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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 05:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Lawrence_S

Kurt Kaminer's "The Headbadge" shows the bike as...

Kurt Kaminer's "The Headbadge" shows the bike as ca. 1958-60 based on the seat tube decals. If I make it down to look at the bike I'll check the SA hub.

'The Headbadge': Raleigh Sports Visual ID &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-18, 05:04 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks, nlerner! I seem to remember a thread...

Thanks, nlerner! I seem to remember a thread about such a stem but I can't find it now. Did it look anything like the stem in the photos I posted at #17567?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks as always BigChief. Any comments on the...

Thanks as always BigChief. Any comments on the stem? Seems to me there was a thread outside of this one talking about a particular stem that was only used for one or two years, but now I can't find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

This looks different. ...

This looks different.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x896/00q0q_g7qd54yib0g_1200x900_0545d0872bb78acdf68341378bba45c27ab2991d.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Anyone care to posit an age for this Sports? I...

Anyone care to posit an age for this Sports? I can't find any images of that swan's head stem (probably called something different by the cognoscente.) And what's up with the chaincase? Someone get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Great advert! Really helps with zeroing in on a...

Great advert! Really helps with zeroing in on a date for this bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 04:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Interesting the K.B. shows what looks like a...

Interesting the K.B. shows what looks like a cable actuator, while the craigslist bike looks like it's rod operated from the original rod brake mechanism. An early retrofit?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 04:46 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

I guess that's what the extended vertical covers...

I guess that's what the extended vertical covers coming out the bottom are for? Hides the dynamo traction wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 04:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

It can be yours, BigChief! It's for sale on the...

It can be yours, BigChief! It's for sale on the Charleston Craigslist (not my ad, not my bike.) See my link to the sale in the initial post about this bike. Very pricey though. I've asked the seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-18, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

I'm sniping these photos from the Craigslist ad....

I'm sniping these photos from the Craigslist ad. Unfortunately, I'm the last person that would know about such esoteric things, being such a Noob. However the seller said in his ad the bike was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-18, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks CBH. The headlamp is Raleigh branded. It's...

Thanks CBH. The headlamp is Raleigh branded. It's a monster, isn't it? ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-18, 08:07 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Older Downtube-Shift DL-1L on Charleston SC Craigslist

https://charleston.craigslist.org/bik/d/vintage-raleigh-loop-frame/6655230203.html

Raleigh 3-Speeds seem to be coming out of the woodwork in Charleston. Here's an intact step-through downtube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-18, 04:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Just can't get over how stunning this super...

Just can't get over how stunning this super mode....uhm....Sturmeyfied Super Course is! Something to aspire to.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

I've seen many pics of Danish and Dutch bikes...

I've seen many pics of Danish and Dutch bikes with the rear wheel slide lock, which mine has. My downtube/seat tube decals (or I should say what's left of them) are identical to the fleabay bike. Too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-18, 06:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

From fleabay.uk:...

From fleabay.uk: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232859614350

Advertised as a "Ladies raleigh superb [sic], 1980's." Other than being a rod brake frame, there are a number of similarities to my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-18, 05:09 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

It seems you can't kick a rock in Toronto without...

It seems you can't kick a rock in Toronto without discovering an English 3-speed underneath! I guess that's the price to pay for The Sun Never Setting...etc., etc. :) Down here in South Cackalacky,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-18, 05:06 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Good to know you like the Kool Stops and I'm...

Good to know you like the Kool Stops and I'm thrilled that FINALLY someone is taking a scientific approach to brake pads! ;) I'll make do with the Fibrax units for the time being. The old pads are so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-18, 05:01 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks for the response and musings, Cute Boy...

Thanks for the response and musings, Cute Boy Horse. The bike is definitely a hodge-podge. I'm reading this at work this a.m. so have not checked the front mudguard for signs of flap attachments;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks BigChief. I've not been able to find out...

Thanks BigChief. I've not been able to find out any info on this iteration of the Superbe. The N0... serial number on the rear of the seat tube between the upper stays points toward Nottingham in an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thumpism, it's bent straight back perhaps a heavy...

Thumpism, it's bent straight back perhaps a heavy 1/8", enough to see it visually and definitely enough to make the wheel track right when centered between the fork legs. The wheel still mounts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks, BigChief. Did the Danish-produced...

Thanks, BigChief. Did the Danish-produced Raleighs have the Nottingham head badge and "Made in England" decals? I suppose this frame could have had new decals but from the looks of them they're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-18, 06:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

My two 1980 Raleighs. A Ladies Superbe with most...

My two 1980 Raleighs. A Ladies Superbe with most of the bells and whistles:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-18, 06:28 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

This should be my 10th post. Let's see if I can...

This should be my 10th post. Let's see if I can post some pics now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-18, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

And here I thought you might be referring to a...

And here I thought you might be referring to a cycling beauty queen from times past! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-18, 08:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks, noglider, for the compliment. I've...

Thanks, noglider, for the compliment. I've enjoyed your entertaining and illuminating posts during my lurking phase.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

I suppose there's hope for mine then, Big Chief....

I suppose there's hope for mine then, Big Chief. I say "Job Well Done!"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-18, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Newb "FTLOE3S" question: Has this thread been...

Newb "FTLOE3S" question: Has this thread been deemed the de facto place to pose Raleigh 3-speed questions? Would I have better luck posting here or starting a new specific thread in the main C&V...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-18, 06:21 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks, Big Chief, for the welcome! Your DL-1 is...

Thanks, Big Chief, for the welcome! Your DL-1 is top notch. Mine is more lower rung. Pics coming soon!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-18, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

I noticed the exact same thing desconheicido. Not...

I noticed the exact same thing desconheicido. Not always the case on internet fora. I've lurked for awhile and it seems a very civilized place.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-18, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

After 50 years of collecting various specialty...

After 50 years of collecting various specialty tools I get to add to the pile! I like that. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-18, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

Thanks, Salubrious! It's been about 48 years...

Thanks, Salubrious! It's been about 48 years since I last owned a Brit 3-speed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-18, 10:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,528,932
Posted By Lawrence_S

New poster here with <10 post count. It's really...

New poster here with <10 post count. It's really hard to reply to posts since almost all on this thread contain a URL! Anyways, have recently added a 1980 ladies Raleigh Superbe and (coincidentally)...
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