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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,188
Posted By mharter

Check the OLD on your current hub/frame. If it is...

Check the OLD on your current hub/frame. If it is 120mm, then the modern 5 speed hubs will be too wide. I think all of them are at least 126mm and possibly 132.5. You can look that up on the Sturmey...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By mharter

I got some 1/16 inch rubber (Shor A hardness of...

I got some 1/16 inch rubber (Shor A hardness of 60) to use as a replacement. I'll try freehand cutting the shape as close to the original as I can. The only color I could find is black, so I am going...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,134
Posted By mharter

Vintage gravel bike conversion

I rode my old 3 speed on a gravel path and now it's a gravel bike. Is there any way to convert it back?

Thanks!
Matt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By mharter

Here are the crunchy leftovers. There is no...

Here are the crunchy leftovers. There is no evidence of a rear flap, just this front. Thanks!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,721
Posted By mharter

Raleigh Superbe mud flap pattern

I'm looking for a pattern for mud flaps. I only have the broken roots of the old plastic, and I'd like to make the shape roughly the same as the original. Could anyone help?

Matt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,045
Posted By mharter

I have a Shimano dynamo hub, and now I put a...

I have a Shimano dynamo hub, and now I put a Sanyo on my other bike. I bought some new LED lights from Peter White. I don't notice any resistance while riding, but both hubs feel very notchy when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-15, 11:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,595
Posted By mharter

If you are thinking about swapping for a 3 speed...

If you are thinking about swapping for a 3 speed hub, make sure you find one the same width (OLD). I had to squeeze the frame a few mm to switch from a Sturmey 5 speed 3 speed.

If your frame is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-15, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,115
Posted By mharter

I think squeal often has to do with resonance in...

I think squeal often has to do with resonance in the fork. This could be the reason Kimmo suspects 700c wheels are causing it. The longer and thinner the the fork, the more likely it will resonate....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-15, 04:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,252
Posted By mharter

Here's my Sports with CR18s, just finished and...

Here's my Sports with CR18s, just finished and ready to ride!
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I'm very satisfied with the look, but it is not trying to be authentic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-15, 07:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,252
Posted By mharter

The bike I fitted CR18s to has not brake...

The bike I fitted CR18s to has not brake adjusters. There are just drop bar lever ferules acting as cable stops at the brake. Even with a little slack space in the brake adjustment, the tire must be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-15, 08:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,252
Posted By mharter

I had no problems with valve stem access, but I...

I had no problems with valve stem access, but I know that some purists might have issue with that arrangement. The bike looks good and rides well with the CR18s, so I'm sure you'll be happy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-15, 07:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,252
Posted By mharter

I noticed that the holes in CR18 rims are...

I noticed that the holes in CR18 rims are staggered opposite to the Raleigh rims. I had to move the valve stem hole over by one spoke in order not to cross spoke the rim. I know I could have rebuilt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-14, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,266
Posted By mharter

I need a Raleigh Sports fork with an 8" steerer....

I need a Raleigh Sports fork with an 8" steerer. In root beer brown if possible, but any color is OK.

Have wads of cash and a box of junk. -- Edit: Scratch the cash, I have a Sturmey Archer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-14, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,084,234
Posted By mharter

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,084,234
Posted By mharter

409088 I found this in an antique shop in...

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I found this in an antique shop in Kentucky. Someone made it from scratch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-14, 12:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,716
Posted By mharter

I like that setup. I sometimes thought about...

I like that setup. I sometimes thought about trying that style of bars and could never bring myself to part with regular north road style bars. The same is true for the fixed 3 speed hub. I am not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,322
Posted By mharter

If I am riding along street-running trolley...

If I am riding along street-running trolley tracks, I ride between the rails when there is not enough room to ride to the right safely. If I need to turn left, I will wait to turn between the tracks...
Forum: Commuting
04-15-13, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,528
Posted By mharter

The Graduate has typical horizontal dropouts, and...

The Graduate has typical horizontal dropouts, and is designed for the SA 5 speed. Best of all, it has the mount for the drum brake arm. I don't like the SA 5 speed as much as the 3 speed, but the...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 8,052
Posted By mharter

My experience is that winter conditions eat...

My experience is that winter conditions eat external shifting systems for lunch. I would replace the whole drivetrain at least once a year, and the chain several times in between. Shifting would be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-13, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,151
Posted By mharter

I went with drum brakes on my winter bike for...

I went with drum brakes on my winter bike for this reason. I don't have a convenient place to clean rims, pads, or rotors anymore. 70mm drums aren't quite as powerful as disc brakes, and the 90mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,040
Posted By mharter

I just strap one fork blade of the bike being...

I just strap one fork blade of the bike being towed to the rear rack of the tow-er bike. If you make a sharp turn with this setup, the bike being towed will fall over, pulling the tow-er over as...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-13, 05:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,939
Posted By mharter

I did a slow-mo head plant because the rear axle...

I did a slow-mo head plant because the rear axle broke while I was starting to crank across an intersection. There was an ambulance waiting at the light. I took my Bell V1 Pro off and checked it for...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,974
Posted By mharter

My red blinky got stolen last summer. Luckily...

My red blinky got stolen last summer. Luckily there was a guy nearby selling one for only five bucks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-13, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,084,234
Posted By mharter

I have the same dog, but a different model year I...

I have the same dog, but a different model year I think. They changed the ears and paint scheme in 2004.
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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-13-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 851
Posted By mharter

I ride through there every day. It is a very busy...

I ride through there every day. It is a very busy intersection and with the 66 turning right and the 57 going straight through, it can be hard to find the right position to take on a bike amongst...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-12, 06:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,514
Posted By mharter

Make sure the rear dropouts are welded into the...

Make sure the rear dropouts are welded into the seat/chain stays. Some of those bikes have stays that are squished over the dropouts, they might pull apart if you mount a drum brake.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-12, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,002
Posted By mharter

I would recommend using 4 finger short-pull...

I would recommend using 4 finger short-pull levers. 2 or 3 finger levers don't let your hand pull as hard as the 4s do. A 70mm drum up front needs a fair amount of squeeze to really stop quick. A...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 453
Posted By mharter

The coolest part is that it comes in a carbon...

The coolest part is that it comes in a carbon fiber box!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-21-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,511
Posted By mharter

The bike was put in a room next to a back...

The bike was put in a room next to a back entrance that is unlocked and unsupervised. Security guards told her where the bike was, but informed her that bicycles are not permitted in the building....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-20-12, 07:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,511
Posted By mharter

I'll contact the new bike czar and ask about the...

I'll contact the new bike czar and ask about the situation.

There is a nice map of bike rack locations and capacity available on the city biking resources page:...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-19-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,511
Posted By mharter

Downtown Boston: City will remove your bike from public property immediately

My wife's bike was missing after being locked to a light post for an hour. She went to city hall to ask if it had been removed, and she was able to find out that the city had cut the lock and removed...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-12, 05:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,864
Posted By mharter

I bought a Torker Graduate to be my year-round...

I bought a Torker Graduate to be my year-round commuter. It has front and rear drum brakes with a 5 speed gear hub. I bought this bike because it seemed likely to be easy to maintain, and it is...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-12, 10:09 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,097
Posted By mharter

Anything that keeps me warm during the first 15...

Anything that keeps me warm during the first 15 minutes makes me too hot during the rest of the ride. I just under-dress and ride hard to build up enough warmth. I can keep just about right by...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-11, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,924
Posted By mharter

Granular things in bags are very hard to secure...

Granular things in bags are very hard to secure to a rack. The contents move away from ties as they are shaken by bumps. Either the straps get loose enough to fall away, or the bag oozes out from...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 693
Posted By mharter

I have several pairs of MKS pedals and they all...

I have several pairs of MKS pedals and they all click, even after I rebuilt them. They are great pedals, but they make noise. Have you tried swapping pedals?
Forum: Commuting
04-25-10, 11:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,808
Posted By mharter

I have had bad luck with Avid SD7 V brakes and...

I have had bad luck with Avid SD7 V brakes and long reach dual pivot caliper brakes.
The SD7s can be tuned up so that they work fairly well, but after a few days of riding, they lose all modulation....
Forum: Commuting
04-19-10, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By mharter

Enforcement is a big part of making bike lanes...

Enforcement is a big part of making bike lanes work. There also have to be spaces made for delivery trucks. Not very many communities are willing to convert parking spaces to other things. I'm glad...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-10, 03:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 945
Posted By mharter

Rats, pigeons (not furry), frogs. I once came...

Rats, pigeons (not furry), frogs. I once came across about a million snails on the path, and couldn't help but run over a few on the way through, that's a bummer. I have killed a chipmunk and a bird...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,416
Posted By mharter

Much sympathy for his friends and family. I...

Much sympathy for his friends and family.

I ride through there every day, and I cross the tracks to make a left from S Huntington to Route 9. It is a tough intersection, very confusing. The level...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-10, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,543
Posted By mharter

I have the same issue and I've never been able to...

I have the same issue and I've never been able to find a long term solution. The SD7s I have (tried several brands of pads including salmon) are also very grabby, almost scary in the snow because of...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,197
Posted By mharter

Our local hardware store sells those carabiners...

Our local hardware store sells those carabiners as key rings, they must be available in most hardware stores these days.

I find that any messenger bag slips around if I am wearing a slippery...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,023
Posted By mharter

I like the relative simplicity of the Sturmey...

I like the relative simplicity of the Sturmey Archer 3 speed hubs and old school shifters. I have been using one of the new hubs for a few years now, it seems adequate for riding in somewhat hilly,...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 892
Posted By mharter

I use a skinny tire in the back, at at least...

I use a skinny tire in the back, at at least 80psi, to keep rolling resistance lower, and a studded tire in the front to keep the bike from suddenly getting out from under me. Fenders for sure, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,012
Posted By mharter

I don't mean to hijack, sorry. My cable is...

I don't mean to hijack, sorry.

My cable is the detachable type, and I have tried running it with a pulley attached to the seat tube above the BB, and through the derailleur cable guide as you did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-10, 01:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,012
Posted By mharter

This looks interesting! I have a lightweight 3...

This looks interesting! I have a lightweight 3 speed that I want to put drops on, it could be just the thing for that project.

Now we know that they work fairly well when it's freezing out, maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-09, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 872
Posted By mharter

Broadway Bike School will do the cotter pin or...

Broadway Bike School will do the cotter pin or teach you how to do it yourself.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-09, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 872
Posted By mharter

Three speed hubs often shift up from first gear...

Three speed hubs often shift up from first gear if the cable is too loose. Select third gear and set the cable tension so that the cable is just taught. There are great resources on the internet that...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-09, 02:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,666
Posted By mharter

Another factor I consider when locking up is...

Another factor I consider when locking up is chain grease getting on the lock, then spreading to other stuff when the lock is put in my bag. If the lock touches the chain, it's bad news.

Matt
Forum: Commuting
11-15-09, 09:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,380
Posted By mharter

2 foot diameter wrecking ball with a length of...

2 foot diameter wrecking ball with a length of chain attached to it. As a joke I tried to lift it as a friend watched. To my amazement it came off the ground! The wrecking ball was hollow, I guess...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-16-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,867
Posted By mharter

Trolleys have always had bells for this reason,...

Trolleys have always had bells for this reason, but for some reason trolleybuses don't have them. Not only are trolleybuses very quiet at low speed, they can also accelerate much more quickly than...
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