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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,771
Posted By jbkirby

Drop-dead gorgeous bike! What a find!!!!!

Drop-dead gorgeous bike! What a find!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-12, 04:08 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 16,478
Posted By jbkirby

I love my 1971 DL170, but I'd have to grab my...

I love my 1971 DL170, but I'd have to grab my 1972 DL170. It is simply more fun to ride!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-12, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By jbkirby

That'll do it.

That'll do it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-12, 03:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,893
Posted By jbkirby

Prayer works! I'll be praying for you!!! Even...

Prayer works! I'll be praying for you!!! Even though I don't know you, God does!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,893
Posted By jbkirby

When you put a mascot on your bike that reflects...

When you put a mascot on your bike that reflects how you feel about it.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/1972%20Raleigh%20International/Mascot001.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-12, 04:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,893
Posted By jbkirby

When you LBS contacts you for obsolete parts to...

When you LBS contacts you for obsolete parts to complete a repair.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 33,366
Posted By jbkirby

Brooks Team Professional on 1971 Carlton-Raleigh...

Brooks Team Professional on 1971 Carlton-Raleigh International
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/1971%20Raleigh%20International/Copyof1971DL170001.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-12, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 787
Posted By jbkirby

You've scored an amazing find. It even has the...

You've scored an amazing find. It even has the original Campy Gran Turismo RD!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 20,139
Posted By jbkirby

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-12, 05:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,183
Posted By jbkirby

jjhabbs, your bike is gorgeous! So much so, that...

jjhabbs, your bike is gorgeous! So much so, that I am holding you responsible for the drool on my keyboard. Now to compensate for my anguish, just send that beautiful machine to me! :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,811
Posted By jbkirby

A work of art!! :thumb:

A work of art!! :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-12, 03:46 PM
Replies: 854
Views: 236,811
Posted By jbkirby

1971 DL170 International: ...

1971 DL170 International:

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/1971%20Raleigh%20International/Copyof1971DL170001.jpg

1972 DL170 International:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-12, 03:35 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 7,351
Posted By jbkirby

+1?

+1?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,585
Posted By jbkirby

Beautiful bike! Before I got my Varsity in 1970,...

Beautiful bike! Before I got my Varsity in 1970, I rode one of these belonging to a friend, and thought I had found the Roll-Royce of bicycles. Alas, my home town had no Schwinn dealer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 944
Posted By jbkirby

DH: I had to replace both the BB and the...

DH:

I had to replace both the BB and the headset on my 1971 Raleigh International build last spring, and it was no piece of cake. I did locate the BB and the headset on "epay," but a couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,226
Posted By jbkirby

IMHO, purchase a tube of Wenol, a German-made...

IMHO, purchase a tube of Wenol, a German-made metal polish that contains protectants to make the polish job last. Use a device such as a cotton swab and slowly and carefully polish each rivet with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-12, 04:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,484
Posted By jbkirby

This is redeeming for me to read. While in...

This is redeeming for me to read. While in college, I was easily influenced by my friends and they called my Sports Tourer the "lead sled" however I could easily stay with them on rides and always...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,484
Posted By jbkirby

This is redeeming for me to read. While in...

This is redeeming for me to read. While in college, I was easily influenced by my friends, and they called my Sports Tourer the "lead sled" but I could easily stay with them on rides. I wish I had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-12, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,148
Posted By jbkirby

The Sylvans...the tubes (I guess you'd call them...

The Sylvans...the tubes (I guess you'd call them that) look like the pencils I wrote with in first grade...Ticonderoga Jumbo No. 2.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-12, 04:20 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,377
Posted By jbkirby

Campagnolo Record clips for display or riding to...

Campagnolo Record clips for display or riding to and from destinations requiring conventional shoes and Shimano 105 SPD/SL pedals for the vast majority of my riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,102
Posted By jbkirby

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,484
Posted By jbkirby

Hoss: Two thumbs up!!:thumb::thumb: I wish I...

Hoss: Two thumbs up!!:thumb::thumb: I wish I could ship some of the weather we've has here this winter so you could get that baby on the road. This March, I will have had my Sports Tourer 40 years!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,993
Posted By jbkirby

:(

:(
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 11:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,074
Posted By jbkirby

This is my 1972 Raleigh International. The frame...

This is my 1972 Raleigh International. The frame appears almost identical.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/1972%20Raleigh%20International/RaleighInternationalRestored002-Copy.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,876
Posted By jbkirby

+1

+1
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 78,006
Posted By jbkirby

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/GB...

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/GBStem005.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 09:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,610
Posted By jbkirby

Good catch. Mine came with tubulars but were...

Good catch. Mine came with tubulars but were retrofitted with clinchers. My bad in the previous posting, I meant to say tubulars. Now I am confusing myself...:o
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,610
Posted By jbkirby

Yes, except I had to replace the rear calipers on...

Yes, except I had to replace the rear calipers on my 1972 so they would reach far enough with 700 rims. The front calipers seem to have no reach issue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 05:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,643
Posted By jbkirby

Kurt: My experience is with the NR versus...

Kurt:

My experience is with the NR versus the Gran Turismo, but I honestly had no issues with the GT until the derailleur took a hit, then it never lined up and shifted correctly again requiring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 04:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,643
Posted By jbkirby

+1 due to Gran Turismo experience.

+1 due to Gran Turismo experience.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 04:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,953
Posted By jbkirby

Alan: What a thrill taking a bike and...

Alan:

What a thrill taking a bike and bringing it back to its original glory without removing the patina of age. Your bike looks gorgeous and carries the dignity of its age well. You did a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 04:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,610
Posted By jbkirby

Good point, now why will 700 clincher rims NOT...

Good point, now why will 700 clincher rims NOT work on my Internationals without brake modifications, both originally factory equipped with tubular tires and wheels???:bang:
Were the original rims...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 04:57 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,610
Posted By jbkirby

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/19...

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/1971%20Raleigh%20International/TheInternationals015.jpg

Alright, now I'm confused. My 1971 Raleigh International would have been equipped from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,143
Posted By jbkirby

+1. Thankfully, we don't get much ice in SE...

+1. Thankfully, we don't get much ice in SE Alabama except in shady areas after a hard cold snap, but winter riding in general in flat terrain with a persistent NW wind is not fun.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,539
Posted By jbkirby

Great post, Hoss. Thanks for your beautifully...

Great post, Hoss. Thanks for your beautifully written account of what were really great times!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 11:36 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 26,908
Posted By jbkirby

My 1971 Raleigh International in chartreuse gets...

My 1971 Raleigh International in chartreuse gets more 'wows' than my almost identical 1972 in champaign.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 865
Views: 138,276
Posted By jbkirby

Hang on to your vintage stereo equipment! I...

Hang on to your vintage stereo equipment! I attempted to set up my brand new Pioneer VSX-921-K last week and it is still sitting gathering dust. The HDMI cable is supposed to send an image to the TV...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 7,596
Posted By jbkirby

My fastest is 36.6 MPH on a downhill grade here...

My fastest is 36.6 MPH on a downhill grade here in Dothan, Alabama. My hopes are to be able to draft a Bugatti Veyron S at 255 MPH, then pass it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 04:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 19,104
Posted By jbkirby

Outstanding, Rootboy! I was already impressed...

Outstanding, Rootboy! I was already impressed with your flat stoppers, which are superb in every way, then you blow my mind with your abilities to fabricate parts to make the Campy adaptation. Cudos,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,687
Posted By jbkirby

+1.

+1.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,735
Posted By jbkirby

Thanks for the great information. The only issue...

Thanks for the great information. The only issue stopping me is being able to procure decals that match the originals. I also hate to lose the parking decal from Auburn University from my freshman...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 04:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,735
Posted By jbkirby

amen!!!!!!!!

amen!!!!!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,410
Posted By jbkirby

No comparison to this: ...

No comparison to this:

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx54/shobud4/1972%20Raleigh%20International/RaleighInternationalRestored002-Copy.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-11, 05:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,723
Posted By jbkirby

If it suddenly became warmer where you are, then...

If it suddenly became warmer where you are, then you are feeling the burning rage of my jealousy.:mad: That bicycle is gorgeous and a great find since it is a Worksop-built Carlton frame...beautiful!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,735
Posted By jbkirby

You are absolutely correct, the gusset was added...

You are absolutely correct, the gusset was added to later models due to easy breakage of the pot-metal drop arm, so re-engineering was required to correct the problem. I was considering the drop arm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,735
Posted By jbkirby

Hoss: I found this on ebay and you might offer a...

Hoss: I found this on ebay and you might offer a price that is out of the stratosphere and see if they bite.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-11, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Posted By jbkirby

Again, you have an absolutely phenominal...

Again, you have an absolutely phenominal collection. Thank you for sharing with all of us!!!:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,138
Posted By jbkirby

Absolutely awesome collection. And just think, I...

Absolutely awesome collection. And just think, I was trying to advise you on Sports Tourers!!! I remember the Grey Ghost in the catalog when I was shopping for my Sports Tourer waaaaaay back in 1971....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,735
Posted By jbkirby

I heard that! My nearly 56-year-old brain suffers...

I heard that! My nearly 56-year-old brain suffers from fogbanks as well. I am fixing up my Schwinn not to ride but just because it means so much to me, so the Campy Gran Paper Weight won't be an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-11, 01:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,735
Posted By jbkirby

FYI, the image you postedshows the Schwinn LeTour...

FYI, the image you postedshows the Schwinn LeTour (Shimano Crane GS) rear deraillerur, but the 1972 came with a Campagnolo Gran Turismo. I replaced the original Campagnolo Gran Turismo back in 1974...
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