Originally Posted by paulb_in_bkln
(Post 20279739)
I have just purchased something similar, with the original fork and chrome crown cap, and the head tube badge nice, but I think not the Rudge pattern chainwheel, which I don't know why. Maybe I can dig one up, somewhere. I'll need similar extra lift at the seat and stem, but yours looks fine that way, maybe it has to do with the absence of the chainguard and fenders. I doubt the wheels are as perfect as the ones on yours, so most likely it will get CR18s. (I'm intrigued with the notion of going 700C.) But I have a project bike ahead of it so the Rudge will most likely get taken apart for storage in the closet until next winter.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rud...4AAOSwxfdayUsI |
Originally Posted by paulb_in_bkln
(Post 20279801)
It is a shame the owner is so hard-nosed.
Maybe she just hates the bike or hates having to deal with them as part of the business. Lord knows, when you're not actually riding a bike it really can be a cumbersome device. Believe me, I know. We have 12 in the household right now and certainly do not need another. |
uh oh, I am rapidly approaching 20 here and I thought things were still under control. Like yesterday, I found a Puch built JC Higgins three speed and bought it because it had a good B-66 on it. That's ok........right?
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Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 20279928)
Raleigh started using the standard chainring on their captive brands in the 60s. Too bad really, the distinctive chainrings are such a big part of their charm. If you really want a Hand of Ulster chainring, you could get into this bidding war.
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Originally Posted by thumpism
(Post 20279946)
she does not see this little Herc as a "nice little bike that should be saved from terminal exposure," she sees it as a "midcentury modern artifact that would be a rare and tasteful design element" and has priced it accordingly. To her it's like the old washboards and metal feed signs you see on the walls of folksy restaurants.
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Originally Posted by paulb_in_bkln
(Post 20280149)
So Raleigh did not treat all its children the same. Disappointing. They stuck with the heron chainwheel much longer; my '72 has it. Maybe a bargain will come my way. Thanks for this information.
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Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 20280369)
One of my favorite all time chainrings...
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Originally Posted by SirMike1983
(Post 20279252)
Out and about on the Raleigh export model roadster this evening.
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yKS-0uQx3...411_185909.jpg |
My eyes are wide open
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Very nice! Beautiful and classic........
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I changed the tube on the rear wheel of my wife’s Raleigh Sports 3-speed tonight. The first time I’ve needed to do that on a 3-speed Sturmey wheel in 34 years! Glad I kept some of my bike tools all those years. Had to start unscrewing the gear indicator chain retaining nut with needle head pliers as it was seized, was glad rim strip came with the tube as it was a burred spoke head that was the cause. Had a head-scratching moment when I put everything back together and heard a rubbing sound - turned out the chain was rubbing against the bike stand. Sense of accomplishment.
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Armstrong step through in Dover, DE. It is a bad backlit photo, but there are a couple of other pix. I've seen this bike on CL for a while, so the seller may take less.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/bik/...554928206.html |
A nice Robin Hood in New Hampshire. Looks sharp in gold with a chrome fork. Never seen that before.
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/d/vint...556757746.html |
Originally Posted by dweenk
(Post 20282635)
Armstrong step through in Dover, DE. It is a bad backlit photo, but there are a couple of other pix. I've seen this bike on CL for a while, so the seller may take less.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/bik/...554928206.html |
Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 20282701)
A nice Robin Hood in New Hampshire. Looks sharp in gold with a chrome fork. Never seen that before.
https://nh.craigslist.org/bik/d/vint...556757746.html |
Originally Posted by Dewey101
(Post 20281489)
I changed the tube on the rear wheel of my wife’s Raleigh Sports 3-speed tonight. The first time I’ve needed to do that on a 3-speed Sturmey wheel in 34 years! Glad I kept some of my bike tools all those years. Had to start unscrewing the gear indicator chain retaining nut with needle head pliers as it was seized, was glad rim strip came with the tube as it was a burred spoke head that was the cause. Had a head-scratching moment when I put everything back together and heard a rubbing sound - turned out the chain was rubbing against the bike stand. Sense of accomplishment.
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Originally Posted by gster
(Post 20282828)
Nice bike, fair price. I suspect the forks have been replaced.
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Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 20264028)
The 6-point crank was introduced in 1972 but the 9 point crank continued to show up into early 1973.
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Fork looks to be a 700c or 27" size. Top tube slopes backward.
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Originally Posted by boattail71
(Post 20282987)
Sal, can you give us pics/examples of the six/nine cranks? Thanks!
http://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_raleigh_cranks.jpg |
Originally Posted by brianhamp
(Post 20282989)
Here is a picture of my 1975 Raleigh Wayfarer.2 New tires, new chain,new cables and brake calipers.Serviced Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed , Serviced front Sturmey Archer Dyno hub with headlight and tail light. I added a rack on the back for my saddle bags.I think this might become a daily rider.I was trying to modernize it with newer hubs and crank-set however it just didn't look right too me so I kept it the way I got it!!
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Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 20264324)
For myself, I like having 3 or 4 different bikes that I rotate for my daily rides. It makes cycling more fun for me to change bikes from time to time. And then, I love having a project going on in my workshop. I have fun solving all the problems and puzzles that come along. I especially enjoy rescue projects where a useless bike gets put back on the road again. This leaves me with the only part of the hobby I don't enjoy. Moving them along. It's a pest that I tend to ignore until REALLY have to make more room. So, bikes come and go, but I do have a few keepers.
You did a great job on that green 20. I have fun seeing other people's projects too and that was a good one. Anyone appreciate of what I speak or deem me a hapless sort? |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 20283001)
Here you go...extra web creates a 9 point.
http://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_raleigh_cranks.jpg |
Originally Posted by arty dave
(Post 20267203)
I think this was also the problem with the TCW, that was fixed with the introduction of the S3C.
Actually I quite like coaster brakes but haven't had one since I was a kid. My wife has an Electra Mod 3i, and the coaster brake is really nice. Fun bike, with a quite sufficient & smooth rollerbrake up front. One of my "next" bikes I'll install that rear caliper on a classic roadster coaster 3-spd to help alleviate that cursed muscle-memory-bike-swap problem that can happen. |
Originally Posted by paulb_in_bkln
(Post 20271706)
I never have and still do not understand the mega-buck wheel enthusiasm. Even with much loaded touring riding, a pair of Nashbar (Nashbar!) wheels from the early 90s that hardly cost anything still run perfect on one of my bikes.
Also, if I'm understanding you, I would agree that alloy wheels from the '90s would be an appreciable betterment in performance. Especially if you care to eschew originality and save that (rolling) weight. So, if I'm getting your drift, why splurge on modern, new and expensive wheels for a rescued vintage (non-performance) ride if 1990's wheels/rims are available? Right? So, if I'm still correct in my reasoning here, what "modern" (1990's) alloy rims will fit my Raleigh/Robin/Herc/etc? IOWs, when I visit my local co-op, and the myriad wheel cache, what should I look for? If I'm all-wet here, set me straight. Regardless, I will, as a rule, never think to replace those classic steel, original rims on my prizes, but I might, just maybe, experiment with myriad, and unoriginal projects be-damned. |
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