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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

Leave a zero bike at Symes? They probably won’t...

Leave a zero bike at Symes? They probably won’t notice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 796
Posted By nlerner

My 1971 Raleigh Int'l went from looking like...

My 1971 Raleigh Int'l went from looking like this:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1076x807/71int_l_before_cbe1fd531bca516b28a58af02bfbdc4674c4a390.jpg

To this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,701
Posted By nlerner

Finished the rehab of this wee thing: ...

Finished the rehab of this wee thing:

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-18-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By nlerner

Ooh, that's some Uniglide goodness. What's the...

Ooh, that's some Uniglide goodness. What's the OLD of the rear hub? And spoke count?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 07:45 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 144,511
Posted By nlerner

This sticker is on a 1962 Raleigh Colt: ...

This sticker is on a 1962 Raleigh Colt:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4507_3f037500687641c642283e35cf125a49baebbd12.jpeg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-17-24, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,121
Posted By nlerner

ISO: time machine

ISO: time machine
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-17-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By nlerner

Is that measured center to top or c-c?

Is that measured center to top or c-c?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 340
Posted By nlerner

That one has a good head of hair.

That one has a good head of hair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 09:27 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

I’m afraid my powers are diminished. It started...

I’m afraid my powers are diminished. It started raining while we were drinking martinis at the top of 9-mile hill, and stayed light and steady the whole way down to Kila. It did stop and get brighter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

Northbend listening carefully to our instructions...

Northbend listening carefully to our instructions at the start in Kila:

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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,053
Posted By nlerner

I need to note that the next time @gugie and I...

I need to note that the next time @gugie and I bike to Fenway, we will leave our bikes at the Bike Valet, a free service (but tips encouraged).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By nlerner

My 14th chance to participate in this ride! I’m...

My 14th chance to participate in this ride! I’m really going to try and make it this time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 06:03 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, that’s exactly what I did for the...

Hmm, that’s exactly what I did for the https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1167418-last-winter-tour-willamette-valley.html, borrowing one of @Andy_K’s fleet. I didn’t even have to change the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,364
Posted By nlerner

Those GB brake hoods are unobtanium! Incredible!

Those GB brake hoods are unobtanium! Incredible!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

Perfect timing:...

Perfect timing: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1298504-classic-rendezvous-west-event-october-18-20-2024-a.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, I’m using mine as a chain tensioner, and my...

Hmm, I’m using mine as a chain tensioner, and my Cino bike has an RD as a chain tensioner. Hmm.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 04:34 PM
Replies: 22,516
Views: 3,586,777
Posted By nlerner

Final ride before Cino: 75 miles on a beautiful...

Final ride before Cino: 75 miles on a beautiful Sept day in the Boston area. I thought I might be able to do the entire ride without stopping, but with about 8 miles to go, I sought solace and an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 05:36 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

If you get used to the smell, you’ve definitely...

If you get used to the smell, you’ve definitely stayed too long.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,255
Posted By nlerner

I don’t know what’s stock to those two models,...

I don’t know what’s stock to those two models, nor have any experience riding either one, but given those details, it probably wouldn’t be a significant difference!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 05:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,255
Posted By nlerner

Well, the obvious answer is the one that fits you...

Well, the obvious answer is the one that fits you best. If that’s a wash, then a factor will be the components, particularly the gearing and the tires. Have you biked 100 miles before? How hilly is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 849
Posted By nlerner

Yeah, if I want something performance oriented,...

Yeah, if I want something performance oriented, I'm going with XTR 8 or 9-speed or an Ultegra RD with medium cage (which can handle a fairly large cassette). I really do like DA, but too many limits,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By nlerner

The biggest point of controversy is the length of...

The biggest point of controversy is the length of your brake cables. As a rule, be like Eddie!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By nlerner

Looks like my Marzocchi fork has standard...

Looks like my Marzocchi fork has standard canti/V-brake mounts. Sorry!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, I’ve wondered which FD these were intended...

Hmm, I’ve wondered which FD these were intended to fit:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4553_252b63ab092a9476b1a8e09418863f10016ffd24.jpeg
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27,766
Views: 3,565,482
Posted By nlerner

Rode to a friend’s house to bring him some crusty...

Rode to a friend’s house to bring him some crusty old pedals that he plans to rehab and put on an old Raleigh 3-speed. I was on my Milwaukee Cycle Company single speed.

The pedals:...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-09-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 442
Posted By nlerner

Still in business: https://oldmanmountain.com

Still in business: https://oldmanmountain.com
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

Ah, sorry I won’t get to meet Phillip, Matt, but...

Ah, sorry I won’t get to meet Phillip, Matt, but I guess I’ll have to make do with Stuart! Looking forward to seeing you both soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By nlerner

Cool! I’ll check and see what I have.

Cool! I’ll check and see what I have.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By nlerner

I have a trashed Bomber fork from my Kona, but...

I have a trashed Bomber fork from my Kona, but it’s not clear to me what you’re looking for. These are brake bolts? You have specs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 05:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,104
Posted By nlerner

If you haven't discovered it, this Peter Kohler...

If you haven't discovered it, this Peter Kohler article on Carlton and Raleigh is full of good stuff: https://on-the-drops.blogspot.com/2017/12/american-flyers-carlton-cycles-us.html

Here's what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 09:45 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 10,815
Posted By nlerner

The opening scene from O Brother, Where Art Thou?...

The opening scene from O Brother, Where Art Thou? comes to mind.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-07-24, 06:45 PM
Replies: 27,766
Views: 3,565,482
Posted By nlerner

Rode one of my favorite local routes on the...

Rode one of my favorite local routes on the lightest bike in my fleet. Another beautiful Sept day here in the Boston area:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22,516
Views: 3,586,777
Posted By nlerner

Another beautiful day in the Boston area, another...

Another beautiful day in the Boston area, another ride, another newish bike:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4550_6eead060e449bbb4676080eadca651fa002ba6c3.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 06:39 AM
Replies: 22,516
Views: 3,586,777
Posted By nlerner

This will get fenders for wet-weather rides...

This will get fenders for wet-weather rides (fwiw, the average annual rainfall in Boston is higher than both Portland and Seattle). My current single speed maxes out at 30mm tires with no room for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 22,516
Views: 3,586,777
Posted By nlerner

2nd ride on the newest project: it’s growing on...

2nd ride on the newest project: it’s growing on me!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By nlerner

Ah, I looked more closely at the top clamp: ...

Ah, I looked more closely at the top clamp:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,105
Posted By nlerner

I'm seeing this L-TWOO unit on AliExpress for...

I'm seeing this L-TWOO unit on AliExpress for about $120: https://www.ltwoo.com/product_details?typeId=103&id=406
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,701
Posted By nlerner

Mike, I put out an ISO request to some of the...

Mike, I put out an ISO request to some of the local Raleigh bike nuts I know and will let you know if anything results.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By nlerner

It has no mfg markings (and is kinda crudely...

It has no mfg markings (and is kinda crudely cast).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 887
Posted By nlerner

From the 1980 Stronglight catalog on VeloPages...

From the 1980 Stronglight catalog on VeloPages (https://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_itemId=108):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By nlerner

BF-er hazetguy is selling three headsets off of...

BF-er hazetguy is selling three headsets off of Raleigh Grand Prix models: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-sales/1299644-fs-3-raleigh-headsets.html

You might try working with those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 481
Posted By nlerner

Hmm, that's a new one to me. It's splintering?! I...

Hmm, that's a new one to me. It's splintering?! I wouldn't chance that flange under tension.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 887
Posted By nlerner

So the problem is that you have a fair amount of...

So the problem is that you have a fair amount of NDS cup sticking out? Otherwise, no play in the BB? If so, install the crank arms and see how much clearance you have from the chainstays.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 524
Posted By nlerner

A cycling friend has put many miles on his...

A cycling friend has put many miles on his Sequoia 650b conversion with 42mm tires.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 662
Posted By nlerner

I had three bikes come to me for free this...

I had three bikes come to me for free this summer:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1076x807/img_4421_5dfb11b2445a0e8b2d97188a4211bb5400afbde5.jpg...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-03-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 27,766
Views: 3,565,482
Posted By nlerner

First ride of the month yesterday. Beautiful late...

First ride of the month yesterday. Beautiful late summer weather in the Boston area with low humidity and low 70s for the high temp. It felt great to be out there noodling around.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 78,323
Posted By nlerner

Well, I was aiming for 600, but had to cancel a...

Well, I was aiming for 600, but had to cancel a two-day 110-mile overnight ride about a week ago after having a bad reaction to a wasp bite. Dang.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 783
Posted By nlerner

The “keep the weight to low to mid 20s” will make...

The “keep the weight to low to mid 20s” will make it tough to find anything that’s not relatively high end. I was going to suggest that State Bicycle All-rounder, but it’s definitely not that light.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 683
Views: 78,323
Posted By nlerner

In August I rode 505 miles. Woot!

In August I rode 505 miles. Woot!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-24, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 393
Posted By nlerner

Okay, I’ll be the one to admit that I have thrown...

Okay, I’ll be the one to admit that I have thrown a moldy Carradice in the washing machine and have lived to tell the tale. I don’t think I even retreated it for water resistance. That’s why I put...
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