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Forum: Commuting
11-12-20, 12:51 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By JMONAY

Hey! You've been posting a lot on the Raleigh...

Hey! You've been posting a lot on the Raleigh facebook group lately. Cool to see you here. Love your bike as always!!
11-11-20, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 284,682
Posted By JMONAY

I had perused this thread earlier this past...

I had perused this thread earlier this past spring when I was thinking of getting back onto a ss/fg. I converted an '84 Takara Prestige (basically a Schwinn Traveler with cheaper crankset, if you're...
07-22-20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,842
Posted By JMONAY

No worries! Appreciate the opinion from someone...

No worries! Appreciate the opinion from someone who has had it for a while. I've had mine for a couple weeks now and it works great. I made sure every thread had anti-seize or blue loctite on it and...
06-07-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,842
Posted By JMONAY

Ok, so Chasertech responded to my email a while...

Ok, so Chasertech responded to my email a while ago and it looks like they really are just out of stock temporarily due to interruptions in the supply stream. They're waiting on their new shipment of...
06-07-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,842
Posted By JMONAY

Ooh!! Thanks for naming the other adapters - the...

Ooh!! Thanks for naming the other adapters - the sharkfin functionally looks just like what the Chasertech one would do. Looks like we have some options here.
06-03-20, 12:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,842
Posted By JMONAY

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately it looks like...

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately it looks like no one sells the Woodman Disco System any longer. The brake mount with the arm looks very similar to Chasertech's adapter, though. I may just have to...
05-29-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,842
Posted By JMONAY

Chasertech or equivalent disc brake adapter?

I come at risk of the "origin story" being needlessly wordy so I'll just say that a series of events has led me to begin a nice '90s GT project (frame only, no original fork) with disc brakes as a...
01-16-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,085
Posted By JMONAY

Yup, I did. And I figured as much would be true...

Yup, I did. And I figured as much would be true about the Top Contact Winter. They seem like they're longer-wearing as well, based on what my Riddlers look like after one season of not-too-crazy...
01-14-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,085
Posted By JMONAY

I ended up buying the Star Grips after my one...

I ended up buying the Star Grips after my one comment in this thread since they were on sale - didn't use them until a few months ago but I ended getting so many little pebbles stuck in the treads...
02-25-18, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,285
Posted By JMONAY

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e_dhQjia4TE/Wj_ruNxG2XI...

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e_dhQjia4TE/Wj_ruNxG2XI/AAAAAAAAdhc/EaW-k62UnNk1WWOK6HGgjvuWyUJzapbbwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_20171026_110641.jpg

Hey folks, I forgot to update this post. I went for the new...
Forum: Commuting
12-24-17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By JMONAY

I have updates now ... built a fixed gear for...

I have updates now ... built a fixed gear for winter commuting, which had been in the plans for a while. I used the same wheels, as well as a 20t rear sprocket just like the Hercules so I can swap...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-17, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By JMONAY

Thanks!! And you have the same idea that I have....

Thanks!! And you have the same idea that I have. I was considering building up another beater road bike as a fixed gear with this wheelset, with thoughts of being able to swap wheels between the two...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-17, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By JMONAY

Thanks! Right now the Hercules uses 25 mm tires,...

Thanks! Right now the Hercules uses 25 mm tires, but there's room for 28's max. I was determined to keep the original fenders on the Hercules because I love the appearance but I've heard of people...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By JMONAY

Thanks!! And yes, it's a cambium C17. I love it....

Thanks!! And yes, it's a cambium C17. I love it. I bought it a little over a year ago for about $100, since it was on sale. Very worthwhile purchase. If I was to be extremely picky, a B17 is usually...
09-10-17, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

That's sweet! Do let me know how that goes,...

That's sweet! Do let me know how that goes, especially how you deal with finding a long-enough steerer tube. That's in a realm that I am fairly unfamiliar with, so maybe that's a silly question and...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,359,793
Posted By JMONAY

Jeez, I always love visiting this thread. So many...

Jeez, I always love visiting this thread. So many beautiful, functional rides (and functionality in my eyes is a form of beauty)

Anyway, I can't remember the last time I posted here but here are...
08-29-17, 12:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,909
Posted By JMONAY

She moved to Ireland years ago but kept posting. ...

She moved to Ireland years ago but kept posting.

Well, it still seems she hasn't posted since April on her blog, and stopped posting on Instagram in July. Perhaps it all came to a halt in April...
08-20-17, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,285
Posted By JMONAY

Raleigh Stuntman / 650B?

Hello, friends.

So I'm used to puttering around in the c/v forum but I bought my first modern and brand new bike a month and a half ago, a 2017 Raleigh Stuntman. I love the heck out of it but...
08-14-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

Ah, that's unfortunate. I don't have a spare but...

Ah, that's unfortunate. I don't have a spare but will keep my eye out in case I stumble across one, and let you know.
06-28-17, 02:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

I agree about the gearing. 46/16 felt perfect for...

I agree about the gearing. 46/16 felt perfect for me in Ann Arbor, just as 46/20 or 48/21 does with a Raleigh Sports. I used the 36t crank mainly because of its arm length, and the 13t rear cog I...
06-26-17, 11:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

Thanks! Your Twenty with the drum brake -...

Thanks!

Your Twenty with the drum brake - is this the same one that you mentioned when I was building up the drum brake Raleigh Sports two years ago? As for the Sports ('79 superbe), I feel you...
06-21-17, 12:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

So, after this conversation, work stopped because...

So, after this conversation, work stopped because school hit me hard and winter came so I didn't want to destroy the bike with road salt. Priorities, I guess.

Anyway, I completed it yesterday,...
11-27-16, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

That makes sense. Thanks for the pointers!!

That makes sense. Thanks for the pointers!!
11-27-16, 02:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

Oh good. Will message you

Oh good. Will message you
11-27-16, 01:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

Aw man. so I've already bought a square taper...

Aw man. so I've already bought a square taper spindle for the Twenty, but I think I still want it. Are you certain this is one that fits English bottom brackets or is there a chance it's a French...
11-27-16, 01:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

Thanks, that gives a good ballpark. I do happen...

Thanks, that gives a good ballpark. I do happen to have some 1/4" balls lying around to experiment on first. I also have another set of Raleigh balls if they end up being suitable (the originals in...
11-27-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

To the best of my knowledge, I think this means...

To the best of my knowledge, I think this means that in addition to what you said, you just have to hold the balls up to the cups and spindle to make sure they're riding on the worn spot, as opposed...
11-27-16, 03:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

Thanks for the input! I guess I could have been...

Thanks for the input! I guess I could have been more clear - I was initially considering keeping the cottered crank, which I only have the 140 and 165 mm versions. But now that I've decided to go...
11-26-16, 10:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

Thanks!! If I decide that pedal strike ceases to...

Thanks!! If I decide that pedal strike ceases to bug me, I will go for this option. Any idea what size bearing balls are to be used? I only wonder because Sheldon brown had to mix and match, but if...
11-26-16, 03:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

I did look into that, but unfortunately my bb is...

I did look into that, but unfortunately my bb is 76 mm wide. I did consider having it turned down but don't really have the means to do so.
11-26-16, 02:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,636
Posted By JMONAY

Raleigh Twenty fork and other mods?

Apologies in advance for wordiness:

Being a fan of old Raleigh 3-speeds, I finally got a Twenty over the summer and planned to keep it mostly original but my itchy fingers and a few seriously worn...
06-04-16, 09:26 AM
Replies: 646
Views: 159,109
Posted By JMONAY

525281525282 I recently completed this build...

525281525282

I recently completed this build - my first non-classic/vintage bike. Bought this frame for a great bargain, and I found out why because the seat post was seriously stuck. There was...
05-09-16, 05:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,085
Posted By JMONAY

Regarding the argument of fat tires vs. skinny...

Regarding the argument of fat tires vs. skinny tires, I have experienced the plusses and minuses of both. Folks from both sides have presented fair points and the facts and experiences provided are...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-16, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,772
Posted By JMONAY

Thank you all for the advice. I suppose Michelin...

Thank you all for the advice. I suppose Michelin Protek shall remain on my list of tires to try, maybe on another bike. As for my 1958 Raleigh Sports, it will probably be set for a while. I took the...
03-31-16, 06:30 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 159,109
Posted By JMONAY

Ah, thanks. so it has nothing to do with the...

Ah, thanks. so it has nothing to do with the inside. Guess I should get myself up to speed on newer bikes - until now I have not owned anything newer than 1981 :D
03-31-16, 05:38 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 159,109
Posted By JMONAY

Hi all, I just got a second hand rum runner frame...

Hi all, I just got a second hand rum runner frame recently - it has bottle bosses and a 1" steerer tube. Somebody said that would indicate it being a 2010 model ... ? Also, the seat post is way...
03-13-16, 07:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,106
Posted By JMONAY

@Prowler...

@Prowler (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=360474), Thanks for the advice. I shall look into it. There is a shop in town that I go to look for classic SA parts. They might have the ability.
...
03-13-16, 05:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,696
Posted By JMONAY

Hey sloar, your bike actually looks pretty good....

Hey sloar, your bike actually looks pretty good. Definitely more refined than many of the things I've thrown together. Ain't nothing wrong with a frankenbuild here and there, either!

In spirit...
03-13-16, 04:47 PM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,664
Posted By JMONAY

And this one. Not sure if it was a real ad but my...

And this one. Not sure if it was a real ad but my friend sent it to me. This isn't so much bad or nonsensical (I'd say it's not) but it's wacky. I like it. I like the way the ad is worded. In all...
03-13-16, 04:43 PM
Replies: 22,293
Views: 4,619,664
Posted By JMONAY

Not sure if this belongs here, so 0remind me if...

Not sure if this belongs here, so 0remind me if it doesn't.

Vintage Raleigh Colt 3 Speed Men's Bicycle Bike Green Nottingham England | eBay...
03-13-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,106
Posted By JMONAY

How badly was that fork bent? The fork on my 1958...

How badly was that fork bent? The fork on my 1958 Raleigh 3-speed has been bent since before I got it. Very slightly though, and bent at the blades and not at the braze. It makes the ride just ever...
03-13-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,059
Posted By JMONAY

Beautiful. and Ah, I see you have a Brooks saddle...

Beautiful. and Ah, I see you have a Brooks saddle as well, although not in the traditional sense. I respect that. Old mattress saddles are underrated in my opinion. I'm a sucker for those heavy, old...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-16, 01:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,772
Posted By JMONAY

Vittoria Randonneur tire for Raleigh Sports?

So, I was looking for new tires for my trusty ol' steed. The "gumwall" Schwalbe Delta Cruisers I have been using for the past ~700 miles started developing cracks between the threads. I came across...
03-13-16, 01:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,059
Posted By JMONAY

Thank you all for the valuable suggestions. On...

Thank you all for the valuable suggestions. On another thread, oddjob2 offered me his 21" 1981 Lotus Excelle mixte as a bare frame. I have sincegiven it a 1966 Sturmey-Archer AW hub, Sugino 40/44t...
03-13-16, 01:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,079
Posted By JMONAY

Just wanted to update you all. Thank you all for...

Just wanted to update you all. Thank you all for your help and thank you oddjob2 for coming to the rescue. Your former Lotus Excelle is about to take on new life. 1966 Sturmey Archer AW hub, 40/44t...
03-04-16, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,410
Posted By JMONAY

Beautiful work. It seems this nice blue color was...

Beautiful work. It seems this nice blue color was popular on the Canada-made Raleighs. Not sure how I didn't stumble upon this post before, because apparently everything here is dated to when I found...
03-01-16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,390
Posted By JMONAY

Ah. I looked on the site earlier, I do agree it...

Ah. I looked on the site earlier, I do agree it is inconvenient that the shifters that do work are not listed with the hubs, but they say that separately in the shifter catalog. I think there are...
02-29-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,137
Posted By JMONAY

rhm, thanks for the info! B66 Champion S does...

rhm, thanks for the info! B66 Champion S does make sense. I knew it was a shorter, narrower version of something, just didn't know what. There is an identical one here ...
02-29-16, 05:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,390
Posted By JMONAY

Sturmey-Archer's answer: it doesn't work. ...

Sturmey-Archer's answer: it doesn't work.

For those who may/will be wondering the same thing
02-29-16, 05:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,137
Posted By JMONAY

Not to add to the confusion, but I have been up...

Not to add to the confusion, but I have been up an down the interwebs and still have not been able to come across any info about my recent acquisition. I have what is labeled simply as a "Champion...
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