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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

I agree that frame weight in old three speed...

I agree that frame weight in old three speed bikes is less important. If saving weight is a goal, weight savings are best started at the wheels. Part of the attraction of the old three speed bike is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

It does look like some of the Aberdale models...

It does look like some of the Aberdale models offered in the 1930s. Aberdale moved to London in February 1934, as per their 1934 catalogue. Aberdale's output in 1933 was increased substantially over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Yes, I'd pass on the Grand Prix. With later...

Yes, I'd pass on the Grand Prix. With later frames, I'd look for something along the lines of a Raleigh Super Course or Dawes Galaxy as a base to start building.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

The other option is to start with a sporting bike...

The other option is to start with a sporting bike and configure it to be more utilitarian. I have a '51 New Hudson, '53 Lenton, and '49 Clubman set up as utility/touring bikes with North Road style...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-24, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 530
Posted By SirMike1983

On proprietary brake cables, I start with...

On proprietary brake cables, I start with something thin that will clean out the old gunk/grease. Tri-flow, One-shot, or even WD-40 can work for that. Then hang them up until the fluid runs clean out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,979
Posted By SirMike1983

Among younger people, I've found there is a mild...

Among younger people, I've found there is a mild interest in old bikes along the lines of "that's interesting", but nothing strong enough to drive them to collect old bikes. I qualify as a millenial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,979
Posted By SirMike1983

Very true. It is expensive to ship if you do it...

Very true. It is expensive to ship if you do it the right way. I guess one could use something like PirateShip and not insure the bike, use cheap packing, and hope for the best to save some money....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,979
Posted By SirMike1983

No Aerocycle parts in my bin! If I had them......

No Aerocycle parts in my bin! If I had them... I'd cash out tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,979
Posted By SirMike1983

I would have thought that, but a Schwinn...

I would have thought that, but a Schwinn Aerocycle just sold for $30,000 recently, and a tail light for one just went for about $4k just for the tail light. Certain stuff is recession-proof it seems.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,979
Posted By SirMike1983

The market for high-end, well-preserved bikes is...

The market for high-end, well-preserved bikes is still there, but mid-market and down has softened quite a bit. I don't get too worried about it because as a mid-level and down hobbyist, I was never...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Whether the bike received a chain case depends on...

Whether the bike received a chain case depends on which model within the Dawn family of bikes and when it was made.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

I think that may be a 26 inch wheel Dawn series...

I think that may be a 26 inch wheel Dawn series bike rather than a DL-1. Neat find. Looks like a challenge for someone who likes projects.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

1947 Schwinn Continental out for a ride earlier...

1947 Schwinn Continental out for a ride earlier this evening. The leaves have really filled in on the plants here over the past week or so.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,451
Posted By SirMike1983

Schwinn's choice of saddles for three speed bikes...

Schwinn's choice of saddles for three speed bikes shifted several times over the years. As time went on, it became more economy and volume production-focused.

From the late 1930s and into the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,287
Posted By SirMike1983

They're both nice bikes. The Moulton has a...

They're both nice bikes. The Moulton has a certain "industrial artwork" type look to it and is more interesting. I agree the Twenty has a solid ride. I had an early '70s Twenty, which I ultimately...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 249
Posted By SirMike1983

Good video. Thank you for taking the time to put...

Good video. Thank you for taking the time to put it together. Looks like a fun meet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Parts find of the week - an unused front hub for...

Parts find of the week - an unused front hub for a Schwinn 3 speed with its original box. Neat stuff. This one is a dural hub from the late 1940s or early 1950s.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

You make a good point. There was a malaise era...

You make a good point. There was a malaise era for some of these bikes in the 1970s into the 1980s. The Raleigh products were generally good, as were the Schwinn products. Some of the Japanese and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

It has a lot to do with the culture of a...

It has a lot to do with the culture of a particular shop. Funny thing was after that happened, I went next door to a competing shop, and they really appreciated the condition of the old Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Brandt was a very bright guy, but sometimes his...

Brandt was a very bright guy, but sometimes his advice focused on his engineering theory of a matter rather than how it actually worked out in practice. He tended to denigrate things he didn't agree...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Warm, humid evening here last night (for May at...

Warm, humid evening here last night (for May at least).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

One challenge that had to be overcome was...

One challenge that had to be overcome was preventing the hub from simultaneously engaging high and normal gears, which could potentially damage or destroy the hub. The model K avoided this problem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

1959 Schwinn Traveler out for a ride this...

1959 Schwinn Traveler out for a ride this evening.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 08:40 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

You're lucky the frame is not damaged from...

You're lucky the frame is not damaged from whatever caused the damage to the fork. These forks are often fixable but I think yours is toast because the bend is so severe. I'd try to find a direct...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Beautiful, warm evening here last night. I took...

Beautiful, warm evening here last night. I took this 1957 Schwinn Traveler three speed for a ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,676
Posted By SirMike1983

I love those 1950s-60s era Travelers. The welded...

I love those 1950s-60s era Travelers. The welded frames are on the heavy side, but the dimensions are comfortable and they come in several sizes. The extras on those Travelers made them pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,676
Posted By SirMike1983

The only downside is that, being in England, and...

The only downside is that, being in England, and if weight is a concern, you may find many of these Schwinn bikes disappointing compared to British-made sporty offerings. Britain's established...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,676
Posted By SirMike1983

Early Schwinn lightweights are a separate...

Early Schwinn lightweights are a separate category from the 1960s-70s era derailleur bikes. The model names and constructions periodically changed. For example, the pre-war and post-war Superiors are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 64,551
Posted By SirMike1983

Black, blue, and green are my favorite colors for...

Black, blue, and green are my favorite colors for bikes.

1949 Raleigh Clubman:
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,149
Posted By SirMike1983

It's worth $50 to someone who is a hardcore...

It's worth $50 to someone who is a hardcore hobbyist and wants a hand-built fillet brazed frame. It's kind of a blank canvas for a custom build. I kind of like the dark green. I think it would look...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-24, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By SirMike1983

The Birmingham Raynal looks right for a 1950s...

The Birmingham Raynal looks right for a 1950s bike. Looks like a 21 inch frame on 26 x 1-3/8 (590mm) wheels. It's an interesting bike in that it's a little different from the usual Raleigh Sports...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 336
Posted By SirMike1983

The last Rudge fork I repaired, the decorative...

The last Rudge fork I repaired, the decorative trim piece slid on first, then the crown race. No glue used on either part. The trim piece is held down by the crown race being friction fit.

If the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,295
Posted By SirMike1983

I've gotten a couple items off local FB...

I've gotten a couple items off local FB Marketplace, both good transactions. The couple times I've tried selling locally on FB Marketplace, 2/3 were people who wanted to low-ball or barter for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 11,252
Posted By SirMike1983

You know you have truly arrived when you have a...

You know you have truly arrived when you have a Shwimm bike next to a shiny new Cataract Eldorado in your garage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

The week before we had two days that made it up...

The week before we had two days that made it up over 60. Of course the weather calls for "cold and rainy", and the two inches of snow at the end of the storm strike as an unpleasant surprise. Two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Do you need any springs still? I can mail a...

Do you need any springs still? I can mail a couple if you need any. PM me if you do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Hopefully we're finally turning the corner here...

Hopefully we're finally turning the corner here into better weather - finally getting some warmth. It seemed like we were ready to start spring, but then got hit with two inches of new snow. It has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

The FM and FC hubs are in a family apart from the...

The FM and FC hubs are in a family apart from the AW or even the FW hub. They are mechanically different. The drive side cone is set first, finger tight and loosen 1/2 to 3/4 turn. It should not be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 968
Posted By SirMike1983

If it was a Woudt Nevada in blue-grey, it may...

If it was a Woudt Nevada in blue-grey, it may very well be the same bike. I got this down in Fairfield County, Connecticut. I had assumed it was someone who worked down in NYC, but it could always be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 968
Posted By SirMike1983

It's in remarkable condition overall. The paint...

It's in remarkable condition overall. The paint is nice, pinstripes are all there, white fender tip looks good. Tires look original to me (Made in Holland on them) and in pretty good shape. My sense...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 968
Posted By SirMike1983

Yes - it looks as though the only way to remove...

Yes - it looks as though the only way to remove it would be to tap it out with a mallet. I was surprised to find it was a sealed cartridge unit. There's no play in the bearings and they run smoothly....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 968
Posted By SirMike1983

I thought it might be a cup and cone bottom...

I thought it might be a cup and cone bottom bracket, but it's not. It looks like a unit that is peened in place. It runs smoothly and is original. I will leave it. Is this Gazelle pattern? Those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Shakedown ride for the 1957 Schwinn Traveler...

Shakedown ride for the 1957 Schwinn Traveler three speed last night:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

The C&O and the Capital Crescent Trails were my...

The C&O and the Capital Crescent Trails were my go-to trails when I lived in Maryland. Much of that riding was done on my 1974 Raleigh Sports. I also did quite a bit of riding on the Mount Vernon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

Common 1970s era Raleigh 3 speeds are still a...

Common 1970s era Raleigh 3 speeds are still a good value bike.

With the self-adjusters, if they don't work right, pull them. If they're working, you can leave them. Many people find they aren't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By SirMike1983

Neal is correct. The gold bike in the original...

Neal is correct. The gold bike in the original post is a later use of the Lenton model name, different from the earlier 531 Lenton or the Clubman series.

That is not to say it is a bad bike - it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

There was a period in the late 1940s and perhaps...

There was a period in the late 1940s and perhaps into the very start of the 1950s where Sturmey used a press-in oiler. These were a capless oiler that relied on a pliable lining that would flex to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By SirMike1983

Agree - looks like a 1980s bike. Definitely not...

Agree - looks like a 1980s bike. Definitely not from the 1950s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28,061
Views: 4,629,988
Posted By SirMike1983

AG 3 speed it is - nice hub in good condition....

AG 3 speed it is - nice hub in good condition. The black dynamo covers are often cracked. Yours looks pretty good. Should make a nice hub for a project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,451
Posted By SirMike1983

Schwinn periodically changed the handlebars on...

Schwinn periodically changed the handlebars on the "lightweight" bikes. The bars from 1965 and earlier tend to be the better than the later ones. There were several patterns of tourist and north road...
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