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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-22, 07:09 PM
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Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Rockin' this "old in spirit" english 3 speed this...

Rockin' this "old in spirit" english 3 speed this morning for 27 glorious miles.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-21, 07:01 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Took the Guv'nor out yesterday for a first real...

Took the Guv'nor out yesterday for a first real ride. Around 15 miles of mixed surfaces, paved road, roughly paved bike path and dirt road. It was really comfortable over the paved surfaces and even...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-21, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Nope but cheaper I'd say than pretty much any...

Nope but cheaper I'd say than pretty much any other modern bike, be it road or mountain. For a long time I kept trying to find a reasonable used one or even consider building my own "copy". But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Ordered it from Loring at ...

Ordered it from Loring at

https://www.britishbicycle.com/


Pashley is quoting a longer time for delivery on their site than mine actually took. It was like 3 1/2 months from when I ordered to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

I wouldn't have done it if I hadn't freed up so...

I wouldn't have done it if I hadn't freed up so much cash selling off a bunch of bikes. And of course, a year of Covid keeping me more at home sure helped the bank account. ;) Just had it back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

i do too. In fact I was digging the fork the...

i do too. In fact I was digging the fork the first day as I put the bike together and it didn't dawn on me until last night that it wasn't what the bike was advertised as coming with. This crown is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 08:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Yep,I got this for those days I just want to...

Yep,I got this for those days I just want to meander along and enjoy the ride vs working out on one of my road bikes.

Some more pics to show the details.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Yep, here's what it came with. Looking at their...

Yep, here's what it came with. Looking at their site it looks like the fork they are using on the more expensive Morgan 3. I guess this will be the new norm for the Guv'nor. Sorry for the crappy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-21, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Well, after years and years of not finding an old...

Well, after years and years of not finding an old school Guv'nor with rod brakes and all I finally broke down several months ago and bought a new one. Totally not C&V but still based on the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-21, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Very cool of you and sweet bike.

Very cool of you and sweet bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

So, so true! I put hundreds into a AMF Hercules...

So, so true! I put hundreds into a AMF Hercules a couple of years back not counting my time and work. In the end I had a really nice working 3-speed that still looked rough cosmetically and was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

Actually I was searching for DL-1's last night...

Actually I was searching for DL-1's last night for the same reason. I may still swing a Guv'nor but building a DL-1 up would be a fun project too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

I think my next hunt will be based on finding a...

I think my next hunt will be based on finding a path racer like Pashley's Guv'nor. That shape of those type frames has always appealed to me and I think it would be a great cruise around bike with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

I'm feeling the lack of love for my three speed,...

I'm feeling the lack of love for my three speed, LOL! After years I finally had to admit it's just too small for me. Found a replacement bike for it and posted it locally. Down to asking a give away...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-18, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

The ol AMF Hercules carried me down this morning...

The ol AMF Hercules carried me down this morning to the local store for some donuts. Then it sat out with me under the willow enjoying the cool, calm morning. Topped off with the donuts and coffee....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-16, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

LOL, oops I so fat fingered this into the wrong...

LOL, oops I so fat fingered this into the wrong thread.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-16, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,318
Posted By jamesdak

I've got to find time to get back to mine and fix...

I've got to find time to get back to mine and fix it. I need to source a replacement crank setup. I bought it cheap with welded on pedals and a bolt driven in to replace a cotter pin. One pedal...
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