Canadian Oddball
Here's one I've never heard of
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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

A bit overdone but nice, and not too costly.

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There was a clean looking 60's Ladies Sprite in green with a tall frame at the fleamarket yesterday, but it was missing both wheels and the shifters. I offered him $20 but he wouldn't budge.
On the way back to my car saw two women carrying it to their car.
It'll probably end up as someone's garden ornament.

Somebody spent a LOT of time and money on this.

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...

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Continued*

It’s felt so good to drag it out of the shed, dust it off and put it back into the ride stable.

The other 3 speed being used is OT Shimano Hubed machine but it still has my affection. I got it to use while I put my 68 green Raleigh back on the road when I could ride again. Didn’t think I still had it but found under a tarp behind the house a few months ago when I was cleaning and purging stuff.

Santa Fe Century on a Classic Three Speed
 

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."
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At the start, when there were still quite a few other riders around me.

Good work. That's what is called 'heroic'. Always a good idea to have a bit of rain gear for the pesky stuff.

I had my rain cape - maybe not the best in a high wind. Luckily the rain and hail did not last long.

Well done! That's quite an accomplishment.

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!

Perfect!

Here's the listing:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cruiser-comm...ike/1568186940

1951 grey Raleigh Clubman:

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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

Ok....
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.

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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

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.

Gordie lent his name to a complete line of Eatons sporting goods.
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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.

Evening ride with a Schwinn Superior 3-speed and LED lights.

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Hold the teletype! I’m going to look at an early 80’s Raleigh Roadster 3 speed.

Overpriced? Yes.
Elbow to the face?
I wish I could tell that story.

My father used to be a policeman at Maple Leaf Gardens so he got tickets all the time. I was fortunate enough to see all the greats from the 60s and early 70s. Even saw Bobby Orr score on his own net twice in one game.

Congrats on an impressive performance and achievement! A century is tough enough by itself, but more so on one of these steeds! Bravo!

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.