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Search: Posts Made By: Commando
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-23, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

As I was scrolling these photos, I immediately...

As I was scrolling these photos, I immediately noticed the happiness and pride on the young guys face in this 'happy snap'. Then I read the caption that it was you with your dad so it gave more life...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

No major update on my Miyata, but I spent the...

No major update on my Miyata, but I spent the Easter weekend riding it while on a family holiday, so I've got a few ideas of what changes I'm going to try.
The tyres are a bit too wide, they're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

North Roads are my next bar to try out on my...

North Roads are my next bar to try out on my Miyata. I've got a few steel sets and if I like them I'll get an aluminium bar.
Here's a bridge shot taken during my shakedown weekend (Easter). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

Thanks mate, I love the colour. There's a few...

Thanks mate, I love the colour. There's a few rust spots but overall it's really good nick, especially for its age.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Well, kinda. My grandad bought my Raleigh...

Well, kinda. My grandad bought my Raleigh Superbe new in 1975, rode it while on various diplomatic postings through Asia and the Caribbean until his retirement in the mid-90's. He then gave it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 04:51 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

That's a beauty!

That's a beauty!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-23, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

Thanks mate, I was real happy when I realised it...

Thanks mate, I was real happy when I realised it was the right size. I've had that slingshot stem for years waiting for the right bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

Noted on the bars. Still lots of work to do on...

Noted on the bars. Still lots of work to do on this build, I finished it the night before the show and rode it for the first time in the carpark after unloading it. I don't even think I'll be using...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 03:19 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

Thank you. Yes, those are temporary grips, and...

Thank you. Yes, those are temporary grips, and Oury is on my list of ones to check out. This was a bare frame a couple weeks ago until a friend insisted I get it together to enter the ATB class in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-23, 03:14 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

Damn, but I thought as much. I can't find one...

Damn, but I thought as much. I can't find one that looks nice, which is a real shame.

Thanks for the compliment
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-23, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

😂😂 yes, I haven’t taken any decent pics yet, but...

😂😂 yes, I haven’t taken any decent pics yet, but here’s a couple to tide you over

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

Question about stands. I’ve just finished my...

Question about stands.

I’ve just finished my long overdue 1988 Miyata Valley Runner build.

This model has a chainstay u-brake, so the usual spot to fit a stand is out. I previously had one of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,394
Posted By Commando

Stunning build! I had a Raleigh 'Trek' that was...

Stunning build!
I had a Raleigh 'Trek' that was very similar, same colour, even had the shoulder strap bosses. The only difference I can see is that the 'Trek' had caliper brakes instead of cantis.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-22, 08:09 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Interesting relevance to the thread. When my...

Interesting relevance to the thread. When my Superbe arrived in Australia after moving from Toronto, I discovered the front Dynohub had rusted solid, I guess water had got in it while in storage for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Off topic, I know, but every time you post...

Off topic, I know, but every time you post pictures of your yard and surrounding streets, I get homesick for Toronto (and Canada in general). Using my Superbe as my daily for 10 years living...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

I couldn't believe how many 3-speeds were left...

I couldn't believe how many 3-speeds were left abandoned locked up along the streets when I visited. It was a Sturmey Archer gold mine.

I miss the old Toronto, but it has lost its charm. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-22, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

gster I reckon I kitted out my first apartment,...

gster I reckon I kitted out my first apartment, on Palmerston Blvd, solely from Honest Ed's.
Wandering around the back alleys of The Annex and Toronto on my Superbe are some of my best memories....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

I shopped there when I first moved to Toronto in...

I shopped there when I first moved to Toronto in the 90's. They were a lot of help with my newly inherited Raleigh Superbe, as I'd not had a 3-speed before then. Do you know when they closed?
I also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-21, 02:03 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Hi All, It looks like Sun Ringle may no...

Hi All,

It looks like Sun Ringle may no longer be making 26 x 1 3/8 rims anymore. I checked their 2021 rim chart and there's no 590 listed.
I need to re-lace the rear wheel on my Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Aurora, my home town! Last time I visited from...

Aurora, my home town! Last time I visited from Australia, went for a ride with my uncle and baby brother (who was 6 when I moved to Toronto, and 16 I left Canada). I led them through so many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-20, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,128,048
Posted By Commando

Funny how I instinctively knew you were in...

Funny how I instinctively knew you were in Adelaide just by seeing the garden wall blocks and the old car. Then I scrolled up to your bio and confirmed my intuition. Looks like you have a few old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-20, 01:14 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

This is awesome!

This is awesome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Last time I was home in Toronto (live in...

Last time I was home in Toronto (live in Australia now), I was astounded by the number of locked up, clearly abandoned 3-speeds everywhere. When I lived there 15 years ago, commuting and exploring on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-20, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,098
Posted By Commando

I'm diggin' that paint job

I'm diggin' that paint job
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-19, 08:42 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,696
Posted By Commando

More bikes, the self-propelled type. My...

More bikes, the self-propelled type.

My first Norton Commando back home in Canada. a 1972 Roadster Combat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 09:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Ah, ok. I should be able to have a look on...

Ah, ok. I should be able to have a look on Tuesday.
When I replace it, I'll just be getting an adjustable stand like this one from Velo Orange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Sorry Kurt, that stand has been on the bike for...

Sorry Kurt, that stand has been on the bike for as long as I can remember so I don't know what it is. I can tell you that it used to lift a bit higher but it's worn past its use-by date now. I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 09:23 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

He he, thanks mate!

He he, thanks mate!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Well, if you insist. I really should take a...

Well, if you insist. I really should take a better photo one day. This is it a few years while still in kid-hauler mode, we'd spend whole days travelling around and exploring. Dirt paths, creek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-19, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

More than you know! My granddad was a diplomat...

More than you know! My granddad was a diplomat and he bought the bike for personal transport during postings in Bangladesh, then India, Beijing, Barbados and finally Bangkok. He gave it to me when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-19, 04:35 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

According to the serial number, mine is...

According to the serial number, mine is Nottingham built. My granddad bought it new in Ottawa so I know the vinyl seat was on it from the shop.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-19, 04:22 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Hey Gster, it's good to see another Superbe...

Hey Gster, it's good to see another Superbe without braze-on pump pegs, I've had a few people over the years tell me that mine couldn't be a genuine Superbe because they all had them. Same with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 15,519
Posted By Commando

Awesome, a few simple parts swapped out and...

Awesome, a few simple parts swapped out and you've completely transformed the bike from a cheap 90's mtb to a kickass all-rounder.

Here's my '92(?) Timberline converted to a coaster braked klunker...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Ha ha! That's kinda what I'm like with them, I...

Ha ha! That's kinda what I'm like with them, I find it therapeutic rebuilding these old 3-Speeds, it's almost addictive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-19, 03:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Perfect!

Perfect!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-19, 04:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Picked up a couple of NOS SA hubs from an LBS...

Picked up a couple of NOS SA hubs from an LBS that's closing down. Hidden among the boxes of Shimano 333's and Tourney running gear.
A 1978 AW 28 hole and a 1996 Sprinter 36 hole with all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-19, 07:26 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

I'm going to fit the rims first and see how much...

I'm going to fit the rims first and see how much the braking improves, I'm sure it will be more than adequate. My Superbe has two cable stops along the top tube, I suppose because it's a later model,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Thanks BigChief, I made the trip out to the...

Thanks BigChief,

I made the trip out to the shop before I got your reply, I had no other choice. Perfect fit, and the guys at the shop were happy to find out what the tubes were for. They've had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-19, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Tube question I'm in a bit of a pickle today...

Tube question

I'm in a bit of a pickle today as I've got my Raleigh Superbe here at work and I'm off for a ride with a mate as soon as I'm done.
My rear tube has just blown out at the valve so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-19, 07:01 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

It may have been mentioned before, I have my...

It may have been mentioned before, I have my Grandad's Nottingham built Superbe, which he bought new in Ottawa around 1975-6. It had a vinyl Brooks seat from new, which I've confirmed with him, as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-18, 07:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,318
Posted By Commando

Mate, that thing is just awesome! Great job, you...

Mate, that thing is just awesome! Great job, you should be damn proud
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Lovin the "Scorcher" builds, guys. And this one...

Lovin the "Scorcher" builds, guys. And this one being Canadian, the Supercycle makes it even better.
Once my house move is done, one of the first projects is to build my Aussie 'Healing' frame into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-17, 10:36 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

He he, certainly plan to. Still have to sell,...

He he, certainly plan to. Still have to sell, goes on the market next month, then the search begins. One of the two reasons for moving is I need a bigger shed.
Spent the last 2 weeks packup up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-17, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

NOS Brampton

http://www.bikeforums.net/[img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/36758652770_bc44f05b1e.jpghttp://www.bikeforums.net/<a href=https://flic.kr/p/Y1eGPm...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-16, 06:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,920
Posted By Commando

Coasters are so much fun! This is my klunker...

Coasters are so much fun! This is my klunker tribute, run it both on street slicks and knobbies for offroad fun

https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7349/27892791642_8e56ac10f7.jpg

I'm just about to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-16, 02:22 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,081,904
Posted By Commando

That's beautiful! Daughter asked to go for a...

That's beautiful!

Daughter asked to go for a ride today. I've got sooooo much to do, finish the club mag tonight, clean the house, prune fruit trees before holidays, pack for holidays. But,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-16, 01:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,506
Posted By Commando

I've got a bit of a coaster brake fetish, there's...

I've got a bit of a coaster brake fetish, there's just something so fun and childish about them. Sure, you can do sick skids with regular brakes, but there's nothing like getting your legs in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-16, 04:50 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,534,117
Posted By Commando

Though my Raleigh Superbe has been officially...

Though my Raleigh Superbe has been officially retired from kid hauling duty (have built a Miyata Valley Runner with tagalong trailer for that now), I still want to keep my daughter riding a 3 speed. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 07:45 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 31,688
Posted By Commando

1971 Norton Commando Roadster. My second, but...

1971 Norton Commando Roadster. My second, but this one ain't ever leaving me. Currently being put back together after a blown gearbox and having a kid.
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