065-post13955.html

I didn't want to double-post...


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Rode the Clubman to Cannon Falls Today

The green tag on the stem is to show that I paid the toll to the troll at the gate. But of course, these are not trolls at all, but wonderful people who make sure folks pay their share to keep up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

For The Love of One Particular English 3-Speed

For those of you looking for technical content, please, just skip this post.

Staying true to the theme of this thread, I am declaring my love for one particular English 3-Speed: This incredible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Thanks Jackbombay. I used the threadless design...

Thanks Jackbombay. I used the threadless design because it leaves the original threads intact, and was the most elegant solution to the problem.

Are you running the Bluemels fenders, or metal? I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

That's a good point. I have several of them...

That's a good point. I have several of them (adapters) in various saddle bags around the shop.

Oh, and I didn't answer Road Fan's question about original wheel size. I had to look this up: 26" x...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

I used a Velo Orange threadless, sealed BB; I...

I used a Velo Orange threadless, sealed BB; I believe the width was the Raleigh standard 71mm for that time period. I don't remember the spindle size right now, but I know I did the necessary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 07:36 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Yeah, that was the mission right from the start....

Yeah, that was the mission right from the start. When I looked at that frameset, the bike started building itself in my mind, so I had a crystal-clear vision of what I wanted before I even dug out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

1949 Raleigh Clubman Retro-Mod Almost Finished

Some of you may recall the "before" shots I put up here sometime late last year. Here is one to jog your memory:

https://i.imgur.com/lUzc7kR.png

This is a "Patina Preservation" project, as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-19, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

That's right. You colonists have lost control of...

That's right. You colonists have lost control of yourselves and this huge country you stole from The King. It's time to remind you of your gentlemanly English manners... or something. :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-19, 05:53 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Oh, but of course! I will be sitting tall and...

Oh, but of course! I will be sitting tall and proud on my DL1, dressed in my bright red coat with a big, silly hat. :p

https://i.imgur.com/A9xYZoo.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-19, 07:53 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

This is a topic that comes up a lot at meetings...

This is a topic that comes up a lot at meetings of the Gentlemen Cyclists, and the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour in particular.

The theory is that what we call "spinning" was considered undignified,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

I'm trying to find a nice old brass quadrant...

I'm trying to find a nice old brass quadrant shifter for the top tube, but I'm not even sure if the cable pull is the same.

That's the first time I've ever seen a seat-tube shifter. I wonder how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-19, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Aw shucks, BC! :o Thanks, though. I'm...

Aw shucks, BC! :o

Thanks, though. I'm thinking I will save that for a winter project. Building a wheel is still a new process to me - I've only done two successfully, and they needed re-truing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Speaking of Scorchers, my Pashley Roadster...

Speaking of Scorchers, my Pashley Roadster conversion has become my favorite "Just grab it and go" bike. And not only for trips around the neighborhood, either.

https://i.imgur.com/leoOdwR.png
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Yes, agreed :thumb: It inspires me to get...

Yes, agreed :thumb:

It inspires me to get back to work on my `49 Clubman scorcher, but not until I've taken a couple of my other bikes out for a ride this weekend.

The DL1 will have to wait...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-19, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

A drum-braked Bonneville :thumb: Very nice indeed!

A drum-braked Bonneville :thumb: Very nice indeed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-19, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Oh man... now there's a blast from the past! ...

Oh man... now there's a blast from the past!

Wandering a bit off-topic here...

(It's actually "Song of the Sausage Creature")

That article inspired me to sell my Japanese bikes and buy a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-18, 10:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

D'oh! Well, there's reason number 3,587 why it's...

D'oh! Well, there's reason number 3,587 why it's not a good idea for me to try fixed gear. :eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-18, 09:46 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Are you referring to pedal strikes on the shift...

Are you referring to pedal strikes on the shift cable? I always use a top-routing to avoid this. Unless it's a step-through, of course. But women tend to have smaller feet... :rolleyes:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-18, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Thanks, Dave! That's a Soma Oxford (Northroads...

Thanks, Dave! That's a Soma Oxford (Northroads style) handlebar, flipped.

As for the grips, well... I paid for the privilege of having them look old and worn:

Part Num 605184
Brooks Plump...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-18, 09:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Well, if you found it difficult, Big Chief, it...

Well, if you found it difficult, Big Chief, it may well be impossible for the likes of me. :foo: But I'll see what I can find. Perhaps a consultation with Mark Stonich (BikeSmith) is in order...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Patina Preservation Progress

The weather turned beautiful today, after weeks of mostly cloudy/snowy/rainy ugliness. So I brought my 1949 Raleigh Clubman project out into the sunshine to get some photos.

These were taken...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-18, 12:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

And you would be right. Ready for the road, but...

And you would be right. Ready for the road, but w/o a water bottle, my Super Course 5-speed weighs 26.5 lbs. Put most of that down to the bamboo fenders and sprung Brooks Flyer saddle.



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-18, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

I appreciate your methodology here, but I do...

I appreciate your methodology here, but I do actually know what I'm doing.

"The Must for Rust" product I use is what you call a rust converter. Using a light scouring pad to apply it cleans and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-18, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Wow... well done! This looks like something I...

Wow... well done! This looks like something I would build. :thumb:

How much heavier do you think it would be with a standard 36h AW steel shell?


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-18, 07:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

I've used a Rust-Oleum product called "The Must...

I've used a Rust-Oleum product called "The Must for Rust". Rubbing it in with a mild scouring pad and letting it sit for about 4-6 hours.

Then I washed it with Dawn and water, followed by a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-18, 07:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

That certainly puts things in perspective. .

That certainly puts things in perspective.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-18, 02:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Sorry, but I guess I'm more interested in the...

Sorry, but I guess I'm more interested in the ride quality than technical minutiae.

I'm an aerospace quality manager at work - I get enough tech every day by necessity. On my own time, I go all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

I'm constantly amazed by the depth of knowledge...

I'm constantly amazed by the depth of knowledge in this particular thread. You guys are something else. :thumb:

Here's the closest shot I have of that decal over the 'C' in "Clubman" on the ST:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 03:57 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By DQRider

Out of My Comfort Zone: 1948 Clubman Patina Preservation

I posted a while back with a photo of what I thought was a 1949 Raleigh Clubman frameset that I was going to buy from the "Shirt-tail Organizer" (STO) of the Lake Pepin 3-speed Tour, Jon Sharratt.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

In the Spirit of the Season

I rode my DL-1 today around the local cemetary, to get some photos that portray that Halloween spirit.

https://i.imgur.com/C55jCIB.png

It was foggy very early this morning. That would have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-18, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

But at least they let you sleep in your...

But at least they let you sleep in your clapped-out car in their parking lot after your house gets foreclosed. :rolleyes:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-18, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Autumn Leaves and Terrible Headwinds

Here are some images from my ride yesterday on the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail in Faribault, MN.

https://i.imgur.com/7dAqtzj.png

I meant to get out and photograph our beautiful Autumn leaves,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

An English Sort of Weekend

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This past weekend seemed very English to me. Mind you, I've never been there, but most of the literature and video of England shows an environment that is mostly green ground and grey skies,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-18, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

That's something I've thought about, but the...

That's something I've thought about, but the logistics of getting them all to a suitable location at once have not yet been solved. Still, it IS Autumn, best time of year for that sort of thing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-18, 07:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Nittos are nice, but quite pricey. I've found an...

Nittos are nice, but quite pricey. I've found an alternative that I use on all my North Roads type builds, and they are half the cost of Nittos.

They are called "Action Porteur": Action Porteurs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

ABCE Continued...

Okay, home at last, and photos processed.

I'm going to split these between this thread - all the 3 speed / internal hub stuff - and "Where Did You Ride Today" for all the rest.

Saturday began...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-18, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

ABCE Highlights

This will only be a teaser, because I'm at work right now and haven't processed all my photos from the weekend yet.

I rode my Super Course light-roadster conversion for this event, and I must...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-18, 08:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,831
Posted By DQRider

Thanks, BigChief. That means a lot coming from...

Thanks, BigChief. That means a lot coming from you.

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. 2018 has been a very tough year for me, and this bike is one of the few highlights I can look back on to...
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