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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-23, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

nlerner, My wife has one of those Sportsmans, a...

nlerner, My wife has one of those Sportsmans, a '64, same great color sans white head tube. It was a $15 score from the Allentown area many years ago. I converted it from the awful grip shift to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

What a great score, Honusms. Hope you have many...

What a great score, Honusms. Hope you have many happy miles on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I agree with Kurt and SirMike. While there...

I agree with Kurt and SirMike.

While there are certain aspects of these old bikes that can benefit from improved parts - like brakes, maybe aluminum rims, modern lighting, etc. - the basic design...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-22, 08:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

SirMike1983, Nice Sprite! I put my Humber...

SirMike1983, Nice Sprite!

I put my Humber (which was originally identical to a Sprite 5) back to hub gears. Missed having a drop-bar three speed....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-22, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I prefer the Michelin World Tours for these...

I prefer the Michelin World Tours for these bikes. They are good quality tires that ride very nicely and look right at home on an English three speed. Last I got them was from Bike24.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-22, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By BFisher

^^Full chaincase, too. Nice! Had mine out the...

^^Full chaincase, too. Nice!
Had mine out the other day for a really nice ride.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-22, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I see a double chainset, and one of the better...

I see a double chainset, and one of the better kickstands in the lower right of that box. I just wonder if the shingles are part of the package deal, given the assortment. Definitely worth the ask.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-22, 08:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

markk900, Last night as I was lacing a wheel up,...

markk900, Last night as I was lacing a wheel up, I was wondering if a spoke nipple would also work as a cable end for these old Raleigh brakes. Looks like you've answered my question.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-22, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

That is in better shape than my '51. Just...

That is in better shape than my '51. Just outstanding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 09:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By BFisher

Now that's a great deal! I bet you'll like those...

Now that's a great deal! I bet you'll like those Schwalbes.

SirMike1983, your bikes always look like they're in tip top shape. Always glad to see your photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-22, 02:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

SirMike1983 On the tires, I really like the...

SirMike1983

On the tires, I really like the Michelins and the Schwalbes. No complaints so far, and those Michelins just look right on these bikes to my eye. The Panaracers gave me too many flats,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-22, 07:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

nlerner, impressive shine on that for its age....

nlerner, impressive shine on that for its age. Looks great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 04:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

nlerner, that color has become one of my faves...

nlerner, that color has become one of my faves from Raleigh. Is that a Raleigh branded bell on there?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-21, 07:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Like RustyJames, I also got one from treatland.tv...

Like RustyJames, I also got one from treatland.tv (Link-Cotter Press (https://www.treatland.tv/bicycle-moped-cotter-pin-press-p/cotter-pin-extractor-tool.htm)).

In order for it to work on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

A few months back I passed up the chance at a...

A few months back I passed up the chance at a Superior just like that one. The ask was more than I was willing to pay, though not totally unreasonable. Nice to see this one show up here. Nice color...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Check out the dropout to stay connection. EF for...

Check out the dropout to stay connection. EF for sure. Combo construction methods.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

SirMike1983, that is an interesting bike, indeed....

SirMike1983, that is an interesting bike, indeed. It is too bad we don't see more of these '40s Schwinn three speeds.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Do you know how old they are? Sturmey Archer...

Do you know how old they are? Sturmey Archer hubs? How rusty?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Shifting was great. I did rotate it downward some...

Shifting was great. I did rotate it downward some after tooling around in the driveway here. It was a nice ride, only about three miles or so.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 12:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I had the '51 Raleigh out for the first time the...

I had the '51 Raleigh out for the first time the other day on an errand run. My first impression was that the Michelin World Tour tires are a pretty nice riding tire. I got a pair from Bike24, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Thanks, Kurt. It really is amazing that this...

Thanks, Kurt. It really is amazing that this thing is 70. With today's thunderstorms I didn't get a chance to ride, so I'll take the trigger note into consideration when I take it for a spin.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-21, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

A few pics of the '51 I've been cleaning up. The...

A few pics of the '51 I've been cleaning up. The tires arrived today, so I was able to get it all back together. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

My initial plan was to call and ask about a '51...

My initial plan was to call and ask about a '51 Sports that was about 1 hour and 45 minutes away from me. If it didn't pan out, the Triumph was my next try as it's a little farther away. I ended up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

True enough, but it seems every account from...

True enough, but it seems every account from folks much more knowledgeable and experienced than I indicates that the consensus was an unexplained overgearing from the factory. Even on Hadland's blog,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Oh, and check out this old Triumph for sale in...

Oh, and check out this old Triumph for sale in NJ.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2855833601413066/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I get that, and have come across that explanation...

I get that, and have come across that explanation before. But a 92" high on what amounts to a mostly utility bike (I know they were also toured on)? Were these casual hill walkers bombing down the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but...

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I have tried and failed to find an answer, so here goes:

Why were these bikes geared as high as they were from the factory? England is not without...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I think it would be fun to have one of these...

I think it would be fun to have one of these where each part was a different factory original color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-21, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Rain or snow, 65 years old on a roadster. Love...

Rain or snow, 65 years old on a roadster. Love it!

A beautiful place.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Put my 1x5 Sprite-like Humber to hub gears,...

Put my 1x5 Sprite-like Humber to hub gears, rolling on 27" aluminum (or as the locals say "aloonimin") Weinmann hoops. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

50 year old piece of 21 gauge sheet metal being...

50 year old piece of 21 gauge sheet metal being used as a guard. It surprises me when they aren't bent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Dunelt Roadster in NJ:...

Dunelt Roadster in NJ: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/293225552278513/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 08:04 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

jamesdak, so cool. It may not be vintage, but I'd...

jamesdak, so cool. It may not be vintage, but I'd call that a classic. And with those drum brakes you don't have to worry about marring up those nice pinstriped rims.

These slack old roadsters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Just thought I'd throw a photo up here showing...

Just thought I'd throw a photo up here showing the chain stay clearance on a mid-60s Raleigh-made bike with 37-590 Delta Cruisers. Not a whole lot left there, so keep that in mind when deciding on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Sounds right? On Schwalbe's website I only...

Sounds right?

On Schwalbe's website I only see 37-590 (26x1 3/8) for the regular Delta Cruiser.
SJS Cycles shows a 26x1 5/8 Marathon Plus.

I'd just stick with the 26x1 3/8 (37-590). Never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I have the 37 size on my wife's '64 Huffy...

I have the 37 size on my wife's '64 Huffy (Raleigh) Sportsman and there doesn't seem to be much more room between the chain stays, although I've never tried to fit 42s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-21, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I have had Panaracer's Col de la Vie, cheapos...

I have had Panaracer's Col de la Vie, cheapos from Kmart, and Schwalbe Delta Cruisers, and if I were looking for 590 size tires I'd try to get my hands on the Schwalbes. I really like them, and they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Amen to that. It seems like too much emphasis...

Amen to that. It seems like too much emphasis gets put on the need to "upgrade" to aluminum rims asap by the well-meaning bike nerd masses. For basic transport/utility a steel rim is totally fine,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-21, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I finally sourced some new tires for the DL-1,...

I finally sourced some new tires for the DL-1, and took the opportunity to open up the front hub while I installed them today. I did the rear after the purchase and all was well.
Well, not so with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Neat build, Kurt. Really cool to see an outboard...

Neat build, Kurt. Really cool to see an outboard BB on a Sports.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

That looks great! Mine is due for some fresh...

That looks great! Mine is due for some fresh tires and I haven't pulled the trigger yet. Can't decide between those off-white Schwalbes or black.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Hi, James. I posted this here...

Hi, James. I posted this here (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1006682-show-me-your-english-club-bikes-7.html) as I got it together. I had this bike built as a 3x7 with indexed downtube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Thanks! Occasionally I somehow manage to take a...

Thanks! Occasionally I somehow manage to take a decent picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

IsleRide I also encourage you to go IGH on a...

IsleRide I also encourage you to go IGH on a Super Course. I love mine.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

I'd seriously consider driving down there and...

I'd seriously consider driving down there and snagging it if it was larger.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Nice looking Hercules here: ...

Nice looking Hercules here:
https://lancaster.craigslist.org/bik/d/new-holland-hercules-english-speed/7236395798.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

^^That's fantastic. 28 pounds is impressive for a...

^^That's fantastic. 28 pounds is impressive for a bike like that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 09:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

You know, the idea of a part or parts costing...

You know, the idea of a part or parts costing "more money than the bike is worth" doesn't really make that much sense if you like the bike and plan on riding it. You'll be getting your money's worth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 09:57 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

That is fantastic. Put a smile on my face for...

That is fantastic. Put a smile on my face for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,654
Posted By BFisher

Hey, nice bike! And thanks for the link!

Hey, nice bike!
And thanks for the link!
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