Another woody porteur
11-04-07, 09:34 AM
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Another woody porteur
One of my favorite frames to mod is the early 70s Raleigh Super Course. It's made from Reynolds 531 in the main tubes, doesn't have a derailleur hanger, does have braze-ons for cables, and has a pretty relaxed geometry. I've modded my bronze green one into a single speed and an internally geared 4-speed commuter.
Awhile back I acquired in trade a fairly intact 1971 coffee-colored Super Course in my size (23" frame). Seemed like a good candidate for an idea I had to make an inexpensive wooden front rack platform, and then it just seemed right to add some matching wooden fenders I made for a different bike last winter, and then it just seemed right to make it a 5-speed city bike with upright bars, inverse levers, and chainguard. The paint isn't in terribly good shape, but the color matches the cedar wood quite well, I think. Pics below and more pics here: https://picasaweb.google.com/lerner.n...rCoursePorteur.
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Awhile back I acquired in trade a fairly intact 1971 coffee-colored Super Course in my size (23" frame). Seemed like a good candidate for an idea I had to make an inexpensive wooden front rack platform, and then it just seemed right to add some matching wooden fenders I made for a different bike last winter, and then it just seemed right to make it a 5-speed city bike with upright bars, inverse levers, and chainguard. The paint isn't in terribly good shape, but the color matches the cedar wood quite well, I think. Pics below and more pics here: https://picasaweb.google.com/lerner.n...rCoursePorteur.
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11-04-07, 09:55 AM
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I like those fenders A LOT! They add a very "warm" look to the bike
(Just curious Neal, do you fabricate/bend the fenders with one of those anhydrous ammonia tanks??)
(Just curious Neal, do you fabricate/bend the fenders with one of those anhydrous ammonia tanks??)
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I like it, but the lack of a derailer hanger and shifter bosses makes it a perfect candidate for a SA hub.
I really like inverse levers. They give the most leverage to your strongest fingers and your brakes actually feel more powerful.
I really like inverse levers. They give the most leverage to your strongest fingers and your brakes actually feel more powerful.
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11-04-07, 03:36 PM
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I love it. Great job.
11-04-07, 06:15 PM
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That is a very nice blend of beauty and utility!
The rack wood and brass screws look great together...maybe if you could find a couple of small brass cleats at a boat store you'd have nice tiedown points.
The rack wood and brass screws look great together...maybe if you could find a couple of small brass cleats at a boat store you'd have nice tiedown points.
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Excellent job Neal!
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I remember making salad spoons in high school shop class using the same technique.
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neal your bikes are awesome! i was on my surly LHT the other day, it's got wood fenders too. someone said, "it looks like you're pedaling an old yacht!" i like that!
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Thanks, all. To make the fenders, I pretty much followed the directions on this site: https://www.sonic.net/~maryking/wooden_fenders.html
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11-05-07, 10:45 AM
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I like it! I've been interested in fashioning a similar front rack for practical applications. When Nashbar was closing out their Blackburn style front racks, I bought a bunch. I'd like to be able to use them as porteur racks. Baskets work okay, but the integration of the rack and the basket is a little weak. I've thought about adding slats. I'd be interested in seeing the bottom of the rack with a clear view of how you attached the slats.
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I've posted pics and details of the front rack construction here: https://picasaweb.google.com/lerner.n/20PorteurRack
That's a Bor Yeuh front rack from Nashbar, which was around $12, I believe.
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That's a Bor Yeuh front rack from Nashbar, which was around $12, I believe.
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Sorry, I missed that link.
Yes, those are the racks. Although, I think they were a little cheaper on closeout. I like the simple design. Since Blackburn quit making that style years ago, I decided to get a few... like 10.
Yes, those are the racks. Although, I think they were a little cheaper on closeout. I like the simple design. Since Blackburn quit making that style years ago, I decided to get a few... like 10.
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11-05-07, 11:35 AM
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Good that you were able to grab several of those racks as I've only seen the rear ones for sale at Nashbar lately. The one on the Super Course was previously on my Bridgestone CB-1 grocery hauler with a big honking basket strapped to it. Useful items.
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