sixteen

I've had this bike for awhile. I know zero about these bikes. So, I'm looking for tires that would be close to original,( it has HWA Fong tires on it now) kick stand ( missing), seat cover.
Are there parts out there? This is a 3 speed. It was bought in Washington DC at the Cycle and Sports Shop. Except for the tires and the missing kick stand it seems to be correct.
The seat is yellowed with age and dried out. Any help would be great.

rhenning

If you do not want to restore it all the parts to continue to ride it should be easily purchased at a local bike shop. Tire size will be on the tire for example. Greenfield is one kickstand brand for example and those are cut to fit. Same with brake and shift cables. I have a couple of the 20 inch sized Raleigh's and have never had problems getting parts for them. Roger

bikeyboy

Tires from a.child's 16 inch bike will fit the Raleigh RSW

sixteen

thanks

mirfi

Cool bike, need pics.

Parts should be readily available. There should be a Raleigh RSW thread around here someplace.

I have a Raleigh Twenty and the only thing weird is the lug nut size. I think it's a 17/32 (might have to look).

When you get it riding good. Hook up with the DC Brompton club for a ride.

Congrats.

Schwinnsta

Raleigh bolts are Whitworth sizing.

mirfi

Yes, the old Whitworth. So, I did some homework a while ago.

Many sites address this, here's one:

Convert,compare all Imperial tool,nut,bolt and spanner sizes to metric.
0.525 inches = 1/4 inch Whitworth or 5/16 BSF
0.531 inches = 17/32 inch AF (13.49 mm)

The 17/32 wrenches are few and far between, but sockets are readily available (like $3 Home Depot).

Whitworth sized tools were much more expensive. For me anyway.

:-)

mirfi

I put a hole in the socket so I could use a screwdriver if a socket wrench was not available. BTW, I did this to a couple of them.