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Great job! I guess that’s why they call it Heartbreak hill?
congrats on your 1st place category. What sort of comments did did you get from other riders? |
gster
That bike is like a cultural commentary on the difference between Canada and the US. Ted Williams bike and Baseball while Canada used a sports figure from hockey for their bikes branding. I would not mind some close up pics if you have them! |
Originally Posted by 3speedslow
(Post 22266190)
My early 70’s scorcher that I have been using for the October 3 speed Challange. I think I will half report the number of times it has taken me to the pub...
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8ba1a15e7.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b6579da2d.jpeg |
Originally Posted by 3speedslow
(Post 22266493)
gster
That bike is like a cultural commentary on the difference between Canada and the US. Ted Williams bike and Baseball while Canada used a sports figure from hockey for their bikes branding. I would not mind some close up pics if you have them! https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cruiser-comm...ike/1568186940 |
1951 grey Raleigh Clubman:
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SuI9L8nni...011_161202.jpg https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqSP3gaKE...011_161216.jpg |
SirMike1983
Beautiful machine! Such a classic and in the golden timeframe of Raleigh workmanship. You are lucky to ride it! |
gster
Not perfect! Just got back from delivery rides on the scorcher. Found the old”challenge” tool bag I used to hang on it. While giving the various bolts a tight check found that the trigger cable fulcrum has had a bang. A metal one is in its future. |
I like that Scorcher look. I think I will do that to my 1956 Rigby Brothers bike. The fenders are beat up and rusty and it would be too much to restore it back to original
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Originally Posted by 3speedslow
(Post 22267219)
gster
Not perfect! Just got back from delivery rides on the scorcher. Found the old”challenge” tool bag I used to hang on it. While giving the various bolts a tight check found that the trigger cable fulcrum has had a bang. A metal one is in its future. Aesthetically perfect. This is my preferred style. If I could just get my back and neck to agree.... |
My first English 3 speed is a Raleigh Twenty folding bike... in process of restoration.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0dba447223.jpg |
I'm thinking about getting some of these Kool-Stop "John Bull"-style brake pads so that I can re-use the original holders on my Armstrong. Anybody have experience with the fit? https://www.ebay.com/itm/324430427215
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Originally Posted by gster
(Post 22264523)
Canadian Oddball
Here's one I've never heard of https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b6bf8a3c49.jpg A Raleigh built Eatons Glider.. Gordie Howe Special Edition. Gordie Howe was a major Hockey Super Star in the 60's/70's. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordie_Howe Nice paint, but missing chainguard. I'll pass at $750. |
Gordie lent his name to a complete line of Eatons sporting goods.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5660df3e94.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5b70100be4.png |
Originally Posted by bazil4696
(Post 22268114)
Cool bike. 32/40 spokes and Gordies long career makes it date anywhere from mid 50's to early 70's.
Nice paint, but missing chainguard. I'll pass at $750. But a Gordie Howe elbow to the face? Priceless! He was as skilled and dirty as the day is long. |
Evening ride with a Schwinn Superior 3-speed and LED lights.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-utyFUw7_v...012_175034.jpg https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2X3tqgsta...012_181355.jpg |
Hold the teletype! I’m going to look at an early 80’s Raleigh Roadster 3 speed.
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Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 22268281)
Circa 1970, given the platform pedals. Worth $100 on the best day imo.
But a Gordie Howe elbow to the face? Priceless! He was as skilled and dirty as the day is long. Elbow to the face? I wish I could tell that story. |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 22268605)
Overpriced? Yes.
Elbow to the face? I wish I could tell that story. |
Originally Posted by carfreefamily
(Post 22266322)
I completed the Santa Fe Century yesterday on my 1952 Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist, but only just - I finished fifteen minutes before the event closed. The route is 106.2 miles, (plus the six mile ride there and back from my house), and there is 5041 feet of elevation gain. It wasn't as hard as I thought it might be, because I did not have to give up, but I can't lie and say it was a pleasant jaunt through the desert southwest. The climb through the pass through the Chisos Mountains was a long, slow grind, and I had to walk up Heartbreak Hill in the San Pedro Mountains. (I was not the only one.) There was hail and a tremendous wind associated with the storm front that just about quashed my spirits, but I persevered. The Raleigh performed flawlessly throughout. I claim first place in the century in the category "bicycles with a full chaincase."
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b3d8bfbfff.jpg At the start, when there were still quite a few other riders around me. |
We can all stand down. The Roadster was in name only. Not an English model and certainly not with what we attribute a roadster has...
This is a (1979 6) SA AW hub, foreign made Raleigh which looks more like a regular Sport. They called it a Roadster. I picked it up anyway because of the the 23” frame and relative good condition. |
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Took it for a long slow roll around the neighborhood after giving the hub a drink of oil. Shifting was adequate.
Nothing is stuck and easily adjusted to my fit. Being a non English model has me thinking on changing a few things to make it better while still keeping the proper attitude. Might even switch in a few real Raleigh components in there. Now for a much needed Saddle decision! |
From a Raleigh USA catalog:
Model designate is R-32, came in ultra black or flamboyant red. Described as an English styled touring bike. |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 22268281)
Circa 1970, given the platform pedals. Worth $100 on the best day imo.
But a Gordie Howe elbow to the face? Priceless! He was as skilled and dirty as the day is long. |
Originally Posted by bazil4696
(Post 22269199)
The Gordie Howe Hatrick was a goal, an asist, and a fight...lol
instead of candy... |
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