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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Do you rent your bikes out to movie shoots? I had...

Do you rent your bikes out to movie shoots? I had a director friend and he said it is a good way to make money but never lend out anything you care about because it will likely get damaged in some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-20, 07:22 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I drove to Aurora to see the $35 sports. Rims...

I drove to Aurora to see the $35 sports. Rims were quite bad, flaking chrome, rust everywhere. If I had a spare set of wheels i would have considered it but it just wasnt worth my time even at $35.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-20, 06:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

https://i.imgur.com/HWsF6Dj.jpg I've ridden...

https://i.imgur.com/HWsF6Dj.jpg

I've ridden the '69 Superbe about 40km over the past week. Quite nice. I think the only downside is the too high gearing even with an 18T cog (48T front) and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Do any of you while freewheeling have your cranks...

Do any of you while freewheeling have your cranks continue to spin? There isnt drag but the cog seems to like to spin every now and then on all the 3 speeds with AW hubs I have had.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

It is an exercise in frustration. Try adjusting...

It is an exercise in frustration. Try adjusting the hubs - about 1 degree between complete binding and the wheel flopping around.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Thanks, that is really quite high praise. I did...

Thanks, that is really quite high praise. I did take the stays and squeeze them in a vise.

At 6'2" the stubby little OEM steel posts just dont have enough length so I upgraded to an alloy pillar....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

There are spoke end snippers. You should be fine...

There are spoke end snippers. You should be fine to file them down as the nipple when unscrewing should clean up the threads on the way out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Close this loop. Before and after. 1969 Raleigh...

Close this loop. Before and after. 1969 Raleigh Superbe.

https://i.imgur.com/GjYF3B1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/uqzqwlK.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-20, 10:17 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

a bargain! My superbe was $75 and 45...

a bargain!

My superbe was $75 and 45 minutes away in Mississauga but I nearly walked away when I saw the corrosion on all the chrome bits. The rims are ok but they may not clean up very well. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I don't know why I keep doing this to myself....

I don't know why I keep doing this to myself. This is my 4th Raleigh Superbe and one Sports. I find a model in terrible condition and then spend too much time and money putting it back together. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-19, 06:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I've looked into the S5 and I think they do cover...

I've looked into the S5 and I think they do cover the range of useful gears pretty well.

I did build the old Superbe into alloy CR18 rims. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

That is good to know that they are not as scarce....

That is good to know that they are not as scarce. It is one of those bikes on my shortlist. It is probably a good thing I didnt get it because I should really hold out for a 24" with good paint and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Against my better judgment and with a bit of time...

Against my better judgment and with a bit of time on my hands due to a holiday I went to go see the bike. Unfortunately there is a shallow dent in the top tube and the drive side seatstay is dented...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 07:19 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I wouldnt know. The rust and chainrings are what...

I wouldnt know. The rust and chainrings are what is keeping me away. A lot of money in paint and replacement parts for a bike that is an inch too small. Otherwise it would be in my basement.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 04:39 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Here are more photos of the 23" clubman. ...

Here are more photos of the 23" clubman.

https://imgur.com/gallery/F6rufFg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-16, 02:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Very nice photo and bike. Do you have a closer...

Very nice photo and bike. Do you have a closer photo of it? Looks like the beach on the way to UBC. I have only been through the PDX airport, never in the city and while having visited Seattle a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I posted this in the where did you ride but...

I posted this in the where did you ride but figured it would make a nice contribution to this thread. 1978 Raleigh Superbe on the Alex Fraser Bridge overlooking the Fraser river. Not too many other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Those look like some good options. Thank you. I...

Those look like some good options. Thank you. I think I have the ubiquitous north road bars and the angle is trying on my wrists on bumpy roads after a few km.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-16, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a452/narhay/IM...

http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a452/narhay/IMG_20160710_172237_zpsklr3hg8z.jpg (http://s1037.photobucket.com/user/narhay/media/IMG_20160710_172237_zpsklr3hg8z.jpg.html)

Went for a ride to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-16, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Have you tried changing the cable tension a small...

Have you tried changing the cable tension a small bit? Just a turn in either direction to see if that helps.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-16, 02:02 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I had two flat tires on Wednesday. The rim tape...

I had two flat tires on Wednesday. The rim tape wasn't wide enough and poked holes in both my tubes. I repaired them, adjusted the rear hub, replaced the rim tape with some I didn't know I had and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-16, 09:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Thanks Velocivixen I think your dropouts are...

Thanks Velocivixen I think your dropouts are different than the full size bikes. I'll have to maybe test it out at the coop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

This is the axle with the flat spot I am talking...

This is the axle with the flat spot I am talking about. The fork tips are too narrow to accept a regular sized round axle so I am hoping the tool diameter is small enough to fit in fork tips like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 09:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

That would be lovely if you could. Older Raleigh...

That would be lovely if you could. Older Raleigh front forks sometimes had smaller axles and the axles had a two parallel flat spots on them. If your hub only slides into position when the axle flats...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 08:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Yes those are the ones. Does your 20 have the...

Yes those are the ones. Does your 20 have the flat keyed fork tips?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-16, 08:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I'm considering purchasing dropout alignment...

I'm considering purchasing dropout alignment tools but I'd like to know if anyone has used them on Raleigh 3 speeds with their flat fork tips and the smaller rear dropout slots.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-16, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Thanks. I think the bottom set can be replaced by...

Thanks. I think the bottom set can be replaced by a modern one. I am looking more for the top set as the 26tpi threaded race has a specific cup it sits in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Ive got a Raleigh 26tpi threaded fork and I have...

Ive got a Raleigh 26tpi threaded fork and I have the crown race and the two threaded pieces. I'm on the lookout for the rest of the headset. Has anyone successfully used the two press in modern frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-16, 11:57 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I used washers (two under each spoke elbow). I...

I used washers (two under each spoke elbow). I used Sapim double butted stainless steel spokes from Danscomp. I did 3x on everything, including the front dynohub (usually 2x but I ordered longer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-16, 08:43 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

This is a very nice shot. What sort of bag is...

This is a very nice shot. What sort of bag is that? I think I saw it before and liked everything about it except the price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I had to use 2 washers per spoke. BTW did you...

I had to use 2 washers per spoke. BTW did you receive my envelope?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-16, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I haven't ridden one with the original steel...

I haven't ridden one with the original steel wheels as the four I received all had rotted rims. I replaced them all with aluminum rims. I have a PX-10 for the times I want to go faster but for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-16, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I suppose mine is both 19.5 and 21" :). Were the...

I suppose mine is both 19.5 and 21" :). Were the official measurements c-c or c-t?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-16, 01:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

How were the Raleigh Superbe/Sports frames,...

How were the Raleigh Superbe/Sports frames, specifically ladies, measured? I've got one that is 21" crank to top of seat lug but it is more like a 19.5-20" c-c.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-16, 12:43 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I mean...those Raleigh Sports are nice but I see...

I mean...those Raleigh Sports are nice but I see paint chips. For $2500 each and 'muesem' quality I'd expect it to still be bubble wrapped.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-16, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I finished the refurbish of the 1978 Raleigh...

I finished the refurbish of the 1978 Raleigh Superbe ladies frame I've had for a few months now. Missing lights and chainguard and fork key but otherwise everything is there and in good order....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-16, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I'm guilty of putting on some modern (but classic...

I'm guilty of putting on some modern (but classic looking) parts on my bikes. I'd like to see how that works out for you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I may be biased because it looks like my Superbe...

I may be biased because it looks like my Superbe but that's a nice bike. Yours or a random internet photo?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I believe it is 11 per BB cup.

I believe it is 11 per BB cup.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-16, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

25 top and 25 bottom 5/32"

25 top and 25 bottom 5/32"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-16, 02:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I've had a couple sturmey Archer headlights...

I've had a couple sturmey Archer headlights sitting around and I decided I was going to sell them but they didn't work properly. I had opened them up before but I hadn't really figured out how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 10:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I think it would look and work pretty nicely. Of...

I think it would look and work pretty nicely. Of course, you'll need the headlight as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Thanks. Much better than it sitting in my storage...

Thanks. Much better than it sitting in my storage locker. Those are new CR18 aluminum rims. I reused the spokes but used new brass nipples.

I did find the correct stem for it (steel, raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 02:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Thanks. I am a fan of these gumwall tires on a...

Thanks. I am a fan of these gumwall tires on a few bike colours...Raleigh green seems to go nicely with them. The bike is not in perfect condition but it is fully serviced and at least it won't be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-16, 12:59 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I finished this 1972 Superbe up. It had some...

I finished this 1972 Superbe up. It had some issues with stripped pedal threads in the drive side crank arm but my new Hozan taps cleaned that up nicely. I added a pletscher rack from the co-op as it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-16, 01:49 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I laced up the large flange side first then added...

I laced up the large flange side first then added the spokes in opposite holes on the small flange side. I more or less screwed them in as far as they could go then loosened them up once the entire...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-16, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Same. Schwinn, rudge, Hercules and the old...

Same. Schwinn, rudge, Hercules and the old canondales are not particularly common in the frozen north.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-16, 12:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

The oiler can I got from ebay ($9 with free...

The oiler can I got from ebay ($9 with free shipping) appears to be used and was in the antiques section. I have no idea what sort of vintage it might be but I am hoping it is functional.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-16, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

Thanks. Appreciate the kind words.

Thanks. Appreciate the kind words.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-16, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,722
Posted By Narhay

I purchased the double butted spokes from...

I purchased the double butted spokes from Danscomp and the rims from Niagara Cycle. I don't recall the gauge for the spokes but they were the standard DB spokes and $0.40 each if I recall. I used a...
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