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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,629
Posted By La Brea Bike

It's back again on ebay ..

It just showed backup on ebay with the original pictures from when I won it, no Serial Number mentioned in text, and no mention of the damage. I would be extremely cautious with this one!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-28-23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,993
Posted By La Brea Bike

This is the SBDU Source. SBDU Blog » My...

This is the SBDU Source. SBDU Blog » My TI-Raleigh SBDU Blog » Denton Cycles (https://dentoncycles.co.uk/my-ti-raleigh-sbdu-blog/)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 320
Posted By La Brea Bike

Free!

Should I just recycle them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 320
Posted By La Brea Bike

FREE! Anyone in LA interested in five 1992 Shimano 105 Chainwheel Boxes?

I saved these boxes from bikes we built for a movie which will remain nameless (I will divulge to the new owners of the boxes after they are in your possession 😄😄😄 . They looked cool on the shelves...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 09:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,629
Posted By La Brea Bike

True, maybe just not disclosed. At SBDU prices,...

True, maybe just not disclosed. At SBDU prices, this one has enough questions... if it got fixed, just explain it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,629
Posted By La Brea Bike

57 is my sweet spot. Thanks so much for the...

57 is my sweet spot. Thanks so much for the offer! I've picked up a couple since this incident. I'm more concerned that someone is going to get taken.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 05:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,629
Posted By La Brea Bike

I swear he sent me a picture, but I think it...

I swear he sent me a picture, but I think it rolled off of my messages.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 11:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,629
Posted By La Brea Bike

Ok, just a warning here, this bike has shown up...

Ok, just a warning here, this bike has shown up again. No mention of the cracked frame. I would beware!!! 1987 Raleigh SBDU Services des Courses Campagnolo C record 58.5cm | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-22, 09:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,255
Posted By La Brea Bike

Thanks for all of the responses! I have thrown a...

Thanks for all of the responses! I have thrown a $200 Reward out in the city, no questions asked (I realized that they got other sentimental stuff specific to me today, but feel worse about not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,255
Posted By La Brea Bike

Guys, it was out of Lake Havasu City, but who...

Guys, it was out of Lake Havasu City, but who knows where it's headed. What really Sucks is that the history of the bike was sitting right next to it. They didn't take the article... The history is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-22, 11:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,255
Posted By La Brea Bike

It would seem like a ridiculous thing to try and...

It would seem like a ridiculous thing to try and sell... How many can there be in the US?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-22, 11:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,255
Posted By La Brea Bike

1938 Raleigh Sports Stolen from AZ

If anyone sees this rare bird, I would like it back. They burgled my house and that was one of the few things they got away with... Thanks!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-24-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,413
Posted By La Brea Bike

All good, it's a super obscure area! I believe...

All good, it's a super obscure area! I believe there were 10 or so made for the team. Here's Steve Tilford in front of what we are pretty sure is the bike I have (way too small for him). I do love...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,413
Posted By La Brea Bike

It was actually made for Steve Hegg! Too small...

It was actually made for Steve Hegg! Too small for Andy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,413
Posted By La Brea Bike

Super awesome! I love race bikes built by...

Super awesome! I love race bikes built by surrogates. I have a 1984 Marinoni and a 1985 Land Shark, both built as Raleighs (Levi's-Raleigh Race Team). I am also a historian at heart. I would do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-22, 12:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,755
Posted By La Brea Bike

So, I have two hand raisers willing to give this...

So, I have two hand raisers willing to give this crazy pup a new home. Thanks, I will go in order of request. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-22, 05:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,755
Posted By La Brea Bike

So, anyone around LA possibly interested in this...

So, anyone around LA possibly interested in this little guy? I closed my shop and it's just being stored. Free to a good home!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-22, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,787
Posted By La Brea Bike

So, at my bike shop, I am willing to work on...

So, at my bike shop, I am willing to work on anything without judgment. I also have a lot of lower income folks that I try to keep mobile. When I see them drag in a bike that has obviously been in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,787
Posted By La Brea Bike

Funny, those are the ones that tend to have the...

Funny, those are the ones that tend to have the problems with spring tension. Must be a coincidence. Thanks for the helpful comment. Often zero witness marks on them. Please enlighten us as to why...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,787
Posted By La Brea Bike

Increase Spring Tension on RD Return Spring?

Does anyone have a favorite way to increase spring tension to compensate for a weak rear derailleur upshift to high gear? I see numerous bikes that have been stored long term in a low gear... Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-21-22, 02:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,880
Posted By La Brea Bike

For sure, especially people that ride that...

For sure, especially people that ride that stretched chain in their favorite chainwheel and Cassette sprocket all the time. We have seen some humorous results...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-22, 11:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,880
Posted By La Brea Bike

I have seen a few of these similar conclusions...

I have seen a few of these similar conclusions here, and from my shop perspective... If someone runs a chain beyond 100% wear for an EXTENDED time, it's not uncommon at all to see significant wear on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By La Brea Bike

I just swapped with a new Sora RD and all is...

I just swapped with a new Sora RD and all is good! Thanks everyone for the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-22, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By La Brea Bike

Oh yeah, It's all good, I work at a bike shop,...

Oh yeah, It's all good, I work at a bike shop, but this one is a weird one. It's the Low, 2nd, and 3rd only, once you shift down from 4th to 3rd, it hits the low side of the gear and wants to grab...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-22, 02:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By La Brea Bike

Is ST-4500 Tiagra SIS Shifter Compatible with RD-T661 LX RD?

Okay, I am guessing that the LX RD must be set up for a different pull (flat bar only?) than the Tiagra 9-Speed drop bar Shifter, can anyone confirm? The downshift is perfect until you hit gears...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By La Brea Bike

WOW!!! Amazing stuff. So awesome You have SB10!...

WOW!!! Amazing stuff. So awesome You have SB10! I'm sure you and Niel McGrowan are thick as thieves!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By La Brea Bike

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x885/raleigh_family_02778b82a554c7bcad61a691d58392a3ce3850a7.jpg


Super cool history. I have never seen that, and I'm pretty much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By La Brea Bike

That's a pretty rare one. I have only seen a...

That's a pretty rare one. I have only seen a couple. Here's Nelson Vails racing his factory provided unit......
Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-22, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 919
Posted By La Brea Bike

Sorry, I think I have received my answer Prugnat...

Sorry, I think I have received my answer Prugnat 62D. If this is incorrect, please let me know. Thanks.
Forum: Framebuilders
04-01-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 919
Posted By La Brea Bike

Can anyone identify which lug this is?

Hello, can anyone identify which lug this is? It looks like the Prugnat 62, but that lug seems to always have a peak at the center. This one is straight across. This is for cataloging purposes, not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By La Brea Bike

Sounds like a plan! Here's one. It looks like a...

Sounds like a plan! Here's one. It looks like a Prugnat 62, but this one does not have a "peak" at the center like they do....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-22, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By La Brea Bike

Awesome! Thanks!

Awesome! Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 724
Posted By La Brea Bike

Lug Identification Guide?

Is there a good identification guide to lugs? I remember seeing someone post a scan of a page here previously, but I can't seem to locate anything. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By La Brea Bike

Levi's (Marinoni) Raleigh - ouch.

So, my N+1 was an unexpected painful expense for the month. I currently have one of the Levi's-Raleigh Land Shark framed race bikes from 1985 (Steve Hegg). Well, a contact on FB made this available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-22, 04:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,191
Posted By La Brea Bike

Eh, Use what make you happy. If you're doing it...

Eh, Use what make you happy. If you're doing it correctly, you will wear through it often enough to change it up often....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,795
Posted By La Brea Bike

The '84-'85 555sl frames are easy to overdue due...

The '84-'85 555sl frames are easy to overdue due to the aesthetics... Here's an '85 Grand Prix with a full Campy Athena... ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 242
Posted By La Brea Bike

Wow, I guess I missed it! Thanks so much for the...

Wow, I guess I missed it! Thanks so much for the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-22, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 242
Posted By La Brea Bike

Derailleur Hanger Help- Specialized Hardrock Sport

Does anyone know if this hanger is made anymore? It looks like Wheels Manufacturing is not a player here... Thanks!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,271
Posted By La Brea Bike

Ofmega Mistral crank arms are prone to cracking....

Ofmega Mistral crank arms are prone to cracking. It's unfortunate because I really love that gaudy script.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,510
Posted By La Brea Bike

Man, and I always assumed the Tri-Bikes have a...

Man, and I always assumed the Tri-Bikes have a lot of corrosion due to the urine. Who knew it was their sweat!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-09-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,071
Posted By La Brea Bike

Is there a good resource for pad compatibility? I...

Is there a good resource for pad compatibility? I know like in the case of the B01S, there is a supersession, and have been able to find those instead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 07:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,631
Posted By La Brea Bike

Benotto Pearl. It's around!

Benotto Pearl. It's around!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 820
Posted By La Brea Bike

Good call on the depth of the plug. I would have...

Good call on the depth of the plug. I would have expected that the gaps would be different if it was too low, but that makes total sense. I'll verity! Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-21, 04:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 820
Posted By La Brea Bike

Better Carbon Fork Plugs?

I have now tightened a guy's FSA Carbon Fork Plug for him multiple times, and it lasts about a week before I have to do it again due to the tension bolt backing off. This is the only time I have seen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,631
Posted By La Brea Bike

Is it tacky to wear a band's shirt to the...

Is it tacky to wear a band's shirt to the concert?
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 03:49 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,378
Posted By La Brea Bike

Kind of hard to see, but this is the famous...

Kind of hard to see, but this is the famous Medusa Head from Michael's Cyclery in Ames Iowa. Home of most of the Raleigh Teams in the late 1970's and 1980's. If anyone has a more intact one, I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By La Brea Bike

What's the derailleur hanger look like on that...

What's the derailleur hanger look like on that thing? The vast majority of the time, that is bent out of shape when I see the chain has been dropped inward.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,631
Posted By La Brea Bike

I would love to find out as well. Between that...

I would love to find out as well. Between that situation, and the endless discussions surrounding the 555SL tubing, it's all very mysterious.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-21, 02:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,631
Posted By La Brea Bike

The only differences between 1984 and 1985 are...

The only differences between 1984 and 1985 are the color of the "USA". Yellow = 1984 / RWB = 1985. Keen Serial Number observers proved that the Competition and Prestige frames were all built in one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-21, 03:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,631
Posted By La Brea Bike

What specific information are you looking for?

What specific information are you looking for?
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