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Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 584,970
Posted By bharrisonb

Recently at the Jones River Salt Marsh,...

Recently at the Jones River Salt Marsh, Gloucester, Massachusetts ...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,364
Posted By bharrisonb

I've had good experiences at Riverside Cycle ...

I've had good experiences at Riverside Cycle (https://www.riversidecycle.com/)in both Newburyport and MBTS. The key is to know what you want before you walk in the door, and make the transaction to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 584,970
Posted By bharrisonb

This morning along Gloucester Harbor during the...

This morning along Gloucester Harbor during the "Parade of Schooners" ...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,604
Posted By bharrisonb

I ride with the most classic of mirrors, the...

I ride with the most classic of mirrors, the chrome Sunlite Round Mirror (with the tiny reflector on the back) on my 1971 Raleigh Sports. Always nice to know what's coming behind me. Just a quick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

Thoughts on applying a Nexus 3 Speed hub to a...

Thoughts on applying a Nexus 3 Speed hub to a 1971 Raleigh Sports ...

I was curious , so I recently replaced by original 1971 Sturmey Archer AW 3 Speed hub and steel wheel with a new 26" x 590...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3,183
Views: 584,970
Posted By bharrisonb

This morning during my Cape Ann Loop, coffee stop...

This morning during my Cape Ann Loop, coffee stop along Front Beach, Rockport, Massachusetts. That's the Atlantic Ocean. If you look closely, you can see the Nottingham, England factory on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

Great thought ... but fitted a new chain last...

Great thought ... but fitted a new chain last year when I upgraded to a 22T sprocket
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

So, the mudguards, chain guard, and other...

So, the mudguards, chain guard, and other flexible steel parts of my 1971 Raleigh Sports have been banged, bent, dented, twisted, misshapen, and repositioned over the many years. I only acquired the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-24, 06:15 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 49,059
Posted By bharrisonb

Today's flat ... on the road ... 3 times! As...

Today's flat ... on the road ... 3 times! As described here (https://www.bikeforums.net/fifty-plus-50/555896-did-you-ride-today-1102.html#post23316566)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-07-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

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I had a ride loop discontinuity today. The tires on my 1971 Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

Indeed, the AW hub is fine ... didn't need an...

Indeed, the AW hub is fine ... didn't need an overhaul ... just some SAE 20 oil on regular intervals.

The 16" traditional frame hand pump gets the pressure to about 45 psi ... I usually ride at...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-24, 05:05 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 49,059
Posted By bharrisonb

Roadside flat tire repair while riding my 1971...

Roadside flat tire repair while riding my 1971 Raleigh Sports ... ride with your toolkit, an extra tube, and the know-how to get the job done!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

Today I hit 3,000 miles since saving my 1971...

Today I hit 3,000 miles since saving my 1971 Raleigh Sports from the bin in June 2023. Such a great bike. Interestingly, I also experienced my first roadside flat tire. I always ride with a toolkit,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

Today at the beach ... 1971 Raleigh Sports...

Today at the beach ...

1971 Raleigh Sports ...
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-24, 05:20 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Gloucester to Boston's North End with the 1971...

Gloucester to Boston's North End with the 1971 Raleigh Sports for a nice ride and a big breakfast ... then return by train

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 496
Posted By bharrisonb

No changes required ... mudguards and struts have...

No changes required ... mudguards and struts have plenty of clearance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 496
Posted By bharrisonb

My 1971 is "Sporting"these : Kenda K40 Road...

My 1971 is "Sporting"these :

Kenda K40 Road Black(37-590) tires 26X1-3/8, about US$ 20 each.

2,500 miles since I installed them a year ago. Great traction, no flats (oh no, now I've said it :))...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22,514
Views: 3,586,312
Posted By bharrisonb

New ride for me today ... Gloucester,...

New ride for me today ... Gloucester, Massachusetts to Boston's North Station (via Rt. 127, Rt 1A, and the Northern Strand) and then through Charlestown and over the new North Washington Street...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,482
Posted By bharrisonb

37 Miles on Boston's North Shore on the 1971...

37 Miles on Boston's North Shore on the 1971 Raleigh Sports ...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 10:24 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

BTW, this is the reason I always keep a spare...

BTW, this is the reason I always keep a spare 13/32 nut in my toolkit ... after 53 years, this one finally stripped ... leaving the axel threads in perfect shape.

In diving they say "no o-ring, no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

9" from bottom of mudguard to top of the white...

9" from bottom of mudguard to top of the white tail ... on my Raleigh Sports (1971)......
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,202
Posted By bharrisonb

All my bikes sport one of these ... I...

All my bikes sport one of these ...

I actually get complements from pedestrians when I use it ... they appreciate the heads-up. Works well with road traffic too. Loud, clear, and friendly "ring"....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

I recently rescued a 1969 Phillips moments before...

I recently rescued a 1969 Phillips moments before it would have been picked up for trash. It was in rough shape, but I refreshed it ...

I decided to repaint the mudguards (very rusted, originally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,428
Posted By bharrisonb

Just saw this ... when I was 15 or so in the mid...

Just saw this ... when I was 15 or so in the mid 1970s my Dad drove me from Long Island to Mott Street in NYC where I bought a bicycle identical to the photo in the OP ... branded as "Halco". I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,482
Posted By bharrisonb

It was foggy today, but it cleared enough to be...

It was foggy today, but it cleared enough to be safe on the roads by 2PM ... 21 miles or so on the 1971 Raleigh Sports
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-24, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 514
Posted By bharrisonb

My celebration of WBD: ...

My celebration of WBD:

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31 mile ride to celebrate World...
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,232
Posted By bharrisonb

It's old, but timeless

It's old, but timeless
Forum: Touring
05-30-24, 02:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,232
Posted By bharrisonb

In 1979 I toured from New York City to Vancouver,...

In 1979 I toured from New York City to Vancouver, British Columbia (3825 miles in 60 days) on a Panasonic steel frame 10 speed ... 14-28 SunTour freewheel with a 52T/42T Sugino crank. With the 27"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

Last week I saved a 1969 (as dated on the SA AW...

Last week I saved a 1969 (as dated on the SA AW hub) Phillips / Nottingham in very rough shape from the trash. It was complete except for a missing front wheel. Plenty of rust. However, it was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Nice ride from Gloucester to West Beach, Beverly...

Nice ride from Gloucester to West Beach, Beverly Farms, Mass ...
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

May Day ride ... Wingaersheek Beach and Conomo...

May Day ride ... Wingaersheek Beach and Conomo Point from Good Harbor Beach ... a surprisingly chilly and windy 50 degF this afternoon.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-23-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Ride around Cape Ann, Massachusetts this morning...

Ride around Cape Ann, Massachusetts this morning ... coffee break (brake!) at Front Beach, Rockport.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Rode to West Beach, Beverly Farms, Massachusetts...

Rode to West Beach, Beverly Farms, Massachusetts ... nice view of Misery Island ... still low 40's (deg F) in the morning.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

... and how! 66 miles from Gloucester, Mass. to...

... and how! 66 miles from Gloucester, Mass. to Kittery, Maine on the Raleigh Sports. Will return tomorrow.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 28,393
Views: 4,887,310
Posted By bharrisonb

I'm planning a coastal tour on my Raleigh Sports...

I'm planning a coastal tour on my Raleigh Sports 3-Speed this coming weekend .... I'll update this forum with my travel log. Will be touching 3 States ...
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-24, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6,972
Views: 719,482
Posted By bharrisonb

This morning ... a nice 25 miles , under 40 degF...

This morning ... a nice 25 miles , under 40 degF on the 1971 Raleigh Sports ... (all three speeds where used)
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-24, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Nice loop today on Cape Ann in 40 degF temps on...

Nice loop today on Cape Ann in 40 degF temps on the Raleigh Sports (1971) ...
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-24, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7,215
Views: 1,135,531
Posted By bharrisonb

Today at Folly Cove, Gloucester, Mass. My 1971...

Today at Folly Cove, Gloucester, Mass. My 1971 Raleigh Sports ...
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Blustery (40 deg F / 26 mph gusts) in Gloucester...

Blustery (40 deg F / 26 mph gusts) in Gloucester this afternoon ... don't let that stop you ......
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-20-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

"Mansard Roof" ride on the 1971 Raleigh Sports

Just got back from a short Edward Hopper "Mansard Roof" ride

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5,626
Views: 943,941
Posted By bharrisonb

Yesterday ... watching kite surfers along Good...

Yesterday ... watching kite surfers along Good Harbor Beach during a Sunday ride ...
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Today before the sun set ... on the '71 Raleigh...

Today before the sun set ... on the '71 Raleigh Sports

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-26-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Break in the weather today ... short loop on Cape...

Break in the weather today ... short loop on Cape Ann ...
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-26-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,486
Posted By bharrisonb

These signs are popping up on state roads near me...

These signs are popping up on state roads near me (the North Shore of Massachusetts). Nice gesture, but I can't see any driver giving 4 foot clearance. In this photo, 4 feet is the distance from the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-22-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Got out today in 35 deg F temps. Coffee break at...

Got out today in 35 deg F temps. Coffee break at the Cut Bridge in Gloucester. The bridge tender never raised the bridge for me to steam out to the harbor....
Forum: Northeast
02-15-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,415
Posted By bharrisonb

Read it! Seriously cold and windy in Gloucester...

Read it! Seriously cold and windy in Gloucester today ... a no ride day for me.
Forum: Northeast
02-11-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,415
Posted By bharrisonb

It hit the mid 40s today on Massachusetts' North...

It hit the mid 40s today on Massachusetts' North Shore ... time for a ride to visit all the spots I love on the Raleigh Sports ...
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-24, 02:19 AM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Hi SpedFast ... look closely, the front tire...

Hi SpedFast ... look closely, the front tire shows a track in the sand, and the rear tire shows the track to the left of the car tire.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27,764
Views: 3,565,015
Posted By bharrisonb

Yesterday I was xc skiing ... then, today, it hit...

Yesterday I was xc skiing ... then, today, it hit 53 deg F ... snow melted. So, was able to go on my first ride of 2024 ...
...
Forum: Northeast
12-27-23, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,415
Posted By bharrisonb

44 deg F in Gloucester today ... let's keep on...

44 deg F in Gloucester today ... let's keep on riding
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