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04-03-20, 07:29 AM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

Absolutely not... It's an old brand with a rich...

Absolutely not... It's an old brand with a rich heritage! In fact it was one of few big UK bicycle manufacturers to evade being sucked in by the whole TI Raleigh business.
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07-02-19, 09:11 AM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

Williams cranks of this sort were literally made...

Williams cranks of this sort were literally made in exactly the same form throughout most of the 20th century, with production dropping off in the 1970s when cottered cranks lost favor. This fluted...
12-21-18, 04:44 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

SirMike1983 - That Phillips is brilliant. Well...

SirMike1983 - That Phillips is brilliant. Well done!

-Gregory
08-09-18, 08:10 AM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

I'd buy them both, swap the nicer bits from...

I'd buy them both, swap the nicer bits from either bike onto the frame of your choice, then sell all of the leftover stuff as a complete bike and get half the money back.
08-05-18, 06:41 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

A nice, even job from the look of things. ...

A nice, even job from the look of things.

But be warned, it will do likely both fix and rub off! Especially on the newer saddle, which already has fibers full of other dye and oils and waxes, it's...
07-02-18, 06:52 AM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Raleigh-Bicycle-C...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Raleigh-Bicycle-Cycling-Mens-Bike-w-Rod-Brakes-Sturmey-Archer-1930s/192584087178?hash=item2cd6e7f68a#viTabs_0

Seriously, someone make this man an offer! This is...
06-26-18, 10:35 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCELSIS-1950s-3-speed-Li...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCELSIS-1950s-3-speed-Lightweight-England-Ultra-rare/113105391720?hash=item1a559b5068:g:8HIAAOSwGXtXhp9a

Here's an "Excelsis" on Ebay that looks like it has a great...
05-16-18, 09:28 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

I want to play! Based on that photo, I'm going to...

I want to play! Based on that photo, I'm going to guess a Super Course Mk. II.

-Gregory
05-13-18, 01:58 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

Okay. When I click the link I only see one vague...

Okay. When I click the link I only see one vague photo of the non-drive side that I can't zoom in on. Where are you looking to see the details?
05-13-18, 08:23 AM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

Why would you say it's early-'50s rather than c....

Why would you say it's early-'50s rather than c. 1960? They looked virtually identical up until that time. There are also a number of models with rod brakes and full chain cases other than the Dawn...
05-06-18, 10:27 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

gster - however that bike rides, the aesthetics...

gster - however that bike rides, the aesthetics are very pleasing and you did a good job of it! I imagine the wandering front end is a symptom of the lacking stem reach and the slack fork angle. I...
05-05-18, 07:34 AM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

Thanks for the tips, gster! And once I find...

Thanks for the tips, gster! And once I find something I'll certainly get back and share it here. Cheers!

-Gregory
05-04-18, 08:47 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

browngw and BigChief Thanks for the replies!...

browngw and BigChief

Thanks for the replies! I think I'll be saving up for a DL-1 or comparable full roadster sooner rather than later. I'm really excited to try out such a bicycle. The only thing...
05-03-18, 09:58 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

I'm considering picking up a mid-'70s Raleigh...

I'm considering picking up a mid-'70s Raleigh Sports or DL-1. I was just curious about how the two compare for longer rides, and also what the weight difference is between the two (roughly)? Thanks!
04-21-18, 07:58 AM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

As a medieval historian, I'd love to have...

As a medieval historian, I'd love to have something like that. However, I would be forever bothered by the fact that the men are spinning backwards as I pedaled along... The Normans did not retreat...
05-15-17, 08:12 PM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

Thanks for the photos, DQRider Looks like a...

Thanks for the photos, DQRider Looks like a wonderful time! I spy a Pedersen in the upper left-hand corner of the last photo! That's the stuff of dreams! :D
05-02-17, 09:18 AM
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Posted By Kilroy1988

Lovely bicycle! Last year on Ebay a fellow had a...

Lovely bicycle! Last year on Ebay a fellow had a very clean example for sale at a decent price but he wanted more than $200 to ship it within the states, and I couldn't bite that bullet. Pity, that....
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