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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 27,966
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Posted By FBOATSB

It's supposed to have a date stamp, may be faint....

It's supposed to have a date stamp, may be faint.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/474x355/th_1__9b040872263f8c5542f91eca502ae6a37ac81e80.jpeg
Edit to add a link:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Beat me to it. I would also check the chain guard...

Beat me to it. I would also check the chain guard to verify it is not bent outward a little bit. Those VO pedals are nice, shouldn't have to grind them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-22, 06:40 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

For what it's worth, if you don't like the way...

For what it's worth, if you don't like the way those brake levers work, you can just take out the little spring inside there to disconnect the self adjusting mechanism.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-21, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Any arts & craft shops sell those. Around here...

Any arts & craft shops sell those. Around here that would be Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Of course amazon or ebay would have them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-21, 08:07 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

This exactly. When, in 2014, I had to have her...

This exactly. When, in 2014, I had to have her help to drag my old 33 year old bike out of the basement when I couldn't even walk without a cane she thought it was the dumbest idea in the world. And...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Yes, there are cranks out there that that tool...

Yes, there are cranks out there that that tool will not fit, although in my very limited experience, I have not ran across one. Directly from the bikesmithdesigns website:

​​​​​Doesn't work on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-21, 01:56 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

New Crank Cotter Press...

New Crank Cotter Press (http://bikesmithdesign.com/CotterPress/index.html)
Top notch tools and cotters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

10 per side is what my '74 Sports had in it when...

10 per side is what my '74 Sports had in it when it came into my possession although it was dry as as bone:cry:
Rolling smooth now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-21, 06:59 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

My '74 Raleigh Sports has 3/16 balls at 10 per...

My '74 Raleigh Sports has 3/16 balls at 10 per side in the front hub if that helps. Other much more knowledgeable folks can address your rear hub....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-21, 06:36 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Cool. Diamond Chain is still in business in...

Cool. Diamond Chain is still in business in downtown Indianapolis IN.
Edit: Oops, I looked it up. Still cranking out chains, but planning to move nextdoor to Illinois in the next 2 or 3 years....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

https://veetireco.com/ Apparently sold via all...

https://veetireco.com/
Apparently sold via all the usual sources.
Edit: Could be a challenge finding the size you need.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Yes you do!:) I did some googling and found the...

Yes you do!:)
I did some googling and found the Alpha brand "ordinary bicycle" aka penny farthing made by Birmingham Small Arms Co. way back in the early 1880's and since Raleigh swallowed most all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-21, 02:41 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

On my three speed I went with the Z1 nickel...

On my three speed I went with the Z1 nickel plated because I like shiney things:)
These product descriptions are off of the amazonian juggernaut's website.
Z1 product description:
Features &...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-21, 02:31 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

This might be of some interest, to some: New...

This might be of some interest, to some:
New Departure (http://www.usautoindustryworldwartwo.com/General%20Motors/newdeparture.htm)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Good. I always start with tapping a sharp knife...

Good. I always start with tapping a sharp knife blade around it until you can get a safe purchase with a screwdriver. Never destroyed a fork or crown, yet anyway. Tap them back down with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I would just take that bag to my local shoe...

I would just take that bag to my local shoe repair shop and get it fixed. While I wait if they're not too busy.

Edit: LOL or just send it my way:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-21, 04:06 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I have much less experience than others here but...

I have much less experience than others here but I have always had success by inflating, or deflating, as the case may be, the tire to about half pressure so it will be more "squirmy" and riding it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-21, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

This came up on my local CL. Too rich for my...

This came up on my local CL. Too rich for my blood, but price can usually be massaged.
Indpls CL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

2fat2fly There are threads in C&V that address...

2fat2fly
There are threads in C&V that address your spoke issues here's one:
Spoke sources (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1130882-what-s-your-source-spokes.html)Here's another:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-20, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Fender looks to be dented and out of round in...

Fender looks to be dented and out of round in that area and may be contributing to the effect.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

If not caged bearings, yes. A rag or drop cloth...

If not caged bearings, yes. A rag or drop cloth works great, the loose balls just love to roll all over the place. Thank you for pulling the fork I was worried about your steer tube.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-20, 11:22 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I am puzzled. I have two of those Sunlite quill...

I am puzzled. I have two of those Sunlite quill extenders installed on two different bikes and have had no issues like you describe. I'm planning to get a third one for my Raleigh Sports. Maybe back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-20, 05:52 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I have done this as well. For your quill stem,...

I have done this as well. For your quill stem, you can use a simple extender, enabling you to keep your original stem.https://www.modernbike.com/sunlite-steerer-extenders
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-20, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

[/QUOTE] Sorry, I think the one you want was in...

[/QUOTE]
Sorry, I think the one you want was in July last year, might not be scheduled yet. It was sponsored by: Bike Pirates | A DIY bike shop (http://bikepirates.com/)
Someone in Toronto will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-20, 02:32 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I decided on this tool as well because you use...

I decided on this tool as well because you use wrenches on it instead of relying on hand strength (arthritis). And because of this line from his website. "New "Deep Throat" design allows you to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I would say if you are changing to aluminum rims...

I would say if you are changing to aluminum rims most definitely you should change to modern pads like kool stop. I'm keeping the original steel rims on my project and will be road testing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-20, 03:24 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Triumph

Anybody in Central Iowa bidding on this?
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/Item/83430814...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-20, 04:52 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Should not matter. Buy it and ride it during your...

Should not matter. Buy it and ride it during your stay there. If you decide you still want it ship it home in pieces boxed up. That appears to be a Raleigh knock off NTTAWWT. Can you post pics of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thank you. I had this explained further up and I...

Thank you. I had this explained further up and I have been reading some articles on the Sheldon Brown archives as well. Very interesting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Yes, the headlamp has a clamp that fits on there.

Yes, the headlamp has a clamp that fits on there.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thanks. I like the simplicity of these hubs. I am...

Thanks. I like the simplicity of these hubs. I am planning on just cleaning, wax, and spot treating any bubbled paint and scrapes on the frame. Decals and pin striping to fragile for much polishing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thanks much.

Thanks much.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thanks. This is new to me. So the big fat washer...

Thanks. This is new to me. So the big fat washer goes on the drive side and the stamped washer goes on the non drive side as pictured?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

What's missing?

I'm having a hard time finding a parts diagram of this Sturmey front hub for washer orientation. This is how I got it. Shouldn't it at least have one locknut on the one adjustable cone?
I have not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-19, 03:57 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I found a chrome headset washer that fits nicely...

I found a chrome headset washer that fits nicely but discovered I don't have quite enough bearings to fill it back up. Had to order some in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Tragic?

Looks like not one, but two different kickstands have been molesting my chainstays. I can't stress about it too much though, I'll probably cover that up with yet another two legged version....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-19, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

What's missing?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-19, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I went ahead and pulled the cups and spindle...

I went ahead and pulled the cups and spindle today without too much trouble, totally dried out inside. While pulling out all the loose balls this little guy fell out with them. Alive and well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-19, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

+1 That massive press from Bikesmith shoved that...

+1 That massive press from Bikesmith shoved that cotter right out without hesitation. It came out the bottom straightened out. Here is the crank after cleaning....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-19, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Started the tear down on the '74 Sports today. It...

Started the tear down on the '74 Sports today. It shifts through the gears on the stand even without any lube on the cable or shifter. The chain has many stiff links as well so it goes into a mineral...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-19, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Yes, hammered it and folded it over then gave...

Yes, hammered it and folded it over then gave up:). I'm glad they stopped there. I can press it out proper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-19, 07:05 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I don't know about this saddle, up close there...

I don't know about this saddle, up close there seems to some dry rot around the rivets....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-19, 08:15 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thanks. The seller, (at least half my age), just...

Thanks. The seller, (at least half my age), just wanted it gone. Hadn't been ridden in years. Just guessing a deceased family member.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thanks. I had permission from the CFO to pay the...

Thanks. I had permission from the CFO to pay the full $70 based only the British Mfg. So $20 profit right off the bat.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Coincidentally, BigChief That's the exact stem...

Coincidentally, BigChief That's the exact stem I'm running on a 26" Schwinn Continental. They come in different sizes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-19, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thanks, BigChief . The other pics didn't upload,...

Thanks, BigChief . The other pics didn't upload, here they are. I'll take some more when it is not so damp and dreary. I just got back with the bike. The AW hub says '74. The seller gladly took$50....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-19, 08:01 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Seller's pics. This is very close to me. The...

Seller's pics. This is very close to me. The asking price is $70. Thoughts?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thanks. The last English three speed I ever rode...

Thanks. The last English three speed I ever rode was back in the early sixties. Raleigh Superbe. We called it a "Super Bee".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 03:14 PM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

Thanks. I guess when it spoke, I didn't hear.

Thanks. I guess when it spoke, I didn't hear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27,966
Views: 4,521,441
Posted By FBOATSB

I was in the COOP for a totally unrelated reason...

I was in the COOP for a totally unrelated reason and just happened upon this unmarked chrome steel stem while perusing the bins. It just spoke "English three speed" to me. Would this be correct?
...
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