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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 05:56 PM
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Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Thank you—good news!

Thank you—good news!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Related to questions about tire brands….All of my...

Related to questions about tire brands….All of my older Raleigh/Hercules bikes with 26” wheels have 37-590 tires with at least a couple of different brands represented, though none of them the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-22, 07:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Re: tire availability and cost….Right now this is...

Re: tire availability and cost….Right now this is compounded by the current problem of disruptions to the supply chain. It is even difficult to tind 26 x 1 3/8 and 27 inch tires when shopping online...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-21, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Congrats on an impressive performance and...

Congrats on an impressive performance and achievement! A century is tough enough by itself, but more so on one of these steeds! Bravo!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

My most recent project, sympathetic restoration...

My most recent project, sympathetic restoration of a 1953 Hercules “King” QE2 Coronation model. A bit of a work in progress, as I still need a period/style-correct seat and propstand, but really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

That hurts the eyes. Oughta be a law against it.

That hurts the eyes. Oughta be a law against it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-21, 08:35 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Wow! Good price, even with the need to replace a...

Wow! Good price, even with the need to replace a badly dented rim. It will clean up well. And it would go perfectly with my recently purchased '80 gents' Tourist.

Alas, I have enough projects...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Thanks! I had not seen that thread, but the info...

Thanks! I had not seen that thread, but the info is very helpful, and it is a B Type 3. Now I just need to get busy cleaning it up!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

It is a Type 3 hub, which I understand puts it in...

It is a Type 3 hub, which I understand puts it in the '50's, but I've not been successful in finding a more specific date on it (and I've been told that those Hercules hubs didn't always (ever?) have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-21, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

I know this is late to the discussion, but I just...

I know this is late to the discussion, but I just acquired what I believe is (may be?) a black Hercules Coronation model. It is, however, the King model (not one of the three you lasted as the ‘53...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

I suspect ‘cause he has a hard enough time with...

I suspect ‘cause he has a hard enough time with addition...multiplication is WAY out of his (extremely small) wheelhouse! 😉
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

“................But this one goes to 11.” ...

“................But this one goes to 11.”

(Ok, ok...you’re absolutely right. But this a reference to a scene in the movie This is Spinal Tap when a dim-witted band member [Nigel Tufnel, as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Precisely!! 🤣

Precisely!! 🤣
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Close enough. But I still want to see him with an...

Close enough. But I still want to see him with an 11-speed.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Brilliant! Just read Nigel Tufnel’s bio on...

Brilliant! Just read Nigel Tufnel’s bio on Wikipedia (yes, he has a Wikipedia entry) that references his time with The Squigtones. Great anticipatory character development!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Hmmm...I would assume 1984 with the release of...

Hmmm...I would assume 1984 with the release of “This Is Spinal Tap.”

However, I don’t recall ever seeing photos of him riding an English three-speed bike, though he has been credited as the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

“It’s such a fine line between stupid and...

“It’s such a fine line between stupid and clever.” (David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

OK—this is helpful and encouraging. I’ll try...

OK—this is helpful and encouraging. I’ll try again to install a tube in one of the rims and just use a bit more wiggling and force. I hesitated to do so first time around because I didn’t want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-20, 01:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Tube information and recommendation

Once again, I come to members of this forum for help and advice. I’m in the final steps of a refurb of my ‘51 Raleigh Superbe Sports Touring, a bike which hasn’t seen the light of day in probably 30...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Excellent counsel, Salubrious!

Excellent counsel, Salubrious!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

I’m embarrassed to admit that I never know such a...

I’m embarrassed to admit that I never know such a tool existed. Thank you for the heads-up. Of course, it is rather pricey. Is there an alternative to this that doesn’t involve beating the heck out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

My sense is that In spite of the pandemic, most...

My sense is that In spite of the pandemic, most bike shops aren’t interested in unusual jobs on older bikes. In the case of a bent steerer tube (fork, frame, etc.) it may be outside the skill level...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Interesting! My ‘51 Superbe had an almost...

Interesting! My ‘51 Superbe had an almost identical bend (perhaps even more significant) and pattern of wear in the steerer tube...this in a bike that I never rode since purchase about 30 years ago,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Rherdegen

Servellen DCR?

I recently saw a Craigslist listing for a single speed Servellen DCR (clearly an adult “roadster”, not a beach cruiser or kid’s bike). Looks to be an interesting bike...but I can find virtually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-20, 06:06 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Beauties, all three! A fine collection!

Beauties, all three! A fine collection!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-20, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

From what I’ve read and seen (and admittedly not...

From what I’ve read and seen (and admittedly not a really comprehensive or authoritative knowledge base) the bullet or torpedo grips were from ‘60’s or ‘70’s. I’ve looked and looked, and can’t really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

Thanks—that’s useful confirmation of my fears...

Thanks—that’s useful confirmation of my fears about using 70-year old rubber grips. I have the “bullet” grips to install for now, but will take a close look at the Rivendell cork grips. And also very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-20, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,381
Posted By Rherdegen

I am, once again, late to a thread. But I started...

I am, once again, late to a thread. But I started a refurbishment of my ‘51 Superbe in past couple of months and only now am getting immersed in Raleigh culture. I have the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,169
Posted By Rherdegen

1976 Zebrakenko Wind

A bit late to this discussion...but my 1976 Zebrakenko Wind looks nearly identical to yours, with the most obvious exception of the bar end shifters. I bought this new in ‘77, and with the exception...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 02:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,345
Posted By Rherdegen

Again, I appreciate all of the suggestions for...

Again, I appreciate all of the suggestions for removing the unwanted reflective tape on the fenders of my vintage Raleigh. I tried a bunch without making much progress, and finally had success with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 05:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,345
Posted By Rherdegen

Thanks for suggestions—and a terrific looking...

Thanks for suggestions—and a terrific looking bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,345
Posted By Rherdegen

I will try that as well. Frankly, I’m up for...

I will try that as well. Frankly, I’m up for trying anything! The problem is that this tape seems to be plastic or plasticized, and I’m just not sure that anything—soapy water, WD-40, alcohol??—is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,345
Posted By Rherdegen

Worth a try! Thanks! I’ll report back on how...

Worth a try! Thanks! I’ll report back on how well,it works. 😉
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,345
Posted By Rherdegen

Helpful suggestions for cleaning around original...

Helpful suggestions for cleaning around original decals, and for cleaning the decals themselves!

But what about the opposite problem...any thoughts about removing extremely old (probably 40+ years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,913
Posted By Rherdegen

Many thanks for advice and encouragement! With...

Many thanks for advice and encouragement! With some sleuthing I was able to find a guy an hour and a half away who is retired from the bike repair business, but still does some metal fabrication and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,913
Posted By Rherdegen

The name “L’il Brute” is apt! Except I don’t know...

The name “L’il Brute” is apt! Except I don’t know how “little” it is compared to other shop tools!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,913
Posted By Rherdegen

I’ve been looking at head tube lug areas with...

I’ve been looking at head tube lug areas with tremendous focus as I’ve been carefully removing grime in the past week and have seen absolutely no indication of bending or distress to that area. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,913
Posted By Rherdegen

Thanks for guidance about photos! I’ll get it all...

Thanks for guidance about photos! I’ll get it all figured out eventually!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 03:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,913
Posted By Rherdegen

I tried to attach photos if the fork from a...

I tried to attach photos if the fork from a couple of different views (front, side) and of the whole bike in pieces, but was unsuccessful. Grumble. (Still trying to figure out the site mechanics!)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-20, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,913
Posted By Rherdegen

Repair Bent Steering Tube???

I'm brand new to Bike Forums and have been highly impressed by the quality of the information and the discussions! Great stuff! But I need some advice.


Short version of question: I have a 1951...
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