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07-07-23, 10:01 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Have been working on this Singer 201 for a...

Have been working on this Singer 201 for a customer... these are a masterpiece of engineering.

A rotary machine with hand lapped bevelled gears, and the only connecting rod in the machine is the...
07-06-23, 01:01 PM
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Views: 68,670
Posted By Sixty Fiver

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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07-06-23, 09:42 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

My grandson at 10 months old... I still have more...

My grandson at 10 months old... I still have more hair than he does.

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07-06-23, 08:58 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Just popping in... nice to see this thread still...

Just popping in... nice to see this thread still has some legs.

Hope everyone is well.
03-29-20, 07:19 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Just popping in to see how everyone is doing...

Just popping in to see how everyone is doing during this difficult time... this really is the thread that never ends.

I hope you are all doing well.
04-15-17, 01:07 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 68,670
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I knocked a few machines off my grail list of...

I knocked a few machines off my grail list of late, one of them is the 1938 Bernina 117 (Swiss made) which came here after WW2 and was owned by a seamstress.

It had been electrified but was...
07-15-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,902
Posted By Sixty Fiver

The 20 is Raleigh's most successful bicycle and...

The 20 is Raleigh's most successful bicycle and they made more of these than all the rest... there are many variants as they were also sold under other captive badges like Phillip's, BSA, Triumph and...
04-27-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,661
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Eleven loose bearings (1/4 inch). It will...

Eleven loose bearings (1/4 inch).

It will look like you need one more but you won't be able to fit 12.
04-27-14, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,661
Posted By Sixty Fiver

When I service bottom brackets I always replace...

When I service bottom brackets I always replace the caged bearings with loose bearings... this adds a bearing and removes the cage which is more often a cause of problems than losing a bearing in the...
03-09-14, 12:59 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

It is a lathe. ...

It is a lathe.

http://www.lathes.co.uk/rollo/page2.html
03-06-14, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

This is the issue with the Raleigh 20 that was...

This is the issue with the Raleigh 20 that was originally designed for 451 wheels and was fitted with steel Raleigh sidepull brakes... the export models got 406 wheels and those heinous long reach...
02-16-14, 10:26 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Thought you would all appreciate this... We...

Thought you would all appreciate this...

We had a very nice fellow come into the co-op yesterday and he was there to donate the contents of his old bike shop which he closed down more than 20...
02-15-14, 02:55 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

five thousand posts !!!! Ding ding !!!

five thousand posts !!!!

Ding ding !!!
02-13-14, 01:21 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

I have to warn you that these little bikes can...

I have to warn you that these little bikes can lead to serious addiction issues, we have 4 in our household and one more on the way... :)
02-06-14, 02:39 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

I am getting a bit worried... 15 more posts and...

I am getting a bit worried... 15 more posts and this thread will have hit 5000 posts and the incredible amount of content that has been added might crash the forum.

;)

I am thinking that with...
01-27-14, 09:41 AM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Production in Canada started in 1978 and this was...

Production in Canada started in 1978 and this was when Raleigh switched to using an alloy stem instead of the classic steel stem... the Superbes and the DL1 were still manufactured in England while...
03-18-13, 02:33 AM
Replies: 3,547
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Our big assed cat... she is a Siamese cross we...

Our big assed cat... she is a Siamese cross we lovingly call Thunderhead or I call "tunderkitty" in my mock Swedish accent.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/critterpics/tbutt1.JPG
03-17-13, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

They were produced from 1975 until 1977 and were...

They were produced from 1975 until 1977 and were a little step up over Shimano's existing groups but still not of the caliber of the later 600 series parts.
11-20-12, 07:19 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

I have ridden 4 speed hubs where the 1st position...

I have ridden 4 speed hubs where the 1st position is an under drive while with the 5 speed you have an AW sandwiched between an underdrive and over drive.

When it comes to reliability you cannot...
11-06-12, 06:17 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 58,405
Posted By Sixty Fiver

The Jubilee is a stunning piece of work albeit a...

The Jubilee is a stunning piece of work albeit a somewhat fragile one... the matching front derailleur is also quite exquisite but like it's counterpart makes the Campy NR look like a rock crusher.
...
08-14-12, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,691,401
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Got to ogle this up close the other day... 1988...

Got to ogle this up close the other day... 1988 Steve Potts.

http://velocult.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/potts_product_red01.jpg
http://velocult.com/bikes/steve-potts-custom-1988-red/

Velo...
04-22-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 66,214
Posted By Sixty Fiver

I ride my old steel road bike because it is fast,...

I ride my old steel road bike because it is fast, agile, reliable and super responsive.

:)

It isn't heavy or beat up though and that would be my steel framed commuter which is only heavy...
02-07-12, 01:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,197
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Building the generator wheel is as easy as...

Building the generator wheel is as easy as building any wheel and hooking up the light to the hub is pretty much plug and play... if your shop does not think that generator hubs have a place on this...
10-27-11, 03:56 PM
Replies: 27,895
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

It is a post production Cyclo kit... Raleigh...

It is a post production Cyclo kit... Raleigh never offered this as a stock option and the Cyclo kits were sold for many decades and offered a 2 and 3 speed cog to double or triple the gearing.

A...
10-27-11, 03:54 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Hardware store ? Stainless would be the...

Hardware store ?

Stainless would be the nicest way to go and nuts and bolts keep the original look... using a lock nut will ensure that they stay secure no matter how rough the roads get.
10-08-11, 02:20 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

gbalke - I have a 54 AW hub that is smooth as...

gbalke - I have a 54 AW hub that is smooth as silk... but it won't be going anywhere as it will go back in the Raleigh it came from when I build up a new wheel for it.

Don't see many 50's hubs as...
09-19-11, 06:24 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Thanks... weather has been glorious and is...

Thanks... weather has been glorious and is supposed to get up to 28c later in the week.

On another note... this thread just hit 100 pages !
09-19-11, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27,895
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

If you want a front LED to provide enough light...

If you want a front LED to provide enough light the conversion requires a little more work than fitting an off the peg high intensity blinking into the old light.

My friend does these conversions...
09-18-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 27,895
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Scott... that is a beautiful find. Although...

Scott... that is a beautiful find.

Although I cannot credit Sheldon Brown for my love of English three speeds it is a love we shared although he really renewed my interest in Raleigh 20's.

My...
09-06-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 27,895
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Schwalbe Marathons come in a 20 inch size...

Schwalbe Marathons come in a 20 inch size although you cannot run them at their max pressure on the stock rims... at 65-70 psi they ride pretty nicely and this is within their operational range.
...
09-05-11, 03:37 PM
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

Only problem with a 20 is that people constantly...

Only problem with a 20 is that people constantly stop and ask about the bike... "does it fold?" "do you only ride it on the sidewalk?" in addition to the "cool bike" comments.

Have ridden 20 km...
09-05-11, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Tom - My experience with Delta Cruisers has been...

Tom - My experience with Delta Cruisers has been very good, have used the tan walled version with the reflective stripe and run them at 60-65 psi.

Just did a few more tweaks to what is the fifth...
08-19-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,895
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Posted By Sixty Fiver

It was Raleigh's top of the line light roadster...

It was Raleigh's top of the line light roadster and was not sold as a Sports but rather, listed alongside the Tourist, and sold for a fair bit more because of the extras that were even lacking on the...
08-07-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,986
Posted By Sixty Fiver

The OP's cranks are Maxy... they are actually...

The OP's cranks are Maxy... they are actually very nice cranks as are the Mighty.
08-07-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,986
Posted By Sixty Fiver

This crank is a time bomb... better send it to me...

This crank is a time bomb... better send it to me for disposal.
07-25-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

If I was driving down to PDX in August I'd be...

If I was driving down to PDX in August I'd be bringing a lovely Raleigh Sports with me (for re-sale)... with a busy schedule I am planning on flying as that will give me more time for the important...
06-03-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Agree with Neal... worn clutches are the number...

Agree with Neal... worn clutches are the number one problem when an SA starts having trouble or maybe number 2... have seen a number of hubs where the retaining pin for the indicator spindle has...
04-16-11, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

There was a time when I rarely saw a bike like my...

There was a time when I rarely saw a bike like my old Raleigh Superbe cruising the streets but now their popularity is such that getting one is a little harder and very nice examples are fetching...
04-11-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

The factory settings for cone lock nuts ranges...

The factory settings for cone lock nuts ranges from 87 in/lbs to 150 in/lb... they need to be very tight.

I leave my SA equipped bikes parked in 3rd to release all the cable / spring tension... if...
04-11-11, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

On fasteners... when I am teaching workshops I...

On fasteners... when I am teaching workshops I always stress that SA wheel nuts are soft and cannot be over torqued as they will strip and much of the holding power comes from those very toothy SA...
04-11-11, 04:34 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

It is close enough that a 16mm serves as a...

It is close enough that a 16mm serves as a suitable replacement... the cones are hardened and the spanner will suffer before you damage the flats.

The small SA spanner is not very hard and we have...
04-11-11, 02:33 AM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

P.S. SPANNER. P.S.S. The SA cone...

P.S.

SPANNER.

P.S.S. The SA cone SPANNER is a speck smaller than 16mm but can't remember what the Imperial equivalent is... they are also very thin and a little fragile but are a great little...
04-10-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Spanner. Spanner. Spanner. :)

Spanner.

Spanner.

Spanner.

:)
03-15-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Those 70's Raleighs were still pretty decent...

Those 70's Raleighs were still pretty decent bikes... SA hubs started to suffer from a lack of QC in the sixties and when Sun race took them over none of their tooling was up to acceptable standards...
03-01-11, 11:35 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Wow... just realized that this thread got started...

Wow... just realized that this thread got started on Feb 22 / 10 and don't think it has skipped a beat... much like those wonderful SA AW hubs we are all so fond of (among others).

For the number...
01-14-11, 03:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,038
Posted By Sixty Fiver

If you are comparing apples with apples the 20...

If you are comparing apples with apples the 20 compares very nicely to the Raleigh Sports when it comes to ride quality and speed and is a quicker handling and very stable bike which makes it...
01-13-11, 11:06 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Tubes can last a very long time as they are...

Tubes can last a very long time as they are protected from what kills tyres, namely UV radiation.

I have pulled supple tubes from tyres so old they were crumbling and used them.
01-13-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

You can still buy tubes with fully threaded stems...

You can still buy tubes with fully threaded stems for Schraeder valves... Michelin and Schwalbe make premium tubes like this.

It seems like a lot of people have never seen a Twenty here as many...
12-26-10, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 772,641
Posted By Sixty Fiver

Dang... now I need a frame that does not fit me.

Dang... now I need a frame that does not fit me.
12-05-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,352
Posted By Sixty Fiver

You can buy replacement cables and can either get...

You can buy replacement cables and can either get clone cables or new Sturmey Archer cables which cost a fair bit more... I like the new SA cables myself.
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