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Originally Posted by gster
(Post 21640410)
It's hard to tell from photos the true condition.
I've got this hercules for sale The rims are great https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1507673970 https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b7e3769c07.jpg It's currently out on a movie shoot but should be back on the w/e I'm in Parkdale |
Originally Posted by Narhay
(Post 21643831)
Do you rent your bikes out to movie shoots? I had a director friend and he said it is a good way to make money but never lend out anything you care about because it will likely get damaged in some way.
I sold a 1950's Flying Pigeon to the same production. This bike has been working just fine for 65 years. The propsmaster called me yesterday to say to say the rear wheel wouldn't turn. I asked if an actor had touched the bike and he said yes.... Actors have a strange and unique ability to break anything they touch. You could hand an actor a rock as a prop and it will come back broken.... |
Originally Posted by Narhay
(Post 21640391)
I drove to Aurora to see the $35 sports. Rims were quite bad, flaking chrome, rust everywhere. If I had a spare set of wheels i would have considered it but it just wasnt worth my time even at $35.
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"One man gathers what another man spills" It was time to pass the baton. Last winter I built a version of a Sports on a Raleigh international frame - 8-speed Sturmey hub, Velo Orange Tourist handlebars, 35c Paselas with fenders, my trusty B66 and racks with a Wald basket up front. It's light, fast and fits me much better. My 10-year affair with my 1966 Sports has come to an end, and it has fittingly been picked up by a young man starting his adulting here in NYC. It was clearly love at first sight, and I was delighted to bid farewell knowing it was going to someone that will appreciate it as I have. And I want to acknowledge the many forum members here that contributed to my understanding and love for these great machines.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3111595349.jpg James and his new 1966 Sports https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ecea3c5f23.jpg My International Sports |
Originally Posted by ascherer
(Post 21646727)
"One man gathers what another man spills" It was time to pass the baton. Last winter I built a version of a Sports on a Raleigh international frame - 8-speed Sturmey hub, Velo Orange Tourist handlebars, 35c Paselas with fenders, my trusty B66 and racks with a Wald basket up front. It's light, fast and fits me much better. My 10-year affair with my 1966 Sports has come to an end, and it has fittingly been picked up by a young man starting his adulting here in NYC. It was clearly love at first sight, and I was delighted to bid farewell knowing it was going to someone that will appreciate it as I have. And I want to acknowledge the many forum members here that contributed to my understanding and love for these great machines.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3111595349.jpg James and his new 1966 Sports https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ecea3c5f23.jpg My International Sports The sad truth is, if taken care of, they'll outlast all of us...... |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 21648077)
Good to see some younger riders who appreciate a well made bike.
The sad truth is, if taken care of, they'll outlast all of us...... |
Originally Posted by ascherer
(Post 21648530)
Oh yes, he was lit up by it. I told him they were built to last 100 years, so it's got another 50 left in it. This one showed all the signs of making it.
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Just picked this one up from a local CL ad. Not a 3-speed, but with 590/EA3 wheels. Those plus the prestube minor rear rack makes me wonder if Raleigh just took Sports frames and slapped a different rear wheel and Huret shifting bits on them:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b18553519.jpeg |
Originally Posted by ascherer
(Post 21646727)
"one man gathers what another man spills" it was time to pass the baton. Last winter i built a version of a sports on a raleigh international frame - 8-speed sturmey hub, velo orange tourist handlebars, 35c paselas with fenders, my trusty b66 and racks with a wald basket up front. It's light, fast and fits me much better. My 10-year affair with my 1966 sports has come to an end, and it has fittingly been picked up by a young man starting his adulting here in nyc. It was clearly love at first sight, and i was delighted to bid farewell knowing it was going to someone that will appreciate it as i have. And i want to acknowledge the many forum members here that contributed to my understanding and love for these great machines.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3111595349.jpg james and his new 1966 sports ❤️❤️❤️ |
Originally Posted by Ged117
(Post 21649198)
I just turned 30. My three-speed turns 71 in January. I'm hoping to hand it off to my kid in the future as you have. They're still really good city bicycles. I see quite a few three-speeds in various guises and levels of decrepitude rolling around Ottawa in regular use. With a little bit of maintenance every now and again they're sturdy and dependable. Give the AW / AG a rebuild every 20 years and you're set.
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Originally Posted by nlerner
(Post 21649258)
Just picked this one up from a local CL ad. Not a 3-speed, but with 590/EA3 wheels. Those plus the prestube minor rear rack makes me wonder if Raleigh just took Sports frames and slapped a different rear wheel and Huret shifting bits on them:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b18553519.jpeg |
Originally Posted by ascherer
(Post 21649809)
A Sprite with 26"? Why the 'ell not?
I've mostly seen them on Raleigh's Glider bikes. |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 21650970)
That chain guard looks a bit out of place as well.
I've mostly seen them on Raleigh's Glider bikes. |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 21650970)
That chain guard looks a bit out of place as well.
I've mostly seen them on Raleigh's Glider bikes. |
Originally Posted by Ged117
(Post 21651268)
I usually see lots of these for sale on Kijiji, usually with the derailleur. I check these listings to see if the bike has the Sturmey S5 5-speed hub gear. I missed one here not long ago. I want one of those hubs for...research.
I wish the S5 hubs were more plentiful, they come up on Ebay here and there but they aren't cheap... |
Originally Posted by gster
(Post 21650970)
That chain guard looks a bit out of place as well.
I've mostly seen them on Raleigh's Glider bikes. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5f95438bd.jpeg |
Sprite
I have a similar bike. Same color same chain guard, same chain ring, but mine is a sprite 27. I used the wheels for my bluestreak project, and replaced them with a 700c Shimano nexus 3 speed setup. It is my go to everyday bike.
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I used to be able to post photos. What am I doing wrong???
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What year is this Raleigh Sports
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Black-Raleigh-Bike-Brooks-Seat-Dyno-3-Sturmey-Archer/283988255461?hash=item421f04e2e5:g:D90AAOSwJsVfQrDi
Hi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right? Thank you and all the best to you all. W.L.SOON,Malaysia |
Originally Posted by W.L.SOON
(Post 21657705)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Black-Raleigh-Bike-Brooks-Seat-Dyno-3-Sturmey-Archer/283988255461?hash=item421f04e2e5:g:D90AAOSwJsVfQrDi
Hi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right? Thank you and all the best to you all. W.L.SOON,Malaysia |
Originally Posted by W.L.SOON
(Post 21657705)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Black-Raleigh-Bike-Brooks-Seat-Dyno-3-Sturmey-Archer/283988255461?hash=item421f04e2e5:g:D90AAOSwJsVfQrDi
Hi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right? Thank you and all the best to you all. W.L.SOON,Malaysia |
Thank you guys! 😁👌
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Originally Posted by nlerner
(Post 21657768)
Rear hub looks to have a 1948 date code.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1...oAAOSw4CFfRO0I
Very old-school Sturmey Archer 3-speed shifter? |
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