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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By rootesgroup

I have a [similar] 1969 Raleigh built Sunbeam. ...

I have a [similar] 1969 Raleigh built Sunbeam. I've been riding that the most lately.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By rootesgroup

Most cool. Of all of the searching and pictures...

Most cool. Of all of the searching and pictures that I have looked at, New Hudsons seem to be scarcer than BSAs. Is there, perhaps, a Rich Child Cycle Co. decal anywhere on the bike (usually on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By rootesgroup

Here is the latest, 1947-ish BSA Sunbeam as...

Here is the latest, 1947-ish BSA Sunbeam as found...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/776x574/1947_ish_bsa_sunbeam_beb799f87c37852bebc60ed5701ad062c7e671d7.png
1947-ish BSA...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By rootesgroup

Update

I have learned a lot since I bought what I thought to be a 1963 Sunbeam bicycle. The BSA wheels were swapped out for Sturmey Archers and should be BSA wheels and hubs. I now believe that Sunbeam to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By rootesgroup

A Little [Late] Help For your Sunbeam's Age

You may already know this by now. I have only recently joined Bike Forums. I have a Sunbeam a bit newer than yours. I found your post when researching the age of my own Sunbeam.

The Rich Childs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-21, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,640
Posted By rootesgroup

I find the internally geared rear hubs to be a...

I find the internally geared rear hubs to be a great work of engineering. I am in awe of what they are able to do in such a small space, even in the modern-day incarnations of these hubs. If your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,510
Posted By rootesgroup

I have a problem acquiring vintage parts and it...

I have a problem acquiring vintage parts and it goes like this...

I search for a parts bike that is inexpensive and I find one for $20-25. I bring it home and look it over. Then I decide that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,544
Posted By rootesgroup

<ShowingMyAge> You could try to get Uri Geller...

<ShowingMyAge>
You could try to get Uri Geller to straighten it. ;>;)
</ShowingMyAge>
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,909
Posted By rootesgroup

This approach is also how I work on bikes. To...

This approach is also how I work on bikes. To each his own, of course, but I like an old fully functioning bicycle that I can enjoy. In fact, this is my approach for all the old stuff I work on,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-21, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,531,640
Posted By rootesgroup

I feel your pain

When I was young I took my Dunelt out to a local fishing hole. The fishing took me away from my bike and someone stole it. Later on, I saw a kid on my bike. Instead of sneaking up on him I yelled...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-08-21, 08:34 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,151
Posted By rootesgroup

I inherited two 1964 single gear bikes and...

I inherited two 1964 single gear bikes and overhauled them completely. They are fun to ride on the flat trails. I decided to give up my old 1970s Columbia 10 speed because I liked the single speeds...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Posted By rootesgroup

Hero in CNJ for $75

Man, there is a Hero similar to that in the Central NJ Craigslist for $75.

Search for :52CM Hero Jet Master Gold - $75 (New Brunswick)
Forum: Northeast
11-06-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,101
Posted By rootesgroup

NY seems to use old rail lines whenever possible....

NY seems to use old rail lines whenever possible. Sometimes they want the rail trail to go through a village where there is no old rail line. So, they add bike lanes to the local road or (and this...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-21, 09:47 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,698
Posted By rootesgroup

I have a very nice sounding double bell that I...

I have a very nice sounding double bell that I pirated from my children's bikes (they are grown now).

I like to ring it when I am 15 or so feet behind the passing target. As I approach, I will...
Forum: Introductions
11-01-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 322
Posted By rootesgroup

Hello from The Hudson Valley, NY

I've made a few posts already but I guess I should add an introduction.

I am a retired main frame computer programmer. I like British sports cars and I have a Sunbeam. I never knew that Sunbeam...
Forum: Introductions
10-31-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 255
Posted By rootesgroup

Welcome Kaori

Greetings,
First, let me say that I am a bit envious of you in that you are in the UK, home of a great biking heritage. I would like to get a copy of "THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF SUNBEAM BICYCLES...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,516
Posted By rootesgroup

Daway Seat

I recently found a brand new Daway seat in a thrift store for very low $ so I bought it. I find it to be very comfortable, at least for the short ride. I am looking forward to taking it on a longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-21, 04:29 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 33,435
Posted By rootesgroup

I am another one with all low end bikes. My son...

I am another one with all low end bikes. My son has the higher end bikes, very light, one is mostly carbon. He mountain bikes and has done so in Utah, California, New Hampshire and a bunch of other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-21, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By rootesgroup

Still Researching the '63 Sunbeam

In trying to use pictures as reference material, I've looked at over 7000 bikes this evening, worldwide. Okay, mostly Canada and the U.S. as the UK does not seem to make use of Craigslist for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-21, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By rootesgroup

My Tiger is a red 1966. BTW, there is a nice...

My Tiger is a red 1966.
BTW, there is a nice looking coaster brake step-thru Sunbeam bicycle in Cape Cod, MA. You can find it through the Boston Craigslist. It's too far away for me to get it or I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By rootesgroup

I have a Tiger (Smart's car... though there is no...

I have a Tiger (Smart's car... though there is no way that gun could ever fit under the hood;>;).
The 69 Sunbeam is your box stock Raleigh bicycle (as I remember my old Dunelt to be). The 63 is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 773
Posted By rootesgroup

Newbie & 1963 Sunbeam 3 Speed

Hi, I am new to bikeforums.
I recently acquired 2 later model Sunbeam bicycles. One is a 1969 and the other is a 1963.
While there is a wealth of information on the war and pre-war Sunbeams, there...
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