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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-18, 11:15 AM
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Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

For those who have done the 700c conversion, did...

For those who have done the 700c conversion, did you swap a whole wheelset or did you lace 700c rims to your 3-speed hubs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-17, 07:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Thanks for the sound check. I did find a loose...

Thanks for the sound check. I did find a loose nut&bolt on the rear fender which was probably the cause of some rattles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Short segment of today's ride, handheld phone...

Short segment of today's ride, handheld phone recording, listening to all the clicks and clanks and rattles. I don't recall if other 3-speeds I've had sounded like this.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

12.86 mile lunchtime ride today ending in a...

12.86 mile lunchtime ride today ending in a little rain. Escaped from the business park and rode a section of the Oak Leaf trail.
https://i.imgur.com/39Qm3X0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WzfDAk1.jpg
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-17, 01:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

A perimeter lap is about 3.5 miles. I usually...

A perimeter lap is about 3.5 miles. I usually take walks and by taking different roads I can do loops anywhere from a mile to 3+ miles. Garmin shows today's average speed around 12.4 mph with a max...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-17, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

I've found that when the "seller" won't state a...

I've found that when the "seller" won't state a price then they are running a silent auction trying to be clever and thinking they have something worth much more than it usually is. Offer $500, see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Took a lap around the business park this morning...

Took a lap around the business park this morning on the 1974 Raleigh
https://i.imgur.com/PAGuYex.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-17, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Based upon some cotter removal threads on the...

Based upon some cotter removal threads on the site here and youtube, here is my home-modified cotter removal tool. I had to reposition the drive-side crank a little because the crank arm was rubbing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-17, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Finally got that tough cotter out with a little...

Finally got that tough cotter out with a little help from a neighbor and a section of bike frame tubing used as a breaker bar on the vice handle.
https://i.imgur.com/ryyrwGV.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Would anyone have a cotter press that I can buy...

Would anyone have a cotter press that I can buy or borrow for a few days? I've got a '74 Sports with a particularly ornery cotter on the chainring side. I was able to tap out the other side with firm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-17, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Thanks for the terminology, there are two current...

Thanks for the terminology, there are two current thimble auctions, got them on the watch list for now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-17, 07:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Due to the other items the gentleman had, I could...

Due to the other items the gentleman had, I could easily assume the saddle was either upgraded when purchased or added later.

I'm fairly sure I have a spare Raleigh cottered crank or crank nuts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-17, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,540,233
Posted By treebound

Just picked up this Raleigh Sports over the...

Just picked up this Raleigh Sports over the weekend, haven't decided if I'm working on it or trading it off. Rear hub dates to 1974. The saddle has seen better days and probably needs someone good...
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