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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-18, 07:40 AM
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Raleigh Twenty Fenders

Are the cheap 20" fenders on epay workable on a Raleigh Twenty? Has anyone tried them? I have a twenty that needs fenders and i am thinking these will fit nicely. It is hard to find 20 inch fenders....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-17, 05:52 PM
Replies: 27,967
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what pump is that? Id like to find a pump to fit...

what pump is that? Id like to find a pump to fit my pump pegs on my sports. I know they are not the best but they complete the look. Nice bike by the way....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27,967
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I have a 1972 R20 with the hole and band in the...

I have a 1972 R20 with the hole and band in the front hub and the 406s. I believe the pedal reflectors are amber. Ill check when i get a chance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-17, 07:54 AM
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yup...went back together fine. I put new pads on...

yup...went back together fine. I put new pads on and it seems ok for stopping. Ill probably run these. If i see some R559s cheap at a swap somewhere i will grab them. Nutted tektros are hard to come...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-17, 06:39 AM
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The originals were not horrible but there were a...

The originals were not horrible but there were a spot or 2 with some curb dents. Chrome was good. One of them had rust inside but i was able to clean that up and prime where the rim strip would go. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-17, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27,967
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I built up a new wheelset on my (new to me)...

I built up a new wheelset on my (new to me) sports this spring. Brand new cr-18s with new tires and tubes. I got them tensioned properly.

I got it all back together and then notice the indicator...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-17, 05:31 AM
Replies: 27,967
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yeah......i might have to come up with a system....

yeah......i might have to come up with a system. I have always used the brass washers on the spokes but on the front dynamo i dont know if they are needed. IF so, it will make it really hard to keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-17, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27,967
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Thanks. I laced it up and it worked great. Now to...

Thanks. I laced it up and it worked great. Now to just properly tension both (which i need practice at) and i should be all set for this one.

My next wheelset will be the crazy weird dynamo hub...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-17, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27,967
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Thanks. One final question on the 40h rear wheel....

Thanks. One final question on the 40h rear wheel. I know for a 3x front and the first set of spokes you drop in you skip 3 holes and throw on a spoke nipple. For 4x it has to be different. I cant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27,967
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Ah so i am not crazy. Good. SO the right...

Ah so i am not crazy. Good.

SO the right way on a rebuild is either over over under for 3x or over over over under for 4x i assume? This is my second wheelset for these old 3 speeds and i have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27,967
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Wheel lacing...... Either my eyes are going...

Wheel lacing......

Either my eyes are going crazy or the spokes dont interweave. On a 3 cross you typically go over over under. ON the raliegh it seems if the spoke head is on the inside the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-16, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27,967
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Getting ready to order spokes for my Superbe. Are...

Getting ready to order spokes for my Superbe. Are they the standard 14ga that i want? Danscomp has them for .25 each which is a great deal but im not sure if that is the correct gauge. I ordered them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27,967
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yeah....i figured those holes would be...

yeah....i figured those holes would be challenging. Thanks for the info on spoke lengths. I found another site where they mention going with 284mm for the small and 256mm for the large. It looks like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-16, 07:04 PM
Replies: 27,967
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here we go again.....

I picked up a superbe last september.....and i was just thinking to myself..Do you know what that thing needs? New wheels!

I just ordered another set of cr-18s and brass washers. The rear 40 hole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-16, 10:06 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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do they make replacement pedal blocks for raleigh...

do they make replacement pedal blocks for raleigh pedals? Im just curious. Chances are i will go with a modern lighter MKS pedal but was wondered if they made blocks. The original pedals seems to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
Posted By scale

Thanks for the reply. I love the delta cruisers...

Thanks for the reply. I love the delta cruisers but want to get something a bit more eco for this build up. Ill give them a shot. They have been ordered and are on the way. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-16, 06:29 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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What do you think of them after riding them a...

What do you think of them after riding them a bit? I am thinking about ordering a set for my '64 sports. They look the part for sure. The price seems more than good. Would you recommend them after...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-16, 06:50 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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just picked up a Raleigh Sport

I have been on a 3 speed kick lately....just got myself a Raleigh Sport '64 for 30 bucks. It is in decent shape. I have started pulling it apart for a full clean and go over.

It will need tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-16, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27,967
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Larger rear cog / chain guard issues.

I got a 22t to replace the 19t on my 1969 superbe. I am having issues with getting the frame tabs for the chainguard to line up with the holes on the chainguard. IS there a trick here? I might just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 02:26 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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headset washer?

Can some one tell me if there is supposed to be a big 1 inch washer/spacer on the headset?

the top race on my superbe has none.......just the bird light bracket and then the top nut.

IF i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-16, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27,967
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Posted By scale

different trigger shifter styles

Did all metal trigger shifters have that strange keyed way where the cable comes out for the barrel cable end to go into or was there a time when it was just a normal hole? I guess what im looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-16, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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thanks! I knew i saw them here somewhere....or so...

thanks! I knew i saw them here somewhere....or so i thought. I figured im going to get new pedals and those look so good. Im glad they are a fit. Those are my favorite pedals. I have run them on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-16, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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Raleigh pedal threads. Are they standard...

Raleigh pedal threads. Are they standard threading meaning can i put some MKS Sylvan touring pedals on my Superbe. I have an old mismatched pedal set now.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-16, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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I havent pulled the top cup to try that. I might...

I havent pulled the top cup to try that. I might have an extra cup around here somewhere. Ill give that a shot. It sits in there and doesnt move around....its just not tight. The race looks good and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-16, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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loose bottom headset cup on my "new to me" Superbe

I picked up a 69 Superbe this past weekend. Its only missing the rear rack. It needs a few things but it is cleaning up really nice.

I noticed that the headset was bit loose but that was fine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-16, 08:36 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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Working on my early 50s robinhood again. I need...

Working on my early 50s robinhood again. I need tires. Ive got a nearly new DURO classic 3 speed tread on the rear that i cannot find a matching mate for. I have been looking forever. Id LOVE to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-16, 08:17 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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yup. Except it has NR in the chain ring for...

yup. Except it has NR in the chain ring for Raleigh Nottingham. But yes.....just like every other 3 speed cottered crank that came out of that massive raleigh factory i assume.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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i honestly wouldnt know where to start. I Can...

i honestly wouldnt know where to start. I Can barely see the bend when spinning it. You can feel it pedaling though......it feels akward....like a clown bike.....drives me nuts. IF i tried to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-16, 07:50 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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wow...thats a super good deal. Get after it...

wow...thats a super good deal. Get after it someone!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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Thanks. I thought of that as well and it is the...

Thanks. I thought of that as well and it is the crank. IF i put it on the spindle with no cotter and use it like bearing to spin it on i can see the wobble. How the heck you bend a cast arm is beyond...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27,967
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Im back working on my '54 robin hood. I do...

Im back working on my '54 robin hood. I do believe my drive side crank is bent. I can feel it as i ride and i can see it if i look close while spinning the crank on the spindle. I hit my local used...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-15, 08:32 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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@michaelz28...

@michaelz28 (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/michaelz28-365296.html) how does that Brooks B72 ride? Nice bike. Im thinking about moving to a brooks and im on the fence between the B72 and the 66
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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Put a 22t on my Sports today. Quick job. Ive got...

Put a 22t on my Sports today. Quick job. Ive got a twist grip shifter and no matter what i do it hunts to find 1 and 2. 3 is never a problem. I am debating on replacing the original cable/housing or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-15, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27,967
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nicely done BigCheif. Did you end up crimping it...

nicely done BigCheif. Did you end up crimping it on? How is it held in place? I like this idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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thanks! some are listed as 1/8 and some are...

thanks! some are listed as 1/8 and some are listed as 3/32. How do i know what chain i have? Also... the link above references that it is for a coaster brake. This one is not a coaster brake. Its a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-15, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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i may try the 22t route. On ebay i show some $3...

i may try the 22t route. On ebay i show some $3 ones that appear to be stamped SA. Would one of those be fine in a older hub? Ive never removed the gear from the hub before. Just wanna make sure it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-15, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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Took it out finally for a good 7 mile ride last...

Took it out finally for a good 7 mile ride last night. FUN. Its the smoothest I have ridden so far. I was able to fine tune my shifting on the ride and now have all 3 gears working great. Not sure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27,967
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That is excellent. Thats just what im looking to...

That is excellent. Thats just what im looking to do. Ill have to hunt for one of these. Do they have a mount on the rear for the bracket or did you have to fabricate something?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-15, 05:59 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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i got used to it quick....but it was a surprise...

i got used to it quick....but it was a surprise at first. I suppose you could run an adapter and get longer stem to work with that but then you would have to get different bars and it would look...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-15, 05:50 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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Thanks...The tires on the robin hood are...

Thanks...The tires on the robin hood are mismatched. Im looking for another like the rear. The front is an original. The rear is a Duro which was likely a replacement from what it orginally had on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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And finally this one has taken me about 8...

And finally this one has taken me about 8 years.....mostly because im slow. 1963 Huffy Sportsman (Raleigh Sports). This thing is great but i cant get the shifting sorted. 2 and 3 work great but 1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-15, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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Here is the before and after on a 1985 robin hood...

Here is the before and after on a 1985 robin hood i acquired and got back on the road. It rides fine (yes i know the fork is bent). I belive the crank might be tweaked as well but again....its a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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I am showing Bikesmith is not selling the good...

I am showing Bikesmith is not selling the good cotters any longer as it has become to hard to source them. I have 2 projects im trying to finish and will need cotters. Both are raleigh sports models...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-15, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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how do you get the trigger apart? I could...

how do you get the trigger apart? I could probably fix this thing quick if i new how to pull it apart.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-15, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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another topic. I have a 57 red robin hood and the...

another topic. I have a 57 red robin hood and the forks look bent in a bit. Has anyone ran these forks as a replacement on a 3 speed?

Sunlite 26x1-3/8, 1" Threaded Fork - Modern Bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-15, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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This might be it. I flushed and worked it real...

This might be it. I flushed and worked it real good using pb and parts cleaner. It doesnt feel tight at all. It pulls great....its just the last click down to 1 doesnt work. IF i pull into 1 and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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yup....it pulls way past the first gear...

yup....it pulls way past the first gear pawl/catch on the shifter but the little spring thing that pushes against the block that is supposed to push down the block to catch on the pawl isnt pushing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
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I have a SA trigger shifter that works fine in 2...

I have a SA trigger shifter that works fine in 2 and 3. It wont go into one. 2 and 3 work fine and i can see where the pawl or "catch" is when i pull the trigger back to the 1 position and it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
Posted By scale

good plan. I had planned to order a small pile of...

good plan. I had planned to order a small pile of the sunlite black/black k103s due to them being so cheap.....for that same reason. Ive got at 57 robin hood im trying to get done. All i have left is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-15, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,522,875
Posted By scale

Thanks GasBag! (No insult intended)

Thanks GasBag!
(No insult intended)
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