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Originally Posted by gster
(Post 21578660)
Yes...
The seller (a friend) says it has a '57 AW hub....... Not an SW as stated in the brochure. More evidence that the SW hubs were not popular/reliable. OT New shed (not for bikes) ... |
Here's a re-build of a rusty 1973 Supercycle I picked up on Kijiji for $30. It was a testbed for powdercoating and to learn how to install decals for an upcoming 68 Superbe restoration. Runs really smoothly so far, once the heat breaks I'll take it on a longer ride to work out the bugs.
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Originally Posted by Bomarc
(Post 21579865)
Here's a re-build of a rusty 1973 Supercycle I picked up on Kijiji for $30. It was a testbed for powdercoating and to learn how to install decals for an upcoming 68 Superbe restoration. Runs really smoothly so far, once the heat breaks I'll take it on a longer ride to work out the bugs.
And your handle...Bomarc missiles? The ones that killed the Avro Arrow? |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 21580054)
I like the 531 decals :) A Supercycle never had it so good!
And your handle...Bomarc missiles? The ones that killed the Avro Arrow? Sorry to disappoint, but Bomarc is just a name with no significance to me - like Steve French from TPB. But if it was pertaining to the missile program I surely would have installed Raleigh Blue Streak decals on the bike! |
Originally Posted by Bomarc
(Post 21580132)
Sorry to disappoint, but Bomarc is just a name with no significance to me - like Steve French from TPB. But if it was pertaining to the missile program I surely would have installed Raleigh Blue Streak decals on the bike! |
Originally Posted by branko_76
(Post 21579664)
That's not a modest shed. Are those half-lap joints holding the walls together?
... it's a pre cut kit. All CNC. It fit together quite nicely with little fuss. I think it's from Russia.... |
looking for 590 tires for 3 speed
This seemed to be the best shot at finding out where to get the older 26 1 3/8 tires for a conversion to 3 speed on an older Falcon frameset that I have. Without having to rebuild a wheelset. Having the 3 speed wheels already.
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Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 21580297)
No disappointment, I'm not pro-missile, I produced a documentary 35 years ago on the history of the Avro Arrow so I have a historical interest. Look forward to the Superbe.
Is this the doc? |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 21581559)
My Uncle Bob was one of the thousands of mechanics that lost his job when the project was suddenly cancelled.
Is this the doc |
Originally Posted by oldveloman
(Post 21568993)
Bought myself a NOS BSA 3-speed hub a few days ago.
The thread on the axle of the original one in my 1954 BSA Tourer was badly damaged when I bought it many years ago, but finally failed completely last month, and nearly lost its nut. The damage can be seen in the picture below. So I am pretty happy I found a new one, as these things are very hard to find over here... As an added bonus: it has a longer axle. Peter https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1c7100d453.jpg |
Bsa
This past winter I overhauled a New Hudson child's bicycle. I was taken aback by the quality of the BSA parts.
So I concur. Try to find a good home for the old BSA hub and axle. |
Originally Posted by cudak888
(Post 21579590)
165mm vs 170mm. Most Sports cranks were 165mm, but choose what works for your riding style first. I'm 5' 10" and prefer running 170s when possible, but 170mm Raleigh arms aren't easy to find. -Kurt
Originally Posted by W.L.SOON
(Post 21579574)
Hello guys. Sorry for bumping in here with this topic;you folks might have covered this before....but please share some info on this:
2)Square cranks / rounded cranks(cross-section)? 6) Solid cranks and fluted cranks? |
Originally Posted by PeterLYoung
(Post 21585063)
Yes you would be very lucky to find a new axle and any other spares for these BSA 3 Speeds, fortunately they are very well made, I have three bikes using this 3 speed, I have overhauled them all and have a couple of spare units, they don't appear much even here in the UK though there must be a lot of old bikes around with them. Could you not get the thread recut, axle is probably fairly hard but you might find someone with the means to do it, even getting it metal sprayed to build up the axle to re cut the thread. DO NOT THINK OF THROWING IT AWAY!!!!!! God luck with it.
Yes, I notice that all (hardened-) parts on the BSA are pretty hard, so recutting is not an option. Building up metal might be possible though... And no, I never throw ANYTHING away... :lol: Peter |
Originally Posted by bluesteak
(Post 21585209)
This past winter I overhauled a New Hudson child's bicycle. I was taken aback by the quality of the BSA parts.
So I concur. Try to find a good home for the old BSA hub and axle. Hub and internals are boxed and labelled ;) Peter |
I asked for 28 x 1 1/2 tire advice a few posts ago and ended up ordering the continental tour rides. They had some good on-line reviews, Big Chief likes them on his DL-1, and they look to have a tread that will be good for some fire trail/gravel riding. I also ordered a pair of alloy Ryde V38 Westwood rims at US$15.82 each. I think these might be what Pashley uses on their Guv'nors.
The 2 tires, 2 rims & postage (from Germany to Australia) came to US$79. They'll make a wheelset for a 50's roadster using a coaster brake nexus 7 hub, and a sturmey drum up front. I'll possibly strip the powdercoat from the rims and polish the alloy. I've read that gasket remover is a good thing to remove powdercoat from alloy. They're in the postal system now, it'll be interesting to see how long it takes to get through Aussie customs with the covid backlog. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...19fd0d08bb.jpg |
Not too much going on here.
I spent a bit of time on this Bitsa Scorcher https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...485b3ab8ed.jpg Previously equipped with 28" wheels and a coaster brake hub, I swapped in a standard pair of 26" wheels with a 3 speed hub. It just needs a rear brake caliper. On another note A bike I gifted to a young lady several years ago is coming back to me. A Bridgestone Youngway https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9deeb57a52.jpg This one had been stripped of most of it's accessories. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...14d582585c.jpg As it would have looked originally. I have a neighbour that might like it. |
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Originally Posted by gster
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Originally Posted by dweenk
(Post 21590403)
Nice shed!
It's actually an old movie set from a movie we did about the Kennedys 20 years ago. It was the Hyannis Port gatehouse. "The Women of Camelot" |
[MENTION=301310]gster[/MENTION] I presume you built a replica and did not steal across our secure border to rip the original from its foundation. That would be wrong;)
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Originally Posted by dweenk
(Post 21590831)
[MENTION=301310]gster[/MENTION] I presume you built a replica and did not steal across our secure border to rip the original from its foundation. That would be wrong;)
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Austrian, not English, and wildly overpriced. Probably a candidate for the Wacky thread except it appears to be a 1954 bike for sale by the original owner.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...160599984.html Vintage J.C. Higgins Men's 3-Speed - $1250 (Chesapeake (Greenbrier Area))https://images.craigslist.org/01515_...7K_600x450.jpghttps://images.craigslist.org/00606_...7K_600x450.jpg https://images.craigslist.org/00V0V_...kE_600x450.jpg bicycle frame material: steel bicycle type: road brake type: caliper condition: excellent electric assist: none frame size: 20,5" handlebar type: riser make / manufacturer: J. C. Higgins model name / number: 3 Speed serial number: 1306*53 suspension: none (rigid) wheel size: 26 in Antique J.C. Higgins men's 3-Speed 26 " bicycle was made in 1953. is in outstanding condition at nearly 70 years old. This well-engineered high quality bicycle was manufactured in Austria as an important part of their economic recovery after WW II. Includes: *Rare feature rear carrying rack with two metal storage cases for glasses, goggles, etc. *Higgins labeled 3-Speed Shifter *Front wheel generator for headlight and tail light *Bright, chrome plated nickel St. Christopher Bell *Excellent tires with chrome hand pump mounted on diagonal frame (not shown in photos) *Tool bag with essential riding tools * Authentic J.C. Higgins bike lock Comfortable ride, shifting smoothly between gears, this bicycle is great looking. fun to ride and very collectable. In my personal experience, it will be a conversation piece where ever you go! My big Christmas 11 year old Christmas gift in 1954, so I hate to part with it. But I'm too old to ride it now and someone else should enjoy it. If convenient, can meet in Williamsburg to deliver bicycle. Cash only, please. Will wear mask, please do also. Thanks! |
It's a beauty. $500 or so would be almost realistic.
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