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I have a Q? For the learned crowd. I’m putting the finished rear wheel in the slots when I notice there are no slotted tab lock washers on either side. Did Raleigh do away with those by 79? It’s somewhat disturbing when I go to tighten up the outside bolts and it causes the axle on the other side to spin. any help, much appreciated! |
Originally Posted by 3speedslow
(Post 20854700)
I have a Q? For the learned crowd. I’m putting the finished rear wheel in the slots when I notice there are no slotted tab lock washers on either side. Did Raleigh do away with those by 79? It’s somewhat disturbing when I go to tighten up the outside bolts and it causes the axle on the other side to spin. any help, much appreciated! |
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...96cc46c9f.jpeg That’s what I thought! I have these on hand but I have seen more sturdier ones also |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 20853862)
There's a bike shop near me that has a Hercules ring on the wall...
I may be able to persuade him to part with it.. I love the 22 tooth freewheel! I'd use that on any number of overgeared bikes I own. |
I did not see any widening. I think I got lucky as these don’t appear to be ridden any after the smuck mechanic did his botch job on putting the wheels back in. I will recheck my left cone adjustment when I pull the wheel and then install the tabbed washers I have. The front wheel adjustment cone was on the left but it was very loose. [MENTION=149661]carfreefamily[/MENTION] Thanks for jumping in here! |
All’s right in my little part of the world. Tab washers on and axle snug in their drop outs. The rear has just a little play in the axle when tightened. The R20 is back on track. |
Originally Posted by 3speedslow
(Post 20854908)
All’s right in my little part of the world. Tab washers on and axle snug in their drop outs. The rear has just a little play in the axle when tightened. The R20 is back on track. |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 20854779)
Hang on to that crank though. Big Chiefs earlier post seems to show that chainring design.
I love the 22 tooth freewheel! I'd use that on any number of overgeared bikes I own. How much time and money to spend? How many original parts can be saved/restored? I think in the end I'll have a rideable bike that looks 90 years old. That freewheel is stuck on real good! |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 20853992)
Thanks for that!
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Originally Posted by markk900
(Post 20855066)
if you make the trip out let me know - I live about 3 blocks away from them. It’s a great place to visit and there’s now a great local brewery less than 100m from the shop. |
Originally Posted by markk900
(Post 20855066)
if you make the trip out let me know - I live about 3 blocks away from them. It’s a great place to visit and there’s now a great local brewery less than 100m from the shop. |
Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 20855138)
I've got to make that trip someday soon as well! Looks like we should hold a 3 Speed Event or something.
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A while ago, somebody here was looking for that .pdf about removing Raleigh fork locks. The link posted is no longer valid. I just found it saved on my hard drive. I don't have a server I can use to post it online, but I can email it to anyone interested or has someplace to post it. It specifically says no copyright anyone can use.
BC |
Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 20855615)
A while ago, somebody here was looking for that .pdf about removing Raleigh fork locks. The link posted is no longer valid. I just found it saved on my hard drive. I don't have a server I can use to post it online, but I can email it to anyone interested or has someplace to post it. It specifically says no copyright anyone can use.
BC Thanks! At this point, with everything back together, I'm resigned to a keyless life, but I would like to know the steps should I get the itch to try to take it apart again. I do wonder, since there are no numbers for the lock on the face, the way it seems to be on others, if I would find a number on the barrel itself. |
More Evidence!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c1864c13a8.jpg Black enamel lined with red and gold.... Red and Gold https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...594c59eb61.jpg Thanks Big Chief! |
Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 20855966)
Never saw one of these before, but here is something similar in a 1930s accessories catalogs.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e4b3e55b29.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e2864e5edb.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6375ddd41b.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...34f8daaa6d.jpg Original Rear Wheel captive Key Bike Lock refitted. Also in this Photo you can see one of the riveted Fender Repairs. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...79c5ffb227.jpg Original Pump Pegs Refitted. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3e9bbdab8b.jpg Completed Bike. |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 20856015)
More Evidence!
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c1864c13a8.jpg Black enamel lined with red and gold.... Red and Gold https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...594c59eb61.jpg Thanks Big Chief! |
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c2eb671c2.jpeg BMX tires... oh well. This model rolls on 451 rims. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...61318b979.jpeg Hope the B-17 will do for upright sitting. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...270ebd892.jpeg I will be installing a larger rack from W. Germany. If I use small panniers, heel strike might not be a problem. 1979 Canadian Raleigh Twenty folder. Finished except for a good long ride and sort out the fit. Did a short neighborhood roll. I like it. I will like it better if I change the 15 in the back for an 18. |
Roadster Handling:
I'm sure the handling is something I'll get used to, but I thought I would ask this question before I get used to it. I guess the question is - Is this typical of a roadster, or could something be out of line with my bike. I feel that it is probably typical, because the bike looks fine. The thing I notice is that I am find myself at times sort of fighting the steering. I think it might probably be partly the very narrow handlebars. The bike seems to want to track straight, but at times it also seems to want to steer itself one way or another, particularly on a rough road. I'm more aware of a feeling of having a gyroscope between my hands, and some ordinary motions of the bike affect the steering the same way as if you were wiggling a gyroscope around, so it's not as smooth as other bikes. I don't know if that's what's being referred to in another thread as "twitchy." I even thought the front wheel bearing may have come loose, but everything is just right. Is that sort of normal for a roadster? Is it the narrow bars? Is it just getting used to a different bike? I expect in a week, I won't even notice it, but since I just put the entire thing together myself, I'm a little more tuned in for any abnormalities. |
Originally Posted by 3speedslow
(Post 20856428)
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c2eb671c2.jpeg 1979 Canadian Raleigh Twenty folder. Finished except for a good long ride and sort out the fit. Did a short neighborhood roll. I like it. I will like it better if I change the 15 in the back for an 18. |
Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 20855966)
Never saw one of these before, but here is something similar in a 1930s accessories catalogs.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e4b3e55b29.jpg |
Originally Posted by 3speedslow
(Post 20856428)
[/i] https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...270ebd892.jpeg I will be installing a larger rack from W. Germany. If I use small panniers, heel strike might not be a problem. 1979 Canadian Raleigh Twenty folder. Finished except for a good long ride and sort out the fit. Did a short neighborhood roll. I like it. I will like it better if I change the 15 in the back for an 18. |
Originally Posted by carfreefamily
(Post 20856442)
Roadster Handling:
I'm sure the handling is something I'll get used to, but I thought I would ask this question before I get used to it. I guess the question is - Is this typical of a roadster, or could something be out of line with my bike. I feel that it is probably typical, because the bike looks fine. The thing I notice is that I am find myself at times sort of fighting the steering. I think it might probably be partly the very narrow handlebars. The bike seems to want to track straight, but at times it also seems to want to steer itself one way or another, particularly on a rough road. I'm more aware of a feeling of having a gyroscope between my hands, and some ordinary motions of the bike affect the steering the same way as if you were wiggling a gyroscope around, so it's not as smooth as other bikes. I don't know if that's what's being referred to in another thread as "twitchy." I even thought the front wheel bearing may have come loose, but everything is just right. Is that sort of normal for a roadster? Is it the narrow bars? Is it just getting used to a different bike? I expect in a week, I won't even notice it, but since I just put the entire thing together myself, I'm a little more tuned in for any abnormalities. The older style geometry (slack) on these bikes does put the front wheel "out front" and can need a bit of getting used to. It's even more pronounced on the older frames. |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 20856500)
Nice work. I like the knobbys, take that puppy offroad.
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Originally Posted by Dan Burkhart
(Post 20855594)
Hey, I'd be up for that. An Ontario member's meet up.Maybe a ride on a stretch of the Guelph to Goderich trail?
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Went to stick the Brampton Speedy Shifter on the bars of the Royal Nord tonight and realized it felt much heavier than a similar Sturmey Archer. Indeed it weighs almost double and ihttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1691d4835c.jpg
s larger and made out of heavier steel. Certainly not an SA clone. |
Originally Posted by markk900
(Post 20856636)
that’s a good one as is the Cambridge to Paris trail. I’m in! |
Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 20856743)
Interesting. Have not ridden the Paris Cambridge yet. Brantford - Paris, Port Dover- Brantford lots of times.
I grew up about a mile and a half from where the Guelph Goderich trail runs west of Elmira, and I'm old enough to remember the sound of the steam trains as they blew their whistles at the crossing.. |
Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 20856737)
Went to stick the Brampton Speedy Shifter on the bars of the Royal Nord tonight and realized it felt much heavier than a similar Sturmey Archer. Indeed it weighs almost double and ihttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1691d4835c.jpg
s larger and made out of heavier steel. Certainly not an SA clone. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...94588951a6.jpg |
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