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Originally Posted by MikeinBuffalo
(Post 19550541)
Hey guys-
Saw this on CL. Looks pretty grungy but intact. You think it's worth saving? Would be my first real major restoration project. https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6112128852.html Here's my 35 dollar roadster before and after http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...ch/69dl001.jpg http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...20DL1-001a.jpg |
Originally Posted by MikeinBuffalo
(Post 19550541)
Hey guys-
Saw this on CL. Looks pretty grungy but intact. You think it's worth saving? Would be my first real major restoration project. https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/6112128852.html ATTACH]561456[/ATTACH]
Originally Posted by MikeinBuffalo
(Post 19550541)
EDIT - emailed the seller. He sold it within 10 minutes of listing it. Oh well.
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If the rims were usable, it was a good deal. Thing is, you never really know till you pull off the tires. The expense of replacing Westwoods will quickly outpace the value of a DL-1 with rust issues.
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Originally Posted by Velocivixen
(Post 19545831)
Question: when I pedal the left pedal spindle feels crooked or something. I replaced the cotters with ones from The Gentleman Cyclist ? Site and didn't file them. If one cotter is at a different angle would my pedal feel crooked?
The tool industry made stuff for straightening crank arms. I found such a thing at a swap meet for $35.00. Its certainly paid for itself! |
Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 19549900)
Beautiful! Calendar quality photos there. I can't get over the roads where you live. Are they all like that? I've never lived anywhere with such perfect pavement.
I wish they were all like that one - that's the best one near me. Most are getting pretty ragged looking... lots of pot holes to dodge the past couple of years. |
Originally Posted by SirMike1983
(Post 19552608)
Thanks
I wish they were all like that one - that's the best one near me. Most are getting pretty ragged looking... lots of pot holes to dodge the past couple of years. |
Originally Posted by Velocivixen
(Post 19545831)
Question: ... If one cotter is at a different angle would my pedal feel crooked?
It is true that if your cotters have mismatched facets, the crank arms will not align with one another; if you feel this at all, while riding, it will present as an odd pedaling rhythm, one foot following the other a little too closely. |
Robin in the 'Hood
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The 1971 Robin Hood Sports is ready for another season. It has not been ridden much in the last couple of years. I was being a bit of a slave to originality as the bike was largely untouched since new. This winter I made a commitment to ride it more next season or part with it. To that end, the first modification was to replace the 46T to18T gearing with a new 21T found at my LBS. The original chain, although not stretched, was also replaced and is much smoother and quieter.
The original white plastic bar tape was replaced with a modern white "cork" type tape which looks a little thick but feels great. The lack of a bottle cage was bugging me so I resorted to the old method of the twin metal straps. Last week I did a 30km ride on mixed surfaces (limestone, pavement) and found the gearing much improved. It was able to climb my local hill easily and motor along in third in easy going. Saddle and bars were comfortable and my water bottle was handy. The newer Schwalbe Delta Cruisers felt solid and easy rolling. Perhaps "Robin in the 'Hood" will become a regular site in Port Dover this summer. |
Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 19553676)
The 1971 Robin Hood Sports is ready for another season...
-Gregory |
That is a beautiful Robin Hood.
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OT: is that a spitfire or a TR6 behind the lovely Robin Hood?
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Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 19553676)
The 1971 Robin Hood Sports is ready for another season. It has not been ridden much in the last couple of years. I was being a bit of a slave to originality as the bike was largely untouched since new. This winter I made a commitment to ride it more next season or part with it. To that end, the first modification was to replace the 46T to18T gearing with a new 21T found at my LBS...Last week I did a 30km ride on mixed surfaces (limestone, pavement) and found the gearing much improved. It was able to climb my local hill easily and motor along in third in easy going.
I'm a firm believer that bicycles should be ridden and enjoyed, and not remain a museum piece. 60's/70's Sports three speeds are too common to be rare, so I don't feel there's any harm in altering it in a way to make it more practical for the rider. And switching to a bigger rear cog is one of the cheapest, easiest, and most effective ways to make a three speed more enjoyable. One question: Are those Delta Cruisers whitewall or "gumwall"? I can't tell in the pic. |
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Originally Posted by gster
(Post 19546413)
Here's a very clean Coffee Sports that I'm hoping to have a look at today. reasonable price.
The Good: -Complete bike -Paint is good and will clean up -Tall frame -Original ribbed cables (all work well -Plastic trigger face not cracked -Period saddle bag attached -Chain OK -Brooks vinyl saddle OK The Bad: -Tires -Brake pads -Incorrect pedals -Rims have surface rust but may polish out -Rear hub is missing the oil port (Bolt in it's place) My plan is to strip the bike and re-assemble. More than likely I'll pass it on to someone at cost (Bike + parts). Someone contacted me last week looking for a bike so it may go to him. He's a little put off by the colour, but I like it. |
Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 19553676)
The 1971 Robin Hood Sports is ready for another season. It has not been ridden much in the last couple of years. I was being a bit of a slave to originality as the bike was largely untouched since new. This winter I made a commitment to ride it more next season or part with it. To that end, the first modification was to replace the 46T to18T gearing with a new 21T found at my LBS. The original chain, although not stretched, was also replaced and is much smoother and quieter.
The original white plastic bar tape was replaced with a modern white "cork" type tape which looks a little thick but feels great. The lack of a bottle cage was bugging me so I resorted to the old method of the twin metal straps. Last week I did a 30km ride on mixed surfaces (limestone, pavement) and found the gearing much improved. It was able to climb my local hill easily and motor along in third in easy going. Saddle and bars were comfortable and my water bottle was handy. The newer Schwalbe Delta Cruisers felt solid and easy rolling. Perhaps "Robin in the 'Hood" will become a regular site in Port Dover this summer. |
Originally Posted by adventurepdx
(Post 19554550)
A very nice Robin Hood indeed!
I'm a firm believer that bicycles should be ridden and enjoyed, and not remain a museum piece. 60's/70's Sports three speeds are too common to be rare, so I don't feel there's any harm in altering it in a way to make it more practical for the rider. And switching to a bigger rear cog is one of the cheapest, easiest, and most effective ways to make a three speed more enjoyable. One question: Are those Delta Cruisers whitewall or "gumwall"? I can't tell in the pic. The Delta Cruisers are white walls, but it is a creamy white. |
Originally Posted by markk900
(Post 19554458)
OT: is that a spitfire or a TR6 behind the lovely Robin Hood?
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Lake Pepin 3-speed Tour coming up at the end of next week!
I don't think I'll have my 1935 Roadster quite ready by then, so its going to be the his and hers matching Humber Sports... |
Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 19556958)
Lake Pepin 3-speed Tour coming up at the end of next week!
I don't think I'll have my 1935 Roadster quite ready by then, so its going to be the his and hers matching Humber Sports... -Mike |
Ours will be the black early 50s roadsters (enclosed chain).
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Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 19556958)
Lake Pepin 3-speed Tour coming up at the end of next week!
I don't think I'll have my 1935 Roadster quite ready by then, so its going to be the his and hers matching Humber Sports... http://i.imgur.com/CTyylmR.png I still can't get over that fork... I'd love to read the design brief for that one. |
That's the one. As I understand it, the fork was designed for the Beeston-Humber trike about 1880 or slightly earlier.
1901 Beeston Humber No 27 Convertible Tricycle | The Online Bicycle Museum |
Originally Posted by Salubrious
(Post 19556958)
Lake Pepin 3-speed Tour coming up at the end of next week!
Hopefully I can get out in 2018. Have fun, everyone! |
Originally Posted by browngw
(Post 19553676)
The 1971 Robin Hood Sports is ready for another season. It has not been ridden much in the last couple of years. I was being a bit of a slave to originality as the bike was largely untouched since new. This winter I made a commitment to ride it more next season or part with it. To that end, the first modification was to replace the 46T to18T gearing with a new 21T found at my LBS. The original chain, although not stretched, was also replaced and is much smoother and quieter.
The original white plastic bar tape was replaced with a modern white "cork" type tape which looks a little thick but feels great. The lack of a bottle cage was bugging me so I resorted to the old method of the twin metal straps. Last week I did a 30km ride on mixed surfaces (limestone, pavement) and found the gearing much improved. It was able to climb my local hill easily and motor along in third in easy going. Saddle and bars were comfortable and my water bottle was handy. The newer Schwalbe Delta Cruisers felt solid and easy rolling. Perhaps "Robin in the 'Hood" will become a regular site in Port Dover this summer. VINTAGE ROBIN HOOD 26 INCH FENDERS SET FRONT REAR TRIUMPH RALEIGH ENGLAND NOS | eBay |
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Originally Posted by BigChief
(Post 19564198)
@browngw I've been scanning ebay for the right fenders for my DL-1 when I saw these. I like the look of the white fenders, but I don't remember if they are original or not. You may be interested in these.
VINTAGE ROBIN HOOD 26 INCH FENDERS SET FRONT REAR TRIUMPH RALEIGH ENGLAND NOS | eBay Nice looking fenders, thanks for pointing them out to me. Although I had not seen white fenders on a RH Sports before, they appear to be original including a very well preserved decal. As a matter of fact, tires, cable,s bar tape etc. were original. Screws and fasteners on the mudguards looked liked they had never been touched since assembly. The black plastic saddle from Taiwan was likely a replacement for a better British saddle that was poached for a different bike. There was conjecture when I first got the bike that a shop in Toronto had a large number of Dunelts and Robin Hoods that were sold well into the '80s. I've attached some pictures from a few years ago when I purchased the bike in Brantford at the Canadian Vintage Bike Show. The bike was a little dusty and the inevitable oil seepage but did not look like it had seen much use. |
Great to see the Robin again! Port Dover should use it as part of their advertising...
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