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Originally Posted by carfreefamily
(Post 20900367)
Three Speed Century?
The Santa Fe Century is coming up next month, and of course that has me thinking about doing it on a three speed. I am fairly certain the 50 mile ride would be pleasant enough. 100 miles seems like it would be possible, and for some reason, every time I think something might be difficult and taxing, but possible, I want to give it a try to see if I'm right - if it really is possible. The last time I rode the full 100 miles, I used an '84 Trek 520, and I know I appreciated both the extra high gearing, for booking along downhill and on the flats, (I found I could easily catch up to people on carbon bikes, well, maybe easily is an exaggeration), and the granny gear for getting up Heartbreak Hill, specifically, but also the long climb over the Ortiz Mountains outside of Madrid, NM. My questions to myself are, how much would I be walking, (certainly up Heartbreak), and would my top speed be reduced to the point where I would take way too long to complete the full 100. I guess I have to throw in that the date of the century is my 23rd wedding anniversary - so maybe the 50 miles with my wife would contribute more toward marital harmony than a 100 mile ride - this year. Still, in thinking about it, I'm surprised that Googling "Century Ride on a Three Speed" does not turn up any stories, beyond that of a 90 year old grandmother. Do people on this list do any century rides on their English 3-speeds? Right now it seems "different" to me, but not crazy. Please let me know if I'm verging into crazy. I've been riding on something called the Tour Divide, which is a mountain bike route that goes from Banff, Alberta down to the Mexican boarder following the Continental Divide. I've really been thinking of building up a 3 speed on 650b wheels for this- complete with rim brakes and AW hub. Goto this link: https://tourdivide.org/ and look at the greyed-out photo in the background on the home page. Obviously some very old bikes being used for bikepacking... |
Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 20900383)
Oh, yeah, crazy for sure
But if you're very fit, try it. It would be sheer speculation for us to suggest you'll avoid the broom wagon, you know your engine better than we do. |
Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 20900383)
I've been riding on something called the Tour Divide, which is a mountain bike route that goes from Banff, Alberta down to the Mexican boarder following the Continental Divide. I've really been thinking of building up a 3 speed on 650b wheels for this- complete with rim brakes and AW hub. Goto this link: https://tourdivide.org/ and look at the greyed-out photo in the background on the home page. Obviously some very old bikes being used for bikepacking...
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@gster - Thanks. I didn’t forget you all. I spent literally all of 2018 helping my sister, who had metastatic breast cancer. She died on Thanksgiving. Not gonna hijack this thread, so if you or anyone else wanted to reach out, a private message would be appreciated.
@gugie asked if a 2 speed counts. I think if it’s a vintage 2 speed kickback, you’re good. Something modern, like mine, I’m on the fence about. |
Originally Posted by paulb_in_bkln
(Post 20900114)
Any suggestions on keeping a seat post from slipping down (apart from that I lose 25 pounds). I've wiped away any grease inside the tube and on the post and I tighten the bolt to where I'm afraid I'll bust it if I tighten it any more and yet the post slips.
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Originally Posted by gster
(Post 20900163)
Dunlop Rubber Factory circa 1920
Booth Street, Toronto https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cc987a704c.jpg |
Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 20900851)
@gster , Would you or any others happen to know when the factory stopped producing tubes? I am still trying to narrow down the decade my Royal Nord with Brampton 3 speed was built. It came with the seemingly original Dunlop Imperial tires and Dunlop Air Seal tubes (metal stems) which also still hold air.
There was a slight problem with exploding manhole covers in the area..... https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c0a4ca4102.jpg |
Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 20900835)
When I had a similar problem with a slipping seat post, my LBS suggested a grease with grit in it commonly used on carbon seatposts. I never did try it as I swapped out the post for an alloy one which worked fine.
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My '66 in NYC's Central Park during a rainy ride home from midtown today.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bfde6c2635.jpg That is all... |
We had an interesting bike come into my shop today for new tires. The frame is a Rudge Sports, looks to be c.1950s, with a late-'70s (I didn't check the date stamp but it had those lines on it) AW hub. It's in overall rough shape and needs some more work, but it's a cool build. Someone laced a pair of SA hubs to 650B wheels, so the bike's owner and I decided on a pair of 38mm Gravel Kings!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4d404e60f0.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4168dd0bd6.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...20ef7a078b.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...010e2c3e80.jpg |
Originally Posted by agmetal
(Post 20901194)
We had an interesting bike come into my shop today for new tires. The frame is a Rudge Sports, looks to be c.1950s, with a late-'70s (I didn't check the date stamp but it had those lines on it) AW hub. It's in overall rough shape and needs some more work, but it's a cool build. Someone laced a pair of SA hubs to 650B wheels, so the bike's owner and I decided on a pair of 38mm Gravel Kings!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4d404e60f0.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4168dd0bd6.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...20ef7a078b.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...010e2c3e80.jpg See if you can sell him a new chain. |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 20901223)
Nice bike.
See if you can sell him a new chain. |
Originally Posted by agmetal
(Post 20901229)
That's pretty minor compared to a couple other things requiring attention that didn't get noticed until after the tires were installed
the bars. |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 20901240)
That looks like a work order taped to
the bars. |
Originally Posted by ascherer
(Post 20901031)
My '66 in NYC's Central Park during a rainy ride home from midtown today.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bfde6c2635.jpg That is all... |
Originally Posted by agmetal
(Post 20901194)
We had an interesting bike come into my shop today for new tires. The frame is a Rudge Sports, looks to be c.1950s, with a late-'70s (I didn't check the date stamp but it had those lines on it) AW hub. It's in overall rough shape and needs some more work, but it's a cool build. Someone laced a pair of SA hubs to 650B wheels, so the bike's owner and I decided on a pair of 38mm Gravel Kings!
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4d404e60f0.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4168dd0bd6.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...20ef7a078b.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...010e2c3e80.jpg |
Originally Posted by ascherer
(Post 20901031)
My '66 in NYC's Central Park during a rainy ride home from midtown today.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bfde6c2635.jpg That is all... landscapes according to most. Nice bike to do it on. |
Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 20901465)
Nice looking scorcher. From the combination of the lug shapes and the 20-30 sticker, the frameset can be dated to 1953/54. Crank looks original. Wonder why he chose 650B. Maybe he rides gravel roads a lot.
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Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 20901532)
I'm envious of your ride through that park, I've only been to NYC twice and haven't been there yet. One of the greatest man-made
landscapes according to most. Nice bike to do it on. You're in one of my favorite places - I've been to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton at least 5 times since I was about 17. Last visit was about 4 years ago. Where are you located? |
Originally Posted by GamblerGORD53
(Post 20901386)
Suicidal seat post?? WTF ... Nice bike for somebody 6" shorter.
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Originally Posted by ascherer
(Post 20901684)
Well let me know the next time you're here and I'll show you around some great places to ride here.
You're in one of my favorite places - I've been to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton at least 5 times since I was about 17. Last visit was about 4 years ago. Where are you located? |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 20901738)
Wolfville, at the top of the Valley and the Bay of Fundy. Likewise, please contact me if you come this way. It's a great place to visit.
I went to university in Halifax. A few friends attended Acadia in Wolfville. I spent some time camping at the Bay of Fundy (Blomidon) during my summers in Nova Scotia. The valley is a fantastic place to visit, just like the rest of the province. I also miss living there too. A Nova Scotia summer is a special thing. |
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I picked up 2 old 3 speeds in the last week. The white one is a 1972 Raleigh Sports the black one is a Hawthorne Hercules the date on the hub is Oct. 62https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...90febb0f93.jpg
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Originally Posted by gster
(Post 20902101)
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