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Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 18608294)
So who all is on the Pepin ride this year?
I'm going. Not sorted which bikes to bring. But the Riva-Sport is on the road now, so its a contender. https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7772/1...419ee239_z.jpg |
Originally Posted by gna
(Post 18609620)
I straightened one with a long piece of pipe.
i honestly wouldnt know where to start. I Can barely see the bend when spinning it. You can feel it pedaling though......it feels akward....like a clown bike.....drives me nuts. IF i tried to straighten it ...it would go from bad to worse. I am really surprised you can bend cast metal. Id thing it would snap. At this point im going to hunt out one more co-op here and see what they have. I found one but it was a girls bike crank so much fewer teeth. Perhaps that wouldnt be a bad idea because the first thing i did on my other 3 speed is upgrade/change out the rear cog so i could use all gears more effectively. Helped my knees a ton. I wanna say i went to a 22t? I cant remember. Id have to look. ITs the one sheldon sells at Harris. |
Originally Posted by scale
(Post 18609643)
i honestly wouldnt know where to start. I Can barely see the bend when spinning it. You can feel it pedaling though......it feels akward....like a clown bike.....drives me nuts. IF i tried to straighten it ...it would go from bad to worse. I am really surprised you can bend cast metal. Id thing it would snap.
At this point im going to hunt out one more co-op here and see what they have. I found one but it was a girls bike crank so much fewer teeth. Perhaps that wouldnt be a bad idea because the first thing i did on my other 3 speed is upgrade/change out the rear cog so i could use all gears more effectively. Helped my knees a ton. I wanna say i went to a 22t? I cant remember. Id have to look. ITs the one sheldon sells at Harris. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_uBhrlpa5LO...dunelt+015.JPG |
Originally Posted by gna
(Post 18609669)
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Originally Posted by gna
(Post 18609602)
What cables?
I'd buy that now if was in Virginia. |
[QUOTE=arex;18609587]I just popped out the crank cotters on the Twenty, but it looks like I lightly boogered the threads on one of them. These are original, with the (R) nuts on them, so I'd like to reuse them if I can.
I've used small section needle files and chased the threads by hand, with a magnifier/light. Not difficult. http://g03.s.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1GnEVF...Xq6xXFXXXS.jpg |
Originally Posted by gna
(Post 18609620)
I straightened one with a long piece of pipe.
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Originally Posted by scale
(Post 18609643)
i honestly wouldnt know where to start. I Can barely see the bend when spinning it. You can feel it pedaling though......it feels akward....like a clown bike.....drives me nuts. IF i tried to straighten it ...it would go from bad to worse. I am really surprised you can bend cast metal. Id thing it would snap.
At this point im going to hunt out one more co-op here and see what they have. I found one but it was a girls bike crank so much fewer teeth. Perhaps that wouldnt be a bad idea because the first thing i did on my other 3 speed is upgrade/change out the rear cog so i could use all gears more effectively. Helped my knees a ton. I wanna say i went to a 22t? I cant remember. Id have to look. ITs the one sheldon sells at Harris. |
Originally Posted by scale
(Post 18609538)
Thanks. I thought of that as well and it is the crank. IF i put it on the spindle with no cotter and use it like bearing to spin it on i can see the wobble. How the heck you bend a cast arm is beyond me. The chainring itself looks flat. I just want to try another one. With what i have time wise and cleaning into this bike you would all think im insane but i refuse to give up. It will ride again.
Originally Posted by arex
(Post 18609587)
I just popped out the crank cotters on the Twenty, but it looks like I lightly boogered the threads on one of them. These are original, with the (R) nuts on them, so I'd like to reuse them if I can.
To that end, is there any good way to chase the threads to clean them up? I've never done it on threads this fine. What's the diameter and pitch of these threads? |
Originally Posted by gna
(Post 18609622)
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Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 18610870)
The way to remove cotter pins is with a cotter pin press. You can find them on eBay for about $40, Bikesmith has them BikeSmith Design and Fabrication or you can fabricate one from a C-clamp. If you use a hammer, you are asking for trouble! You use the cotter press also to install the cotterpin; its not installed simply by tightening the nut! That is only there to retain the cotter pin after its pressed into place.
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Andd yes, I am going to Lake Pepin! Third time.
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[MENTION=308017]arex[/MENTION] - sorry about the bent cotter. I know Raleigh threading for headset was 26 tpi, as was their bottom bracket (vs 24 tpi) and the pitch was different. I'm not sure if it's the same on the cotters though.
Don't feel bad, I have a Park Tool Cotter press and still bent a cotter. It happens. Could we see some update up close and personal of this R20 so far? Please?:) |
Rode the Raleigh Twenty in the rain (with fenders & mudguards). Went to a bike shop where the owner is retiring and bought some tools (posted on the show us your tools thread). My R20 is sporting a PDW cup holder on the front which carried hot coffee. Took binoculars also but didn't see or hear many birds. It rained most of the time.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1598/...533496a07d.jpgR20 in the Forest by velocivixen, on Flickrhttps://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/...c01d10e52d.jpgCoffee on R20 by velocivixen, on Flickr https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1455/...deaf0571a3.jpgRaleigh Twenty Rain by velocivixen, on Flickrhttps://farm2.staticflickr.com/1491/...89792fdf11.jpgCrane Suzue Bell by velocivixen, on Flickr |
Originally Posted by Velocivixen
(Post 18611643)
@arex - sorry about the bent cotter. I know Raleigh threading for headset was 26 tpi, as was their bottom bracket (vs 24 tpi) and the pitch was different. I'm not sure if it's the same on the cotters though.
Don't feel bad, I have a Park Tool Cotter press and still bent a cotter. It happens. Could we see some update up close and personal of this R20 so far? Please?:) And...pictures? Nothing to see except a bare rusty frame, a large Rubbermaid tote, and a bunch of ziplocks full of bits and pieces. |
Originally Posted by Velocivixen
(Post 18611661)
Rode the Raleigh Twenty in the rain (with fenders & mudguards). Went to a bike shop where the owner is retiring and bought some tools (posted on the show us your tools thread). My R20 is sporting a PDW cup holder on the front which carried hot coffee. Took binoculars also but didn't see or hear many birds. It rained most of the time.
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What Are People Using for Racks on a DL-1?
After talking with some folks, and reading a few things here, I have decided to get a rack and mount panniers on my DL-1 for the Lake Pepin Tour. My question is this: Rather than trying to find an original Raleigh piece, or that cheap and heavy Iron Pigeon (seriously, has anybody actually seen one fly?) thing, what can I use for a rear rack on this bike that has 635mm wheels and no eyelet mounts? I've been thinking about buying a rack for a 700c bike, and then bodging it to fit with P-clamps; but I would rather do a cleaner installation that is more structurally sound.
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^^ There was a Prestube rack that was made for the Dawn Tourist, similar to a DL-1 but with an enclosed chain.
The struts were held in place by the SA axle nuts. Good luck finding one of those! Thule makes one that will just bolt right up, but its not particularly vintage looking. If its hiding under some vintage panniers maybe no-one will notice. https://www.bikebagshop.com/thule-tour-rack-p-3079.html |
Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 18613070)
^^ There was a Prestube rack that was made for the Dawn Tourist, similar to a DL-1 but with an enclosed chain.
The struts were held in place by the SA axle nuts. Good luck finding one of those! Thule makes one that will just bolt right up, but its not particularly vintage looking. If its hiding under some vintage panniers maybe no-one will notice. https://www.bikebagshop.com/thule-tour-rack-p-3079.html |
The Prestube might be hard to find, at least one for a DL-1 or the like. Look into 'Midland Sport' on ebay and you will find something that works and has a bit more of the vintage feel.
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Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 18613314)
The Prestube might be hard to find, at least one for a DL-1 or the like. Look into 'Midland Sport' on ebay and you will find something that works and has a bit more of the vintage feel.
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[MENTION=429363]DQRider[/MENTION] [MENTION=330095]Salubrious[/MENTION]
Have you seen the custom racks offered by Red Barn? They fit DL-1s and look appropriate. Not cheap at $150. Red Barn: Roadster Rack http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/...f9de7ee7_b.jpg |
That does look handsome.
I've not yet figured out if I'm taking the BSA Golden Deluxe yet; might be the Humber Sports. |
Originally Posted by arex
(Post 18610290)
Of course. However, a machine shop would be equipped to straighten it precisely, which would be pretty desirable if it's not a simple bend. I doubt they'd charge much, either.
Or sneak into Harbor Freight and abuse their "try before you buy" policy. I kid, I kid! |
Originally Posted by Velocivixen
(Post 18611643)
[MENTION=308017]arex[/MENTION] - sorry about the bent cotter. I know Raleigh threading for headset was 26 tpi, as was their bottom bracket (vs 24 tpi) and the pitch was different. I'm not sure if it's the same on the cotters though.
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