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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-16, 06:54 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Just picked up the 70's "Schwinn Approved made in...

Just picked up the 70's "Schwinn Approved made in England" canvas seatbag from the saddle shop where leather reinforcing patches were added to keep the dowel rod in place.
Great shop, traditional...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-15, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

For the traditional Cyclo Cross NDS...

For the traditional Cyclo Cross NDS dismount/carry/run/remount technique the right brake lever is Front.

-Bandera
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-15, 06:38 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

"Sturmey lubrication: the best oil with which to...

"Sturmey lubrication: the best oil with which to lubricate a Sturmey hub is an oil produced for petrol lawn mowers known as 30W four-stroke motor mower engine oil."
-Classic Lightweights UK...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Keeping in mind the requirements of the time:...

Keeping in mind the requirements of the time: Poor material supply, labor unrest, worn machine tools and a pint or so at lunch for the workforce and it's quite amazing that anything like "steers just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-15, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Scooper & Metacortex have scans of all the old...

Scooper & Metacortex have scans of all the old catalogs, but no that is a conversion from "10 speed" derailleur to IGH.
It was some "Collegiate" models that were OEM w/ AW IGH (f that's enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-15, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

No, the Schwinn Approved overhaul was to...

No, the Schwinn Approved overhaul was to use/re-use the OEM caged bearings.
I've never seen one that needed replacement: good enough is indeed good enough.

-Bandera
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-15, 12:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

"Free" bikes are like "free"...

"Free" bikes are like "free" kittens/puppies...........;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-15, 04:08 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

The ESGE light alloy stands that we installed...

The ESGE light alloy stands that we installed "back when" were cut to fit a particular customer's machine, the stand from a Sports would not fit a Record.
If you buy an old stand that is cut too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-15, 10:48 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

ORIGIN8 Pro Cable Guide Pulley 430797 ...

ORIGIN8 Pro Cable Guide Pulley

430797

Origin8 Alloy Cable Stop: 28.6, 31.8, 34.9

430798

-Bandera
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

I also ride a 1950's AW/Cyclo 3 cog derailleur...

I also ride a 1950's AW/Cyclo 3 cog derailleur set-up almost daily.
The needlessly complex, finicky, archaic and downright fiddly system's shifting complexity is a proven deterrent to Alzheimers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-15, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

The key to operating the Sturmey Archer IGH...

The key to operating the Sturmey Archer IGH drivetrains is to remain well within the operational parameters of a full-on Lands End-John 'O Groats timed record attempt during a Luftwaffe Blitz and a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-15, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

It was an inherit unwillingness of the British to...

It was an inherit unwillingness of the British to appear to have an un-manly dainty technology that required coasting to shift properly while the Continental derailleur system demanded staunch...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-15, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

That's the ticket for smooth long wearing...

That's the ticket for smooth long wearing operation, the bits 'n bobs inside the hub shell are whizzing about like a solar system on meth.
Stopping pedaling for a moment allows a smooth load-less...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-15, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

That a tall one. The stem from my '70's...

That a tall one.
The stem from my '70's Superbe is ~6 1/2" and installed w/ ~3" inserted (gee it's cold out in the garage).

Once more, good work.

-Bandera
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-15, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Well done! Be careful w/ the stem so high....

Well done!

Be careful w/ the stem so high. Is there a minimum insertion line? Beware.

PS
Since most Portland drivers are on the Right side of the road consider re-locating the taillight to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-15, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Please do. -Bandera

Please do.

-Bandera
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

You should start a Prince Phillip thread in C&V. ...

You should start a Prince Phillip thread in C&V.

The 3 position Dyno-light switch is typical of British electrics "back when" where Nothing is expected of any, of not all switch positions.
It's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

You'll be having Tea with the Vicar before you...

You'll be having Tea with the Vicar before you know it and plootering about the Village by dim flickering Dyno-hub light:

"Miss Jane Marple: We're all very ordinary in St. Mary Mead, but ordinary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-14, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Nicely done.

Nicely done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

: Here's Timeline of a 1973 Raleigh Sport...

:

Here's Timeline of a 1973 Raleigh Sport in the USA

6/15/73 Assembled w/ a sip of SA oil in the hub.

6/16/73 Purchased to "Save Gas" and "Get in Shape"

6/17/73 Ridden down the block in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-14, 07:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

As noted in a current thread on "Modernizing" a...

As noted in a current thread on "Modernizing" a Raleigh Sports for lighter weight/performance in my opinion it's a waste of time/effort/$ since the Sports frame is a plootering about design. Think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-14, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

If they were assembled by a good shop they were...

If they were assembled by a good shop they were perfectly serviceable, although rough in aesthetics "back when", we made them work warts and all.
Sprites were humble derailleur fare for an American...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Having been responsible for all assembly at one...

Having been responsible for all assembly at one of the nation's oldest and largest bike shops during the "bike boom" years Quality on many now venerable marques was truly hit and miss if not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-14, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Exactly. While the cotters are out remove the...

Exactly.
While the cotters are out remove the crankarms to overhaul the BB w/ fresh grease.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-14, 11:02 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,328
Posted By Bandera

Very nice pair. You will enjoy them. Sheldon...

Very nice pair. You will enjoy them.

Sheldon Brown on IGH lubrication:

"Use machine oil, not a spray lube or other thin oil. Unless a hub has sealed bearings, also use grease, to form a seal at...
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