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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-20, 12:46 PM
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Posted By desconhecido

My recollection is that these hubs could be found...

My recollection is that these hubs could be found on Sports and Superbe bikes and also on Sprites and (probably) Records, and the like. Spacing on the roadsters is 90mm and on the Sprite et al,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-19, 04:47 PM
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Posted By desconhecido

Can't tell for sure from the pic, but the black...

Can't tell for sure from the pic, but the black one looks like it might be a J C Higgins. Those were some pretty neat bikes. Not as many as the Raleigh Sports, but the survivors I've seen have all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Looks like a real good deal. The rear wheel...

Looks like a real good deal.

The rear wheel shows to have a CR18 sticker on it. The Sun CR18 rim is the best modern replacement rim for the 26 X 1-3/8 EA3 rims. Looks like it has stainless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-18, 05:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Need to check that bike and see if there's a sock...

Need to check that bike and see if there's a sock in the bottom bracket.

On English Ebay, I found this ad for a Thomas Cross headset ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-18, 04:28 PM
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Posted By desconhecido

Yeah, I know, but it doesn't make any more sense...

Yeah, I know, but it doesn't make any more sense being stuffed in the bottom bracket shell than in the headtube or anywhere else. Maybe whoever put it there had a theory about keeping the BB warm. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-18, 12:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

There's probably some guy out there right now...

There's probably some guy out there right now looking for that sock. "Hey have you seen my other sock? I can't find it anywhere." Place a lost and found ad in CL: "Are you missing one of these?"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-18, 12:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Makes me wonder if that fork and frame have been...

Makes me wonder if that fork and frame have been married for a long time or might they be newly-weds? If you take the extra stuff out of there, the steerer will either need to be shortened or a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Oh, man, I love that fork. For me, that would be...

Oh, man, I love that fork. For me, that would be the price of admission, right there. Was that a BSA thing or is that something that's found its way into your possession, sort of like a subtle tune...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 12:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

t's been a while since I measured Raleigh Pattern...

t's been a while since I measured Raleigh Pattern rims, but my recollectiion is that you can use the same length spokes when building with CR18s that were used with the Raleigh rims. Assuming the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-18, 08:20 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Raleigh went to 36h f & r sometime in the mid to...

Raleigh went to 36h f & r sometime in the mid to late 70s. There are lots of those bikes around and many are good salvage candidates.

As for 40h 700c rims, there are not a lot of options, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-18, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Love those little brass bells. Make me want to...

Love those little brass bells. Make me want to go ding, ding, ding, ding. Just like Hector Salamanca

Very nice bikes, one and all.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-18, 01:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Look at the splash painted Rudge.

Look at the splash painted Rudge.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-18, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

That's the one with the Jackson Pollock paint...

That's the one with the Jackson Pollock paint job. Still not a good picture of the left side of that rear hub. If it's a dyno-4 it should have a stub from the 2 piece indicator sticking out and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Yeah, it's hard to find any love in my heart for...

Yeah, it's hard to find any love in my heart for that one and I'm pretty much a sucker for a lost cause.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-18, 03:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

The Philips twins look like a couple of nice...

The Philips twins look like a couple of nice bikes -- probably made during the TI era, my wag. A couple of Schwinns, look like Breeze. "They Call Me the Breeze." JJCale, one of the best tunes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

A couple years ago, I shipped a pair of Raleigh...

A couple years ago, I shipped a pair of Raleigh patent rims from a 54 to a forum member. Cost was $16 or $18, I can't remember. They were ok rims that I had soaked in OA, but not great. I wouldn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-18, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

The most important thing for me about any bike is...

The most important thing for me about any bike is that I like to ride it and aluminum rims and good brake pads are important. Doesn't mean that I wouldn't ride/own a steel rimmed bike, I do, but the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

Can those Rudge bikes be worth anything but...

Can those Rudge bikes be worth anything but salvage parts? It would be a major headache trying to source the parts, sheet metal and all, to put either back in an approximation of Rudgeness. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

That one with the green and red paint might be...

That one with the green and red paint might be worth some coin if it can be verified to be a Jackson Pollock.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

I don't know if we're looking at the same pics or...

I don't know if we're looking at the same pics or not.

What I see:
Pic 1 shows a bike with the bars mounted backwards, a small flange front hub and a Dyno hub rear. Pic 2 shows a bike with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Looks like the other one has a dynohub as well. ...

Looks like the other one has a dynohub as well. That's some serious stuff, right there. I'm not even sure if it rises to the level of neglect. Perhaps there should be a Society to Prevent Cruelty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Sad doesn't begin to describe those two. About...

Sad doesn't begin to describe those two. About those bars: reminds me of the old saying that somebody doesn't know whether he's coming or going.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-18, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

Yeah, the saddle crack was sort of a joke. If...

Yeah, the saddle crack was sort of a joke. If that were reasonably close to me, I would own it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-18, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Jeez, the ad is still up and it now says $35. ...

Jeez, the ad is still up and it now says $35. Jeez. Wonder if the dynohub works. Looks pretty straight and complete. Saddle might need a bit of work, though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-18, 09:48 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Very nice. Can't really make out the brakes, not...

Very nice. Can't really make out the brakes, not common, I'd guess, Looks like something that @rhm posted about a couple years ago, maybe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-18, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

I was thinking that the axle diameter was the...

I was thinking that the axle diameter was the goofy thing about Raleigh forks that might cause a problem, but reflecting on it, I think it's the OLD that can be a problem. The Raleigh Sports bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-18, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

I've bought from Bikewagon and as far as my...

I've bought from Bikewagon and as far as my experience goes, they are reputable. Selling a steel rim advertised as alloy -- I doubt that they would do that, but who knows. If you are concerned,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-18, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Yes, it looks like 21" and that's too small for...

Yes, it looks like 21" and that's too small for you.

I see the pulley in your picture of the 4 speed and parts -- the little wheel on a clamp.. The clamps came for either 25.4 mm or 28.6 mm, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

When the bridge was placed, a different scale...

When the bridge was placed, a different scale length may have been in mind. I don't know about electric guitars, but acoustic guitars with 24.9", 25.4" and 25" are common. The exact distance...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-18, 11:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

That black bike with the white fenders looks very...

That black bike with the white fenders looks very interesting considering the dynohub and the leather saddle if the saddle is salvageable. Check that the saddle is not dried out and ready to tear and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

there are sources in the U.S., probably, for...

there are sources in the U.S., probably, for everything that you can get from SJS. But, if you look through their website, you might find everything you need and some cool stuff at a good price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-18, 01:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Sturmey archer anti-rotation washers are...

Sturmey archer anti-rotation washers are available to fit the narrow dropout openings on something like a Sports as well as the normal 10mm (or a tad larger to fit a 10mm axle) opening of standard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

My recommendation for a basic 700c rim would be...

My recommendation for a basic 700c rim would be the Sun CR18 which can be had in three finishes -- silver, black, and shiny polished. They are available from a bunch of different sellers including...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

That Sports is really nice. John D Thompson has...

That Sports is really nice. John D Thompson has a Superbe of about the same vintage that looks a lot like it. Beautiful bikes, both.

If you put the hub into that Sports (and that's a good idea...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-18, 04:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Boy, that's a pretty one. Looks like it...

Boy, that's a pretty one.

Looks like it might be the FG. As far as I know, the FG is the only 4 speed dyno hub. Should say 4 speed on it and FG, too, I think. Has the 3 or 4 speed shifter.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-18, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

You get fractions any way you do it. If you went...

You get fractions any way you do it. If you went to a deli in a metric standard country, you could just order a quarter kilo of salami and you'd be within a slice or two. But, it may be customary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-18, 01:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

For the love of English 3 speeds......

For the love of English 3 speeds... (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/623699-love-english-3-speeds.html)



My guess is the chances are very good. To the best of my knowledge, Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-18, 10:18 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

Probably happened in the garage while being...

Probably happened in the garage while being stored. Bumped it with the car or something. Those bars are surprisingly fragile considering the steel construction.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-18, 06:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

I don't think that's bad at all for a new FW hub....

I don't think that's bad at all for a new FW hub. 36h or 40h?

You'll need a proper 4 speed shifter for that fellow. Early 50s Raleighs had a "3 or 4" speed shifter that will work. I believe the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-18, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

Yes, the Marathon Plus, and I am an advocate....

Yes, the Marathon Plus, and I am an advocate. I've been using them since I bought my first Sports in 2010 and I've put a bunch of miles on them and have had just one flat -- a construction nail, one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-18, 09:57 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

Looks like a 23". Early 70s I'd guess and nice...

Looks like a 23". Early 70s I'd guess and nice looking. Is it in Texas?

I'm 5'6 and a 21" Sports is what I ride. That's about the upper size limit for me. Others here who are about 5'6 - 5'8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

So, it turns out to be a 78. The two-tone...

So, it turns out to be a 78. The two-tone graphics, I think, were a late 70s thing.

$30 is pretty good, I think. You can get all the 3-speed stuff (shifter, clips, etc) and still have a 21" Sports...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-18, 05:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

The later the AW hub, it seems, the more people...

The later the AW hub, it seems, the more people disparage them. It is true that SA quality went down over the years and that SA/Raleigh/TI was financing itself through depreciation -- that is, not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

My wag is early 50s. Date code on the hub,...

My wag is early 50s. Date code on the hub, probably concealed by OEM grease, will tell the tale.

Most of the seat tube and downtube decals, which would help nail down the age, are not visible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

That, I don't know. The ad says the gears work...

That, I don't know. The ad says the gears work and then says what is pictured is what you get. My wag is that the parts were available for testing but are not included in the sale.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 06:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

4-speed hubs can be converted to 5-speed, but my...

4-speed hubs can be converted to 5-speed, but my understanding is that it requires a different sun gear, which is not easily obtainable, and then a mechanism on the left of the axle to operate the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

I have one -- a 1953 -- that I have half-way...

I have one -- a 1953 -- that I have half-way built into a Super Course MK II. Bought it from a forum member.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,058
Posted By desconhecido

I glanced over the pictures and I don't see an...

I glanced over the pictures and I don't see an indiator -- either side. Aren't those hard to source?

Also, says that the Dyno is untested. For a Dyno, I'd want the seller to test it and at least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

I have two Sports bikes with SA Dynohubs...

I have two Sports bikes with SA Dynohubs connected to recent B&M LED headlights and no tail lights. Works fine. Probably not quite as bright as with a Shimano DH-3N72 or 80, but adequate. I'm sure it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-18, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27,968
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Posted By desconhecido

Somewhere in the bicycle fora (as opposed to...

Somewhere in the bicycle fora (as opposed to fawna, I suppose) someone posted a picture of a remarkable JC Higgins bike that had a 3 speed hub with either a 3 or 4 speed cluster with a derailleur AND...
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