Originally Posted by
pastorbobnlnh
Well done! You did a great job and when I start in on my Phillips (hopefully next week), you can take credit for inspiring me to start!
How did it ride and shift? Do you have any experience on a Raleigh Sports? If so did it handle the same? How was the saddle?
Hi Pastorbob. I have never ridden a 3 speed or any Raleigh for that matter. Once I tilted the nose up a bit the saddle was very comfortable with no issues. I glued the vinyl where it had pulled away first before I rode it. It shifted fine in the stand and did perfectly on its maiden ride. Very quiet, quick & crisp. The only sound I heard was the shifter when the pawl engaged with the shifter notches. The ride felt smooth and the 46-18 gearing wasn't bad. I didn't ride up any hills though. Our local coop has new SA cogs in various sizes if I want to switch it out. Front brakes are good but rear are nonexistent. May need to bend caliper arms in to toe in brake pads better but they already look toed in so not sure of the problem.