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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-23, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,200,729
Posted By arex

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-25-23, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4,998
Views: 777,721
Posted By arex

Colorado National Monument, about 8am this...

Colorado National Monument, about 8am this morning...

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,376
Posted By arex

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-23, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By arex

Why not just cold-set the frame down to 120mm?...

Why not just cold-set the frame down to 120mm? Easy peasy.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 84,155
Posted By arex

Yeah...those are 26x1.95 Continental Town &...

Yeah...those are 26x1.95 Continental Town & Country tires, though I have Schwalbe Marathon Mondials on it now. I was getting too many goats-head punctures with the T&Cs.

The frame itself is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-23, 07:49 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 84,155
Posted By arex

The bike I spend most of my time on. 32 years...

The bike I spend most of my time on. 32 years old, upgraded, powdercoated, and reliable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-23, 04:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,184
Posted By arex

A follow-up report... I used a PVC pipe...

A follow-up report...

I used a PVC pipe fitting of an appropriate size, jammed in between the middle leather and the rails, and lengths of extremely stout velcro to strap the wings down. I then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,676
Posted By arex

Of course, there's risk involved with any...

Of course, there's risk involved with any activity...not disputing that. However, back in the old days, there were brains splattered on the road left and right, quite literally. It's different these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 470
Posted By arex

I did this on a Raleigh Sports, worked out very...

I did this on a Raleigh Sports, worked out very well. Used the Raleigh cups, a 73mm Shimano JIS square-taper spindle, and 6mm grade 25 ball bearings. Went together perfectly, no fiddling involved.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 470
Posted By arex

How did you cut the threads? Did you have a...

How did you cut the threads? Did you have a suitable die, or was it done on the lathe? And were the cups solid aluminum, or did they have a steel race pressed into them?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-23, 07:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,421
Posted By arex

+1 for Kool Stop.

+1 for Kool Stop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-23, 06:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,304
Posted By arex

If you do two or more layers, don't waste the...

If you do two or more layers, don't waste the Newbaum's on the first layers. Get some hockey tape if you want to build up the thickness, and then do the Newbaum's as the last layer.

I do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,200,729
Posted By arex

In case anyone's interested. I might give this a...

In case anyone's interested. I might give this a shot.

https://tandyleather.com/collections/kits/products/bike-tool-bag-kit


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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-04-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3,417
Views: 918,798
Posted By arex

This is the first bike I built up from a bare...

This is the first bike I built up from a bare frame. It's a '74 Raleigh Sports with 700C wheels, a new S-A AW 3-speed hub, Weinmann centerpull brakes with Koolstop Continental pads, an S-A bar-end...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22,006
Views: 4,332,566
Posted By arex

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,713
Posted By arex

I miss being able to walk without looking like an...

I miss being able to walk without looking like an arthritic sasquatch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-23, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,036
Posted By arex

Pffffffft. The AMISH with their fancy wheeeeeeels.

Pffffffft. The AMISH with their fancy wheeeeeeels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-23, 05:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 577
Posted By arex

I wear 13W shoes. I haven't had any luck with...

I wear 13W shoes. I haven't had any luck with clips fitting, If I have clips at all, they're half- or quarter-clips, MKS always...one set is wire, the other is stamped stainless steel....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-23, 06:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By arex

One caveat about Raleigh Twentys is that they're...

One caveat about Raleigh Twentys is that they're all 40-50 years old. Not a dealbreaker, they're worth rebuilding, but just so you know that you're not buying one "off the shelf".
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-11-23, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By arex

As someone about your size, I can vouch for the...

As someone about your size, I can vouch for the old Raleigh Twentys being able to handle 300#. However, they're only 3-speeds, unless you're willing to do some modifications. However, you'd be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-24-23, 07:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,972
Posted By arex

Ignore the clock and just enjoy yourself.

Ignore the clock and just enjoy yourself.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-11-23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3,417
Views: 918,798
Posted By arex

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2,170
Views: 489,549
Posted By arex

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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-09-23, 05:41 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 56,242
Posted By arex

I'm 285. I've never gotten anything but...

I'm 285. I've never gotten anything but supportive comments and thumbs-up from people. On the other hand, I wouldn't be caught dead in lycra...it's T-shirts and cargo shorts for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 04:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,186
Posted By arex

When I was rebuilding my Raleigh Sports, I used...

When I was rebuilding my Raleigh Sports, I used small brass rivets that are used for attaching the serial# plates onto electric motors. I pushed them in, and used a chisel with a suitable curve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-23, 04:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,060
Posted By arex

At the Hot Tomato restaurant in Fruita CO. ...

At the Hot Tomato restaurant in Fruita CO.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-23, 04:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,980
Posted By arex

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,184
Posted By arex

Okay...I've basically saturated the leather with...

Okay...I've basically saturated the leather with different products, to the point where it doesn't absorb any more.

The leather has loosened up some, so that it's at a similar tension to my other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,200,729
Posted By arex

I need opinions on something... I recently...

I need opinions on something...

I recently obtained an R20 Shopper (1976, I think), British domestic market, non-folding, fully equipped with front basket, rear parcel tray, lights, a dynamo rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,128
Posted By arex

I'm going with 451 CR18's on my Shopper build....

I'm going with 451 CR18's on my Shopper build. Hard to go wrong with Sun rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-15-22, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,200,729
Posted By arex

Here's a place to start. ...

Here's a place to start. https://circuitdigest.com/electronic-circuits/ac-to-dc-converter-circuit-diagram

.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-22, 02:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,184
Posted By arex

Brooks Swift resurrection

Here's the situation. I got a used Brooks Swift off eBay a few weeks ago. The photos looked great, no obvious flags raised. After receiving it, I found that the leather is hard like a piece of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,134
Posted By arex

I've (M57) had both knees replaced, left five...

I've (M57) had both knees replaced, left five years ago, right one year ago. Both were bone-on-bone. I go back in tomorrow to have my right knee worked-on again, because the joint is overly sloppy,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-22, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,200,729
Posted By arex

I came across this site this morning, in case...

I came across this site this morning, in case it's new to anyone else:

Sturmey-ArcherParts.com (http://www.sturmey-archerparts.com/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,767
Posted By arex

I think my parents still have theirs that they...

I think my parents still have theirs that they bought in '71 or '72. I took this photo in 2015....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-22, 06:01 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,360
Posted By arex

1974 Raleigh Sports ...

1974 Raleigh Sports

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15,236
Views: 3,872,835
Posted By arex

'76 Raleigh Shopper, BDM ...

'76 Raleigh Shopper, BDM

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-22, 05:16 AM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,200,729
Posted By arex

I should receive this in a day or two ....

I should receive this in a day or two . Originally planned on putting drop bars and a rear derailleur on it with 451 wheels, but I'm wondering if I should strive to leave it original.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,410
Posted By arex

I wouldn't use spray shellac on bar tape. The...

I wouldn't use spray shellac on bar tape. The spray will get all over everything.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-22, 04:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,704
Posted By arex

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-22, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By arex

I like Tacx pulleys, though they're more...

I like Tacx pulleys, though they're more expensive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6,805
Views: 766,547
Posted By arex

1986 Miyata 310 that I just finished up. Still...

1986 Miyata 310 that I just finished up. Still have to make some adjustments. Of the whole bike that I paid $25 for, I was really only able to re-use the frame and the crank. The thing had obviously...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-22, 03:04 AM
Replies: 863
Views: 293,995
Posted By arex

I finally got this -86 Miyata 310 finished. The...

I finally got this -86 Miyata 310 finished. The only things original are the frame and the crank. It had been sitting behind a shed for a VERY long time, and got passed around for a while before I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,885
Posted By arex

Gebhardt chainrings, from the Czech Republic. I...

Gebhardt chainrings, from the Czech Republic. I got some 3/32 144BCD rings from a German eBay seller. They appear to be very high quality, but they aren't all that pretty.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-22, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 745
Posted By arex

It'll probably say what model it is on the top...

It'll probably say what model it is on the top tube, if it's possible to see it in the photos.

Juvela's right...stem shifters typically indicate a lower model of bike. However, Univega bikes are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 08:40 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 54,963
Posted By arex

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-22, 09:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,211
Posted By arex

Is this a good tape job? I can't tell.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 775
Posted By arex

Followed your procedure, except for the brake...

Followed your procedure, except for the brake fluid (not sure I have any), and after monumental effort, I got the damned thing to turn. Even then, it turned very grudgingly, and I was afraid that I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,200,729
Posted By arex

Sale, today only. They have whitewall and...

Sale, today only. They have whitewall and gumwall.

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-21, 04:12 AM
Replies: 27,327
Views: 4,200,729
Posted By arex

Found on a Facebook R20 group: ...

Found on a Facebook R20 group:
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