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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By SirMike1983

The Bendix manual 2 speed was popular in the...

The Bendix manual 2 speed was popular in the 1950s and into the early 1960s. Drive is 1:1 in high and .67 in low. The kickback "auto" 2-speed showed up about 1961 to replace the lever-actuated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-23, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By Sedgemop

I like the looks of this 2 speed. Anybody have...

I like the looks of this 2 speed. Anybody have experience with the 2 speed Bendix?Vintage 1960’s Schwinn Flying Star 2-Speed Bicycle $200 Watseka, IL
Facebook IL Schwinn...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By capnjonny

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20231017_103217722_1__6c0068273381e18171f8cbab600f831a2aa6d8e3.jpg
Nothing fancy here folks, just another Raliegh Sport. mostly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By bluesteak

S5

Thanks for the videos. I had already watched the s5 video, and it seems like he stopped, and didn’t take apart the sun gear assembly.

I took a closer look after I posted, and actually took the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By clubman

It's the other way actually. The 'D' fork caps...

It's the other way actually. The 'D' fork caps were early 60s while the big plain silver crown caps were typical of most all of the Birmingham manufacturer's forks before 1960.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By SirMike1983

I think you have it right. I go out and try...

I think you have it right. I go out and try different bikes and see what you prefer. You can still get something like a 1960s-era Raleigh Sports or Schwinn Racer without spending a ton of money....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-21, 01:53 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By 52telecaster

man are you guys helpful. I like the cottered...

man are you guys helpful. I like the cottered crank and I may get a press just to service this one.

I have built many wheels and have several aw hubs to choose from so something will surely work....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-21, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By repechage

I see the evidence of a bad faith lawsuit. ...

I see the evidence of a bad faith lawsuit.
Hopefully your, pain, suffering and inconvenience was worth more.
Plus the cost of a same or similar helmet.
(in any crash, child car seats are "totaled"...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By L134

just like cars insurance companies are going to...

just like cars insurance companies are going to give you as little as possible. They don’t care if you had a Colnago made from angel bones encrusted with jewels made from unicrown horn that was...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-28-21, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,561
Posted By johnnyace

You should post pics for it. The DX-4000-6000...

You should post pics for it. The DX-4000-6000 models are very nice, and fairly sought-after. What size? I would guess you could find a buyer here on BF fairly easy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 07:53 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,921
Posted By IsleRide

I've refurbished and found new homes for more...

I've refurbished and found new homes for more English 3 speeds than I can remember. I've had a special love for them ever since I inherited my grandfather's Rudge in 1960. (at 12 years old)
At 6-3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,880
Posted By T-Mar

My first suspect would be small cog wear. It was...

My first suspect would be small cog wear. It was fairly common for new riders to suffer from derailleur anxiety. They would find a gear they liked and leave it there. This was usually the small cog...
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