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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 11:00 AM
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Posted By bluesteak

Thanks for the offer, but I don’t foresee needing...

Thanks for the offer, but I don’t foresee needing any. I know where they are if I ever do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

This morning before I read this post I...

This morning before I read this post I reinstalled the internals and set the hub up without as much slop. I took the bike for a spin and it is definitely quieter. Although there is still extra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Right now the internals are out of the hub. ...

Right now the internals are out of the hub. Generally I am of the little bit of slop school.

I’ll put it back together and see how it goes.

With an AW I tighten the drive side down tight and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bluesteak

Sturmey archer fm

I tried this as a separate thread and no one responded.

I have a SA FM that works fine, but is noisy in normal gear. I removed the internals from the wheel, just to see if I could at least see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Awesome!!

Awesome!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

I have a couple of bikes that have slotted front...

I have a couple of bikes that have slotted front axles. I have them on the none drive side of the bike. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

S5

Thanks for the videos. I had already watched the s5 video, and it seems like he stopped, and didn’t take apart the sun gear assembly.

I took a closer look after I posted, and actually took the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

S5 hub dog ring

I am working on the s5 hubs I bought on eBay.
I have been opening them up and pulling out the internals intact.

The second hub I opened had the locknut that holds the dog ring(has 138) was loose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bluesteak

Very nice Rudge, paint and saddle look good. I...

Very nice Rudge, paint and saddle look good. I am rooting for you to be able to keep the original SW.

Keep us posted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By bluesteak

S5 28 holes

I became the owner of 6 late 60’s s5 hubs. Most are missing the pushrods, and none have bell cranks, all have 28 holes. Were these originally muscle bike hubs? Can you build a reasonably strong...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

13/32 26tpi is correct. Bike shops should have...

13/32 26tpi is correct. Bike shops should have them, and there are sellers on eBay.

I use SAE 30 oil in my hubs. If the hub works a couple drops occasionally should be fine.

The original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

I very much appreciate SirMike’s ride photos, and...

I very much appreciate SirMike’s ride photos, and the attention to detail on his bikes. It is to Smokey here for me to do a ride today.

On another note, this hobby takes you to strange places. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Amen, the shoes and the brake mechanism don’t...

Amen, the shoes and the brake mechanism don’t rotate. However I love Mike’s finished bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Why do we do this?

My question is why keep or collect vintage English three speed bicycles.

The answer for me is firstly, my Dad had an old Phillips that he road to work, and I road on some of my early bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Sorry for the delayed response. At the time...

Sorry for the delayed response.

At the time it really had to have the wheels tried.

now that I have gone over it. Greased the headset, bottom bracket, and worked on the hubs, tried the wheels,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Is it a Raleigh or a Norman?

Is it a Raleigh or a Norman?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Remembering the Queen

I thought I aught to take my Hercules Coronation edition out for a ride in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s 70 year reign.

I did a Pennsylvania Dutch tour to Intercourse and home again....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

“gooped”

“gooped”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

I am thinking the saddle will be OK for what I...

I am thinking the saddle will be OK for what I want it for. I want to put it on a prewar raleigh roadster, which I won’t be riding hundreds of miles.

I hopped it up some and it looks ok with some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Imperial

I didn’t intend to scare everyone off with my questions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Mystery 3 speed

I am having trouble uploading the photos let me try again....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Mystery 3 speed

I acquired this bike yesterday. I let my son buy it because I wanted the saddle.

I would say the frame says mid 50’s Birmingham, but there is no oil port for the bottom bracket, and the odd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Very nice.

Very nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

[QUOTE=rich110;22585809][QUOTE=steve21108;22585726...

[QUOTE=rich110;22585809][QUOTE=steve21108;22585726]

37 440 500A

It makes the noise even with the wheel removed from the frame[/QUOTE

Maybe because you adjusted the cones the oil seals are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-22, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Is the above intended as a question for me? ...

Is the above intended as a question for me?

Actually the saddle on the Elswick is a Brooks b66s, old style, no laces. Which was pretty dear, more than the rest of the bike.

I have a Wrights on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Here are some photos. ...

Here are some photos.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/image_6a39a8b50bde5fe58ef10e8907522f97d363be42.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Elswick

Just took the Elswick light roadster out for a spin. Thought I would take some photos while I have it out in the sun.

A shout-out to SirMike. The Chain case fits and really dresses up the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-22, 06:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Soldered end brake cable

Is there a tutorial somewhere how to make a cable with two soldered ends for these old English bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

happy to hear someone is making good use of those...

happy to hear someone is making good use of those wheels. I saw them on eBay, but I need to do a house cleaning.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

You folks never answered my question. I don’t...

You folks never answered my question. I don’t have a large enough vise. And want to harvest a non threaded driver from another hub to put in my AB hub. What hubs can I use?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

AB driver

I have a 39/40 Elswick 26 inch woman’s roadster which I have been playing with again. It has an undated AB hub, with a threaded driver and an 18 tooth cog. It looks a lot better now with a chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Where do they get the clock mechanisms? I could...

Where do they get the clock mechanisms? I could make up a clock for my shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-21, 06:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

I have a park tool cotter press. I don’t think...

I have a park tool cotter press. I don’t think they make them anymore. Before that I made a press out a hanger clamp for steel roof trusses. There are instructions somewhere in this thread on how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

FM hub

Salubrious,
3speedslow,

When I bought the hub, I removed the cones and driver, resurfaced the cones, filled the hub with SAE30, regreased the bearings with Phil wood grease, and put it back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-21, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

FM Hub

I had a 700c wheel built around an FM Hub. I think I posted photos maybe a year ago.

I haven’t been able to ride much this past year. Today I took it out, and noticed gear noise in Normal gear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

It doesn’t look like a Nottingham bike to me....

It doesn’t look like a Nottingham bike to me. More like a 50’s Birmingham Hercules.

The lugs don’t match anything I have. Closest is my Hopper Invincable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Wethersfield

Too, late for this year.

Is it an annual event??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-21, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

53 Hercules

I have a black 53 Hercules with Chrome fenders, like the one you have. Mine however has the tourist head badge. Other wise the chain guard and decals seem to be the same.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-21, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

what is the bike in the background?

what is the bike in the background?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

This frame was designed for 27x1 1/4 so there was...

This frame was designed for 27x1 1/4 so there was ample room for 700c.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Mongrel lenton

I thought I would post a photo of the mongrel Lenton with her new wheels. I had 700c wheels built with sun cr18 rims, and the hubs I showed a few weeks ago. I like the result but I haven’t been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

I have seen that, but I like the 40 hole, 4 cross...

I have seen that, but I like the 40 hole, 4 cross layout and I am pretty sure I can get rims.

actually the 40/32 system is about ideal for most practical bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Mongrel Lenton

I have a front and rear hub to build an extra set of wheels for the mongrel Lenton. I have a 40 hole fm, and an steel 32 hole front hub which appears to be English.

What should I use for rims? I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

So I am reading that always have at least one...

So I am reading that always have at least one bike advertised locally, and don’t be too aggressive on price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Hercules

Thanks for the good words about the Hercules. Unfortunately good words don’t prevent me from being a bike hoarder, placate my concerned loved ones, or provide funds to use on new projects aka the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-20, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Sa s5

I was bidding on a S5 on eBay. I dropped out because the bell crank wasn’t with it. What are the prospects for using a Shimano bell crank on an S5 or jury rigging something else?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-20, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Mongrel lenton

I though I would post some photos of the progress so far, and ask a few questions. The dropped bars on the original bike were too cramped for me to ride with the short stem so I opted for regular 3...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

Philly 3 speeds

I’ll join the chorus, $300 is too much for a 70s AMF. There is someone close to philly, that sells rebuilt 3 speeds that look to be nice bikes in that price range. I have a 50’s Hercules listed on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-20, 06:36 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,539,543
Posted By bluesteak

My prewar roadsters have clamps for the cable...

My prewar roadsters have clamps for the cable pulleys, but it seems like it should have a frame mounted shifter. I am not sure when they started with the handle bar trigger.
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