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05-27-16, 02:20 PM
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Nice Rudge. Interesting it's got the white "wheelbarrow" hand grips instead of the "torpedo" or "Dare" style. FWIW, I like all 3 styles.
05-27-16, 03:03 PM
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I put this on the ISO thread, but thought I might get a result here.
I am looking for a dust cap for a Raleigh Sports pedal. The outside end of the pedal (where the dust cap would be) is threaded. This is a 1970 Sports, so the pedals are pre-CPSC. The pedal axle is good, so a left side pedal with a bent axle would be OK as well.
I am looking for a dust cap for a Raleigh Sports pedal. The outside end of the pedal (where the dust cap would be) is threaded. This is a 1970 Sports, so the pedals are pre-CPSC. The pedal axle is good, so a left side pedal with a bent axle would be OK as well.
05-27-16, 04:16 PM
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My local bike shop has a 1950s Rudge with chaincase, fork lock, Dynamo in the rear hub. The paint is a gorgeous maroon. The asking price is low, but the shop owner doesn't know how to market it. I'm afraid to mention the price here. I don't need this bike, so I'd like to see it land in the right hands. Any interest?
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05-27-16, 06:13 PM
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I put this on the ISO thread, but thought I might get a result here.
I am looking for a dust cap for a Raleigh Sports pedal. The outside end of the pedal (where the dust cap would be) is threaded. This is a 1970 Sports, so the pedals are pre-CPSC. The pedal axle is good, so a left side pedal with a bent axle would be OK as well.
I am looking for a dust cap for a Raleigh Sports pedal. The outside end of the pedal (where the dust cap would be) is threaded. This is a 1970 Sports, so the pedals are pre-CPSC. The pedal axle is good, so a left side pedal with a bent axle would be OK as well.
05-28-16, 09:46 AM
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Looks like an early- or mid-1960s-era pedal. I had a '64 Dawn with the same pedals. Be sure to go over the bearings and cup/cone on the end of that pedal. The missing dust cap lets in moisture and dirt, so you may need to clean the bearings out.
I put this on the ISO thread, but thought I might get a result here.
I am looking for a dust cap for a Raleigh Sports pedal. The outside end of the pedal (where the dust cap would be) is threaded. This is a 1970 Sports, so the pedals are pre-CPSC. The pedal axle is good, so a left side pedal with a bent axle would be OK as well.
I am looking for a dust cap for a Raleigh Sports pedal. The outside end of the pedal (where the dust cap would be) is threaded. This is a 1970 Sports, so the pedals are pre-CPSC. The pedal axle is good, so a left side pedal with a bent axle would be OK as well.
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05-28-16, 05:00 PM
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Welcome Back Cotter!
I picked up an inexpensive Raleigh built Glider frame today with the intention of a quick tidy up, bearing repack etc. I've got another former student looking for some cheap transportation and have some spare wheels etc to put it on the road for $60.00 or so.
Sadly, I've encountered the most stubborn cotter pin in the history of mankind! Even George's vintage cotter pin press would not make it budge!
I 'll try again tomorrow but may just, leave it or replace the spindle and arm, we'll see....
05-28-16, 07:22 PM
At least it's the NDS crank. It's much easier to drill than VVs drive side crank was with the chain wheel in the way. I would let it soak in a hydraulic oil/acetone mix overnight before trying to press it out again. If it stays stuck, a drill press would make short work of drilling it out.
05-28-16, 07:40 PM
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[MENTION=268249]slowtostart[/MENTION]
The Carradice does look like a canvas shaving bag with flap. It is a but classier than that sounds, but it is still simple.
The Banjo Brothers is a barrel-shaped black canvas bag with plastic inner shell. I like both.
The Carradice does look like a canvas shaving bag with flap. It is a but classier than that sounds, but it is still simple.
The Banjo Brothers is a barrel-shaped black canvas bag with plastic inner shell. I like both.
05-28-16, 07:49 PM
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Does anyone know of any puncture resistant roadster tires that are available in black without reflective sidewalls? Does such a thing exist? I don't feel like creme colored tires are right for my bike
05-28-16, 08:22 PM
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At least it's the NDS crank. It's much easier to drill than VVs drive side crank was with the chain wheel in the way. I would let it soak in a hydraulic oil/acetone mix overnight before trying to press it out again. If it stays stuck, a drill press would make short work of drilling it out.
05-28-16, 09:35 PM
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Can anyone tell me the number and size of ball bearings that go in the headset of a Dunelt?
They seem to have had no grease in them at all and so upon removing the headset, even carefully they scattered about to the four winds
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I am contemplating having this bike powder coated, the paint is rough and the decals, well, maybe I can have some made.
J
They seem to have had no grease in them at all and so upon removing the headset, even carefully they scattered about to the four winds
.I am contemplating having this bike powder coated, the paint is rough and the decals, well, maybe I can have some made.
J
05-29-16, 04:28 AM
Can anyone tell me the number and size of ball bearings that go in the headset of a Dunelt?
They seem to have had no grease in them at all and so upon removing the headset, even carefully they scattered about to the four winds.
I am contemplating having this bike powder coated, the paint is rough and the decals, well, maybe I can have some made.
J
They seem to have had no grease in them at all and so upon removing the headset, even carefully they scattered about to the four winds
.I am contemplating having this bike powder coated, the paint is rough and the decals, well, maybe I can have some made.
J
So would have the same 25 5/32" bearings like any other Raleigh. I know the Dunelt brand goes way back and they made motorcycles and bicycles on their own, but the name was bought out by Raleigh at some point. I'm not sure when. Every Dunelt I've ever seen was a Nottingham bike.
05-29-16, 04:29 AM
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@slowtostart
The Carradice does look like a canvas shaving bag with flap. It is a but classier than that sounds, but it is still simple.
The Banjo Brothers is a barrel-shaped black canvas bag with plastic inner shell. I like both.
The Carradice does look like a canvas shaving bag with flap. It is a but classier than that sounds, but it is still simple.
The Banjo Brothers is a barrel-shaped black canvas bag with plastic inner shell. I like both.
My classic and vintage sewing machines can sew through heavy canvas and leather. I have a couple of old duffle bags made of very heavy canvas. Color is limited, but the fabric is a good weight!
05-29-16, 08:57 AM
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L'il Demon!
An overnight soaking yielded no results on the stuck cotter pin. An hour of concentrated drilling and hammering finally got it out with minimal damage to the crank. Most of these pins come out like butter but every once in a while you come across a demon....Who's the boss now?
05-29-16, 09:14 AM
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More than likely, your Dunelt was made in Nottingham by Raleigh and is one of the rebranded Sports type bikes so common here.
So would have the same 25 5/32" bearings like any other Raleigh. I know the Dunelt brand goes way back and they made motorcycles and bicycles on their own, but the name was bought out by Raleigh at some point. I'm not sure when. Every Dunelt I've ever seen was a Nottingham bike.
So would have the same 25 5/32" bearings like any other Raleigh. I know the Dunelt brand goes way back and they made motorcycles and bicycles on their own, but the name was bought out by Raleigh at some point. I'm not sure when. Every Dunelt I've ever seen was a Nottingham bike.
What to do, what to do, Dunelt decals seem harder to find that for Raleigh.
05-29-16, 09:35 AM
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. I have an epoxy painted garage floor and I keep it fairly clean. They mostly rolled into the crack stops and I just ran a magnet over those. That got most of them. The others where hiding about like little Easter eggs. I will get new bearings, shouldn't I?This is a Raleigh built bike. It is weird though that the bars and stem are clearly Raleigh yet the cranks are different. The frame is every bit as nice as my Raleigh bikes but the accruements are a step below largely.
I especially find the chain guard mounting less than desirable and notice in advertisements that Raleigh bragged about a three point mount and find the Dunelt two point mount not so stable (thus the bent guard). So they intentionally continued with an inferior guard mounting to allow the Raleigh bragging rights, I suppose?
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05-29-16, 09:42 AM
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If you get a chance to look at the parts lists all the way from the 50s on up, when Raleigh bought out a brand the bikes were made pretty much identical: the notable exceptions were the finishes/decals, fork/fork crown, and the cranks. With some other minor differences everything else was the same. So I wouldn't think any brand of the Raleigh era to be that much different from each other.
05-29-16, 09:43 AM
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L'il Demon!
An overnight soaking yielded no results on the stuck cotter pin. An hour of concentrated drilling and hammering finally got it out with minimal damage to the crank. Most of these pins come out like butter but every once in a while you come across a demon....Who's the boss now?
05-29-16, 09:53 AM
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Yeah it was and my wife appreciated the quality time spent together . I have an epoxy painted garage floor and I keep it fairly clean. They mostly rolled into the crack stops and I just ran a magnet over those. That got most of them. The others where hiding about like little Easter eggs. I will get new bearings, shouldn't I?
This is a Raleigh built bike. It is weird though that the bars and stem are clearly Raleigh yet the cranks are different. The frame is every bit as nice as my Raleigh bikes but the accruements are a step below largely.
I especially find the chain guard mounting less than desirable and notice in advertisements that Raleigh bragged about a three point mount and find the Dunelt two point mount not so stable (thus the bent guard). So they intentionally continued with an inferior guard mounting to allow the Raleigh bragging rights, I suppose?
. I have an epoxy painted garage floor and I keep it fairly clean. They mostly rolled into the crack stops and I just ran a magnet over those. That got most of them. The others where hiding about like little Easter eggs. I will get new bearings, shouldn't I?This is a Raleigh built bike. It is weird though that the bars and stem are clearly Raleigh yet the cranks are different. The frame is every bit as nice as my Raleigh bikes but the accruements are a step below largely.
I especially find the chain guard mounting less than desirable and notice in advertisements that Raleigh bragged about a three point mount and find the Dunelt two point mount not so stable (thus the bent guard). So they intentionally continued with an inferior guard mounting to allow the Raleigh bragging rights, I suppose?
So so glad to hear the hunt was not a major deal. Great wife you got there!
Would be a good idea to start again with new bearings if you plan on keeping it, IMO. Raleigh did the slight step down on all their acquisitions so I've read. Not much, but enough. My Rudge is branded Raleigh on everything.
05-29-16, 10:11 AM
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Schwalbe Delta Cruisers come in black without reflective strips. I've got the creme version and love them. So do the Range Cruisers, which I haven't tried.
05-29-16, 10:59 AM
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"Roadster" meaning 635 (28 x 1 1/2)?
Schwalbe Delta Cruisers come in black without reflective strips. I've got the creme version and love them. So do the Range Cruisers, which I haven't tried.
Schwalbe Delta Cruisers come in black without reflective strips. I've got the creme version and love them. So do the Range Cruisers, which I haven't tried.
05-29-16, 11:39 AM
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Personally, though, I'd say that if you care enough about authenticity to avoid the reflective strip, then you probably care enough to go with the trad non-kevlar Kendas.
05-29-16, 11:41 AM
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It's not about authenticity as much as it is about aesthetics. I've got the Kendas on it currently, and they're fine...I'd just like to know what's out there.
05-29-16, 12:47 PM
L'il Demon!
An overnight soaking yielded no results on the stuck cotter pin. An hour of concentrated drilling and hammering finally got it out with minimal damage to the crank. Most of these pins come out like butter but every once in a while you come across a demon....Who's the boss now?
