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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-23, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 345
Posted By carfreefamily

1978 Schwinn Super Le Tour - Conversion to 650B or 650A

I have a 1978 Schwinn Super Le Tour that we bought at a garage sale as a single speed conversion that had 700cc wheels when we bought it. (I believe it was originally equipped with 27" wheels. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I had to rebuild the wheels after I bought the...

I had to rebuild the wheels after I bought the bike. They were completely rusted out, so it has alloy rims now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Thanks for the advice everyone - New Mexico is...

Thanks for the advice everyone - New Mexico is not as bad as New England with the salt. It's a long story, but what I'm actually doing is a year-long project to see if I can use only one of the items...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Two quick questions - I know the answers must be...

Two quick questions - I know the answers must be buried in the thread somewhere, but I haven't seen these addressed:

I've been riding my 1952 Raleigh less because I worry about wearing things out....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I had my rain cape - maybe not the best in a high...

I had my rain cape - maybe not the best in a high wind. Luckily the rain and hail did not last long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Santa Fe Century on a Classic Three Speed

I completed the Santa Fe Century yesterday on my 1952 Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist, but only just - I finished fifteen minutes before the event closed. The route is 106.2 miles, (plus the six mile...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-21, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,004
Posted By carfreefamily

I voted for the Bianchi. It was a lovely bike,...

I voted for the Bianchi. It was a lovely bike, and I appreciated the story behind it. I didn't enter my Raleigh this year because my joining the century was a last minute decision, and the last time...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-21, 04:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,980
Posted By carfreefamily

Thanks everyone. I think I'll give Pogies a try.

Thanks everyone. I think I'll give Pogies a try.
Forum: Commuting
01-13-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,980
Posted By carfreefamily

What is the best, very cold weather glove.

Whenever I look for winter gloves on Amazon, I find the comments say "These are great gloves! I had them out on a ride the other day. It was 43 degrees out and my hands were still warm!"

That's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-20, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

1952 Superbe Sports Tourist Fork Straightening Success

At least I would say it's a qualified success. I still have to take it out on a ride longer than around the block.

I took it to O'Leary Cycles at lunch today. Charlie asked me what all the good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By carfreefamily

Holdsworth Flash

An email went out to the students at the college where I work about abandoned bikes about to be swept up and donated. Among them is this Holdsworth. I emailed security telling them I'd be happy to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

My sense is that the mechanics do not have the...

My sense is that the mechanics do not have the training or expertise. There also seems to be a little bit of snobbery about newer equipment. I even get that from bike shop employees that I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I went back to see if I had any photos of the...

I went back to see if I had any photos of the fork out of the bike when I first bought it in the late winter of '19. I suspect it may have already had a bend, and it just worsened to the point where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Bent Steerer? How to Repair?

I finally had time to take the front fork off the 1952 Raleigh to try to determine why it was binding when turned to the side. Even if I started out with the adjustment a little loose, it would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Thanks, I'll keep it adjusted as I have it now,...

Thanks, I'll keep it adjusted as I have it now, rather than loosen it up a bit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-20, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

'52 Raleigh Headset Adjustment is getting funky

I noticed the other day that the headset is binding when I turn the handlebars over to the side. However, when I loosen the headset, I can see the play between the race on top of the fork and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,586
Posted By carfreefamily

I completely overhauled all the bearings when I...

I completely overhauled all the bearings when I bought the bike - And I bought the Helicomatic tool with the beer opener to do so.
I'll ride it more often without paranoia - I guess replacement rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,586
Posted By carfreefamily

Helicomatic

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I pulled my '84 Trek 520 down off the wall and rode it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Noise Problem Solved!

I figured out the source of the clonky, thwacky noise on my 1952 Superbe Sport Tourist. I had only been checking the bottom bracket by pulling on the cranks to see if there was play. I decided this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-20, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Thanks for the insight. I rebuilt the hub about...

Thanks for the insight. I rebuilt the hub about a year and half ago, but I'll take it apart again when I have time - I've run out of other options.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

1952 AG Hub has developed "clonk" noise

This noise is driving me crazy. It's on my 1952 Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist. When I'm pedaling with steady pressure, no noise. If I suddenly accelerate, there is a loudish "clonk" sound. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Durability of Old Raleigh Chainrings

I ride my 1952 Raleigh regularly. Right now we're probably covering about 300 miles a month.

Unfortunately, I'm a worrier, and I worry about wearing down the chainring. I know the old steel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-19, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I ordered the only new spindle that Harris...

I ordered the only new spindle that Harris Cyclery had online for my '52 AG hub. Others here may know better, but if you're setting the tension by going for slight movement of the spindle in low...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

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My wife and I rode in the 50 mile event of the Santa Fe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I'm curious about what wore out on the hub. It...

I'm curious about what wore out on the hub. It looks like most things can be replaced, except maybe the teeth in the shell where the low gear pawls engage. (Are they called teeth?) Over years and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Daily Commuter or Occasionally Ridden...

Daily Commuter or Occasionally Ridden Collectible?


Since I finished assembling my '52 Raleigh, I have ridden it almost every day. It's a fantastic bike for commuting, and it's a fantastic bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-19, 10:05 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 31,537
Posted By carfreefamily

The last time I rode in the Santa Fe Century, I...

The last time I rode in the Santa Fe Century, I was on my '84 Trek and stopped to offer help to someone on the side of the road. There wasn't much I could do to help - his carbon fiber frame had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-19, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,590
Posted By carfreefamily

Beautiful bikes! I'll keep an eye out for them.

Beautiful bikes! I'll keep an eye out for them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,590
Posted By carfreefamily

That actually looks a little more like it might...

That actually looks a little more like it might be up in the Pecos River Canyon near the Pecos Wilderness to me, except that rock formation isn't familiar. That long ridged behind the the rocks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-19, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,590
Posted By carfreefamily

I should be easy to spot - I don't expect there...

I should be easy to spot - I don't expect there will be many other three speeds there. Stop by to say hello.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-19, 02:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,590
Posted By carfreefamily

According to the Vintage Celebration section of...

According to the Vintage Celebration section of the Santa Fe Century Website (http://santafecentury.com/Event_Info/Vintage_Bicycle_Celebration/):

What qualifies as a Vintage Road Bicycle?
Out of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,590
Posted By carfreefamily

Santa Fe Century Concours d'Elegance

Is anyone else going to ride a vintage bike in the Santa Fe Century on May 19th? I'll be there with my 1952 Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist. I'll have it in the Concours d'Elegance on Saturday night...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I haven't been following the thread closely...

I haven't been following the thread closely enough to know how much you are doing with your AG hub, but I can say I spent a good deal of time, after cleaning all the innards and repacking the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-19, 11:56 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 52,268
Posted By carfreefamily

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

That doesn't sound right to me either. Given the...

That doesn't sound right to me either. Given the way I end up working, that's a clear sign to stop what you're doing and take a close look. Are the cranks lined up with the cutaway portion of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-19, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I had heard that if you're not in period clothing...

I had heard that if you're not in period clothing on the Tour Divide, you will be shunned from border to border. I guess that photo verifies the rumor. I hope you enjoy passing through my state. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-19, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Three Speed Century? The Santa Fe Century is...

Three Speed Century?

The Santa Fe Century is coming up next month, and of course that has me thinking about doing it on a three speed. I am fairly certain the 50 mile ride would be pleasant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-19, 08:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

After my question about how best to secure...

After my question about how best to secure handlebar grips, I'm tempted to say hairspray.

I wonder if someone put the wrong-sized seatpost on your bike at some point. I've had seatposts get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I'm giving dish soap a try, since that is what I...

I'm giving dish soap a try, since that is what I had on hand. I do live in the desert, so I'm good there, at least for now. I do ride in the rain, but the current plan is to use my newer three...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-19, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

How best to secure vintage rubber grips? ...

How best to secure vintage rubber grips?

I've used gorilla glue with cork grips, but the residue left on the bar - or even trying to remove the grip, is terrible.

One of the grips on my Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By carfreefamily

Thanks, that's a good idea. I'll keep an eye...

Thanks, that's a good idea. I'll keep an eye open for one of those, or for something from which to make one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By carfreefamily

Keeping a Pletscher-style rack from sliding?

I went on an overnight camping trip with my '52 Raleigh, and a problem I keep having came up again - I can't keep the rack that came with the bike from sliding down the seatstays. It's not a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-19, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,280
Posted By carfreefamily

Thanks, I'll give filing a try.

Thanks, I'll give filing a try.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-19, 06:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,280
Posted By carfreefamily

Toeing in Vintage Long Reach Sidepulls

My '52 Raleigh has quite a bit of brake squeal in the front brakes. I've been trying to toe in the pads the usual way, by using an adjustable wrench to bend the brake arm slightly, but given the age...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Is this the kind of thing one can expect when one...

Is this the kind of thing one can expect when one starts riding a vintage 3-speed? Someone here at the college where I work came by and said, "I hear you like old London bicycles. I have a Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

I've never tried it, but I think one of those...

I've never tried it, but I think one of those wall-mounted, magnetic strips for knives would work. The ones I've seen seem to have enough strength to hold a spanner. Of course, that's if you have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Yeah, somehow I get the feeling the fork is not...

Yeah, somehow I get the feeling the fork is not mounted properly in the photograph.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-19, 04:48 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Roadster Handling: I'm sure the handling is...

Roadster Handling:

I'm sure the handling is something I'll get used to, but I thought I would ask this question before I get used to it. I guess the question is - Is this typical of a roadster, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-19, 09:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

That was me. I'll send you my email in a private...

That was me. I'll send you my email in a private message.

Thanks! At this point, with everything back together, I'm resigned to a keyless life, but I would like to know the steps should I get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,935
Posted By carfreefamily

Good to hear!

Good to hear!
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