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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 12:27 PM
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Posted By crank_addict

Nothing but 1st Class, John!

Nothing but 1st Class, John!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By crank_addict

They are neat and have character but not any...

They are neat and have character but not any better or worse than Raleigh. Found a recent listing for a late 50s JC Higgins.... nice original for $150. Have enough bikes but to see one that nice is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By crank_addict

Thats quite a handsome bike and nicely done. The...

Thats quite a handsome bike and nicely done. The top hat decal is my fave. :thumb:

I would prefer an earlier fillet brazed like this vs. later electro forged but really appreciate them all.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By crank_addict

Walmart and Meijer, though odd they don't show...

Walmart and Meijer, though odd they don't show them at their online stores. Called Huffy Quick change inner tube. Walmart store had them priced approx. $8, double the standard inner tube cost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-16, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

^Have yet to try them but no glue is used. Mate...

^Have yet to try them but no glue is used. Mate the ends by fit only. I don't know how well the molding is or if they sort of snap together. Regardless it might be a good idea to use a small piece of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-16, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

Recently spotted these split designed tubes....

Recently spotted these split designed tubes. Might be ideal for three speeds and rod-brake / caliper types. I realize one could still patch without complete wheel removal or use a goop sealant but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

Went to the biker bar tonight on my badazz...

Went to the biker bar tonight on my badazz Raleigh twenty full dresser. Got all rowdy, tried to pick up a chick, but rather she wanted my bike and told me to fly a kite. :p
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-15, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

I would tell that bike shop to give you everyone...

I would tell that bike shop to give you everyone of those junk 3 speed bikes designed for riding the left side of the roadway. Its just garbage taking up shop space and of course no one knows how to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

Looking through the many pics, made me curious of...

Looking through the many pics, made me curious of the saddle brands on English bikes, specifically Raleigh. Perhaps an expert on deciphering date codes of the DL-1 can better explain but for a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

What do some of you use for water jug / bottle on...

What do some of you use for water jug / bottle on an older 3 speed?

I'm working slowly on a Raleigh DL1 project with the goal of having Lauterwasser type bar and retain rod linkage brakes. I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-15, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

Perhaps this link has been posted before or is by...

Perhaps this link has been posted before or is by a forum member, but I found it interesting and well done. A good reference source with additional links.

English Roadster Bicycles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-15, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

spotted on Fleabay: NOT ENGLISH MADE 3 speed hub....

spotted on Fleabay: NOT ENGLISH MADE 3 speed hub. This is the Austrian made Styria. Parts interchange with the Sturmey AW and JC Higgins.

Vintage Styria 3 Speed 28h Hub 1970' Puch Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-15, 07:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

^^ haha. But I never learned how to program the...

^^ haha. But I never learned how to program the Betamax! Good riddance!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-15, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

I don't pedal backwards and further, what purpose...

I don't pedal backwards and further, what purpose would it serve?

I do ride a vintage bike with a combination IGH + derailleurs. The best for IGH shifting is not during pedaling, however for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-15, 02:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

For shifter / cable pulley roller, go to an Ace...

For shifter / cable pulley roller, go to an Ace Hardware and sort thru the drawers for the little pulley's. Sliding screen door lower rollers work but you might have to make some small bushing.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-15, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

Disregard for the moment, pad compounds, steel...

Disregard for the moment, pad compounds, steel rim, etc..

Its about being half the clamping force. The force is pushed one way vs. a side fighting side.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-15, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

^^ gster- Looks terrific! Being so raked, they...

^^ gster- Looks terrific! Being so raked, they look super comfy but imagine the handling is lazy.


I'm sort of thinking partially going in this direction. Whatever transformation I decide, all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-15, 11:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

I'm sorting through my DL-1 project as a...

I'm sorting through my DL-1 project as a preservation and wheel rebuild but happened to come across the Brothers Rich site. Sorry, no three speed but yet rather interesting with the Soma /...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-14, 01:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

+1 Although the rims on my Raleigh Tourist...

+1
Although the rims on my Raleigh Tourist are badly corroded, I'm open to alternatives. Re-chrome cost is out of the question. Do you think it would be odd to take the rims off, strip and just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-14, 10:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

Hey Sunshine, for the love of English 4 speeds,...

Hey Sunshine, for the love of English 4 speeds, make yourself a clubman with this 50's Sun:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

What's the appropriate tire look for a late 50's...

What's the appropriate tire look for a late 50's clubman - gumwall or all black? (Black frame bike with 700C wide polished rims.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-13, 12:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,247
Posted By crank_addict

Enjoying this thread. Recently came across a poor...

Enjoying this thread. Recently came across a poor to fair condition Rudge Sport - all chrome - (frame and fenders) 3 speed SA. Missing the crank. Has a Brooks that now looks like a burn't taco. Front...
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