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04-28-20, 08:01 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Or buy a garage sale Raleigh, ditch the fenders...

Or buy a garage sale Raleigh, ditch the fenders and flip the bars...all for about $100...
04-28-20, 07:55 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Looks like a Rudge

Looks like a Rudge
08-06-19, 09:27 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Thanks, but no issue to be be fixed, happy the...

Thanks, but no issue to be be fixed, happy the way they are.
08-05-19, 09:30 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Both....but truthfully, the brake levers would be...

Both....but truthfully, the brake levers would be better used on the top of the bar but the only time I keep my fingers on them is during long steep descents, others wise the bike is best for slow...
08-04-19, 09:16 PM
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Posted By Velognome

This one gets some big miles on occasion ...

This one gets some big miles on occasion

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1920x1080/1oke6bu_98e6a736892f8b627ad7ec7fc75b7ab05534c136.jpg
06-11-19, 08:26 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Indeed! I used to climb out of the saddle on my...

Indeed! I used to climb out of the saddle on my IGH bikes, key words "used to". Still have horrible memories of when the hub disintegrated. Now I gear them so I can sit and spin. Hard man Jack, a...
07-03-18, 09:47 PM
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Posted By Velognome

'62 R Sports good for light touring...day rides ...

'62 R Sports good for light touring...day rides
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/pckesgq_cccb6eb9c7c6014479aba5b33ebbfb70863893d6.jpg
01-17-18, 09:02 AM
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Posted By Velognome

I had the same bike but in a 23", same type of...

I had the same bike but in a 23", same type of decals. Not sure what made them Special or Deluxe other then mine had a rear rack and battery operated headlight.
01-01-18, 10:56 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Haven't been active for a while and missed the...

Haven't been active for a while and missed the British motors back on page 599....he's my Triumph to add to the posts
https://i.imgur.com/yvYKoea.jpg

And to stay on topic, here is my 30's era...
08-12-17, 08:57 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Did the same too, it was fun for awhile ...

Did the same too, it was fun for awhile
http://i.imgur.com/pg1YPdp.jpg
08-10-17, 08:41 PM
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Posted By Velognome

It's an English 3 speed so I will cross post here...

It's an English 3 speed so I will cross post here
http://i.imgur.com/28oc17v.jpg
Hercules Renown
Herc. A Type O Hub & Quadrant shifter
09-28-16, 06:32 AM
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Posted By Velognome

In defense of Delta Cruisers. I ran them...

In defense of Delta Cruisers. I ran them slightly lower than the recommended pressure. They rode soft, like giant marshmallows. Great for Boardwalk rides or trips around the block, which is what I...
02-05-16, 05:10 AM
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Posted By Velognome

This is like attending a funeral

This is like attending a funeral
11-27-15, 02:56 PM
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Posted By Velognome

FIFY....it's all about the perspective ;)

FIFY....it's all about the perspective ;)
11-27-15, 12:44 PM
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Posted By Velognome

I've heard all the warnings about cable length...

I've heard all the warnings about cable length and running the cable under the BB leading to poor shifts and less than satisfactory adjustment. I've got bikes run with and with out pulleys, and...
11-27-15, 08:50 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Kind of interesting shift cable arrangement, no...

Kind of interesting shift cable arrangement, no pulley wheel and the cable housing running to a stop on the stay. I'd like to see picture of the stop. I'm working on similar vintage bike and just...
09-24-14, 06:22 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Holy Chainrings Noglider...is that a 64T or are...

Holy Chainrings Noglider...is that a 64T or are my eyes deceiving me?
02-17-14, 08:06 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Lovely find indeed and British racing green on a...

Lovely find indeed and British racing green on a Raleigh is special and a bit romantic but really isn't it more

" Black to a Raleigh is what red is to a Ferrari" ?
11-21-13, 05:56 AM
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Posted By Velognome

+3 PITA to follow

+3 PITA to follow
11-12-13, 06:06 AM
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Posted By Velognome

27 tire on a 26 rim, no. There might be enough...

27 tire on a 26 rim, no. There might be enough room for a larger wheel set, but you'd need to address brake reach and you'd need appropriate size fenders. I've contemplated a 700c with drum-brake...
10-11-13, 01:22 PM
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Posted By Velognome

I would think, if the leather is degraded enough...

I would think, if the leather is degraded enough to tear, once patched it would tear soon elsewhere. Have rhm teach you the secrets of saddle leather replacement.
09-24-13, 06:27 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Kenda's with the raised center rib are OK at...

Kenda's with the raised center rib are OK at best, I ride them at their max 55psi to get reasonable road speed
09-24-13, 03:58 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Chrome ones are nice and command a higher price...

Chrome ones are nice and command a higher price just as do the 23" frames...you won't get rich flipping it, but it'll just sell faster.
09-23-13, 05:44 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Thanks Noglider, I have the fenders in black, I...

Thanks Noglider, I have the fenders in black, I just like the chrome but was thinking of going native with the original black & white-tale. Mark900, the Chaincase pic. was grabbed of the net, too...
09-23-13, 10:29 AM
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Posted By Velognome

To Full Chaincase or not? I bought this old...

To Full Chaincase or not? I bought this old Raleigh Sport ( decal says "Delux") years ago as an upright, fender-less, 3 speed with a rotted saddle. I decided the frame would become an...
06-06-13, 04:01 PM
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Posted By Velognome

most of which are in noglider's garage :roflmao2:

most of which are in noglider's garage :roflmao2:
06-05-13, 01:44 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Looks small, heavy and expensive to me.

Looks small, heavy and expensive to me.
06-01-13, 06:38 PM
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Posted By Velognome

The conflict is only imaginary. Here's my '62...

The conflict is only imaginary. Here's my '62 Sports, it's all original or period correct except for the fenders grips and saddle ( I have the correct ones, I've just been too lazy to install them)....
04-23-13, 07:47 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Oh he's still out there and he appreciates the...

Oh he's still out there and he appreciates the acknowledment ;). Fine job on the Princess Pea!
04-03-13, 07:28 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Not to worry, the rear wheel is moved forward,...

Not to worry, the rear wheel is moved forward, the overlap is typical and not a problem. Shortened wheel base makes the bike wicked quick and tight
04-02-13, 09:07 PM
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Posted By Velognome

I believe Club Racing in England was TT on Fixed...

I believe Club Racing in England was TT on Fixed gear machines and some Close Ratio hubs that were commonly used. The Raleigh Clubman was a do it all Club bike for the weekend warriors. There were...
04-02-13, 06:53 PM
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Posted By Velognome

very cool, thanks for the education on the head...

very cool, thanks for the education on the head sets. Clubman it is :thumb:
04-02-13, 05:32 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Question. The '50 Clubman had a brazed fitting...

Question. The '50 Clubman had a brazed fitting for the fulcrum which this example has also, correct? But the steerer on this fork of thjis example is long enough to accept a Headclip, I didn't...
04-02-13, 11:10 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Introduced in 1953 according to Hilary stone ...

Introduced in 1953 according to Hilary stone
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/gbsport3.JPG

Not sure if they were OEM for Raleighs of the period
04-01-13, 09:30 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Monolithik- very nice Raleigh! Welcome to the...

Monolithik- very nice Raleigh! Welcome to the C&V. It sure looks ainted up to look like a Super Sport. Lots of mixed parts. GB levers, new(er) bars and calipers. But the Frame, fork, crank and...
04-01-13, 07:45 AM
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Posted By Velognome

[QUOTE=rhm;15454431]Please edit your post, it is...

[QUOTE=rhm;15454431]Please edit your post, it is much too early in the day to come clean about such things. QUOTE]

As you wish...till later
04-01-13, 06:55 AM
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Posted By Velognome

little known info, FWIW - Camagnolo also produced...

little known info, FWIW - Camagnolo also produced a 3spd IGH for 1/2 a year in '72. Nice polished alloy shell 36H and close range gears too. I luv, luv, it!

Edit : 32H to 36H my bad..too early to...
03-30-13, 06:24 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Using spacers is fine, just saying that before...

Using spacers is fine, just saying that before you get into things, know what your D.O.'s are currently spaced at and then look at the Hubs over all locknut demension...it's sounding like your...
03-28-13, 07:38 PM
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Posted By Velognome

The overall lockwasher dimension of the hub, and...

The overall lockwasher dimension of the hub, and they vary according to which hub you select, is going to be a factor. You can make up some of the difference with spacers if need be. On the builds...
03-12-13, 03:43 PM
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Posted By Velognome

:wtf: And....that pretty much sums it up.

:wtf: And....that pretty much sums it up.
03-05-13, 08:37 PM
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Posted By Velognome

No, I would pull the trigger around $500-$600...

No, I would pull the trigger around $500-$600 tops.
03-05-13, 03:25 PM
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Posted By Velognome

:eek: Are those holes drilled into to those NOS...

:eek: Are those holes drilled into to those NOS Fenders!!!!!!

Kinda funny....those are the straps that get bent around stays to hold the light :roflmao2: No not so funny.....I cry now...
03-05-13, 01:36 PM
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Posted By Velognome

I'd find a better purchasing agent?

I'd find a better purchasing agent?
03-04-13, 07:47 PM
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Posted By Velognome

See, now I thought the horns were the silly part...

See, now I thought the horns were the silly part :D
02-23-13, 07:40 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Organize it! I'm in as long as it's not on a...

Organize it! I'm in as long as it's not on a Sunday morning.
02-22-13, 05:44 AM
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Posted By Velognome

[QUOTE] Oh it translates alright! ...

[QUOTE]


Oh it translates alright!

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4092/4997760223_259841d98a.jpg


http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2374/2005889398_3b3091a1a6.jpg
02-21-13, 09:39 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Better now....thanks!

Better now....thanks!
02-21-13, 06:52 PM
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Posted By Velognome

I'm in the industrial armpit of the Nation and...

I'm in the industrial armpit of the Nation and I'm the lucky one? Let me think on that....
02-21-13, 03:54 PM
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Posted By Velognome

Cool, you past through Rahway, If I had of...

Cool, you past through Rahway, If I had of known........?
02-20-13, 06:12 AM
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Posted By Velognome

Rod&drums could be original, but ya...your...

Rod&drums could be original, but ya...your hardware looks incomplete
http://www.jefftk.com/images/bikes/rod-drum-system-tn.jpg (http://www.jefftk.com/images/bikes/rod-drum-system.jpg)
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