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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 191
Posted By SirMike1983

The last Rudge fork I repaired, the decorative...

The last Rudge fork I repaired, the decorative trim piece slid on first, then the crown race. No glue used on either part. The trim piece is held down by the crown race being friction fit.

If the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,606
Posted By SirMike1983

I've gotten a couple items off local FB...

I've gotten a couple items off local FB Marketplace, both good transactions. The couple times I've tried selling locally on FB Marketplace, 2/3 were people who wanted to low-ball or barter for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 10,358
Posted By SirMike1983

You know you have truly arrived when you have a...

You know you have truly arrived when you have a Shwimm bike next to a shiny new Cataract Eldorado in your garage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

The week before we had two days that made it up...

The week before we had two days that made it up over 60. Of course the weather calls for "cold and rainy", and the two inches of snow at the end of the storm strike as an unpleasant surprise. Two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

Do you need any springs still? I can mail a...

Do you need any springs still? I can mail a couple if you need any. PM me if you do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

Hopefully we're finally turning the corner here...

Hopefully we're finally turning the corner here into better weather - finally getting some warmth. It seemed like we were ready to start spring, but then got hit with two inches of new snow. It has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

The FM and FC hubs are in a family apart from the...

The FM and FC hubs are in a family apart from the AW or even the FW hub. They are mechanically different. The drive side cone is set first, finger tight and loosen 1/2 to 3/4 turn. It should not be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By SirMike1983

If it was a Woudt Nevada in blue-grey, it may...

If it was a Woudt Nevada in blue-grey, it may very well be the same bike. I got this down in Fairfield County, Connecticut. I had assumed it was someone who worked down in NYC, but it could always be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By SirMike1983

It's in remarkable condition overall. The paint...

It's in remarkable condition overall. The paint is nice, pinstripes are all there, white fender tip looks good. Tires look original to me (Made in Holland on them) and in pretty good shape. My sense...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By SirMike1983

Yes - it looks as though the only way to remove...

Yes - it looks as though the only way to remove it would be to tap it out with a mallet. I was surprised to find it was a sealed cartridge unit. There's no play in the bearings and they run smoothly....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 791
Posted By SirMike1983

I thought it might be a cup and cone bottom...

I thought it might be a cup and cone bottom bracket, but it's not. It looks like a unit that is peened in place. It runs smoothly and is original. I will leave it. Is this Gazelle pattern? Those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

Shakedown ride for the 1957 Schwinn Traveler...

Shakedown ride for the 1957 Schwinn Traveler three speed last night:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

The C&O and the Capital Crescent Trails were my...

The C&O and the Capital Crescent Trails were my go-to trails when I lived in Maryland. Much of that riding was done on my 1974 Raleigh Sports. I also did quite a bit of riding on the Mount Vernon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

Common 1970s era Raleigh 3 speeds are still a...

Common 1970s era Raleigh 3 speeds are still a good value bike.

With the self-adjusters, if they don't work right, pull them. If they're working, you can leave them. Many people find they aren't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 762
Posted By SirMike1983

Neal is correct. The gold bike in the original...

Neal is correct. The gold bike in the original post is a later use of the Lenton model name, different from the earlier 531 Lenton or the Clubman series.

That is not to say it is a bad bike - it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

There was a period in the late 1940s and perhaps...

There was a period in the late 1940s and perhaps into the very start of the 1950s where Sturmey used a press-in oiler. These were a capless oiler that relied on a pliable lining that would flex to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-19-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By SirMike1983

Agree - looks like a 1980s bike. Definitely not...

Agree - looks like a 1980s bike. Definitely not from the 1950s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

AG 3 speed it is - nice hub in good condition....

AG 3 speed it is - nice hub in good condition. The black dynamo covers are often cracked. Yours looks pretty good. Should make a nice hub for a project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,401
Posted By SirMike1983

Schwinn periodically changed the handlebars on...

Schwinn periodically changed the handlebars on the "lightweight" bikes. The bars from 1965 and earlier tend to be the better than the later ones. There were several patterns of tourist and north road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,401
Posted By SirMike1983

That's a beautiful, dark green (coach green as...

That's a beautiful, dark green (coach green as Schwinn called it?) Racer. The saddle makes a big difference. The one downside is that tall frame (the 23-24 inch size) Schwinn 3 speeds prior to 1965...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-24, 06:49 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

With hard-to-get rims, I usually will buy a pair...

With hard-to-get rims, I usually will buy a pair when I see them at a reasonable price, and then stash them away for a later build. I'll do it with vintage steel or newer aluminum. I usually do wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 05:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,401
Posted By SirMike1983

Those vinyl saddles have a period look but they...

Those vinyl saddles have a period look but they aren't comfortable. I swap them for a leather Brooks 66 or Gyes triple spring. Nice bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,495
Posted By SirMike1983

Kiley also makes a $30 alternative to their LED...

Kiley also makes a $30 alternative to their LED USB headlight, which take AAA batteries. It's a decent light. I use those most often.

Soma makes a nice torpedo LED tail light that looks nice.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 997
Posted By SirMike1983

The rear "Schwinn Built" caliper with...

The rear "Schwinn Built" caliper with straight-arm spring is late 1940s - early 1950s era. Not sure if that came with the bike, but that might give some help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,053
Posted By SirMike1983

The Waterford archive would be my first stop for...

The Waterford archive would be my first stop for online Schwinn catalog questions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,390
Posted By SirMike1983

Replacement forks were available in the buyer's...

Replacement forks were available in the buyer's pattern of choice out of the big spares book. The paint and condition are usually good indicators of a replacement fork. The issue usually is the fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

The broken or chipped driver tooth is not common...

The broken or chipped driver tooth is not common but not unheard of either. I've always assumed it came from a combination of a hub where the load was not shared evenly between the teeth and/or where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,390
Posted By SirMike1983

The V-CC library has the 1947-48 season British...

The V-CC library has the 1947-48 season British catalog for Humber, which shows duplex forks for the Cob line of bikes. Some of the bikes, such as the cable brake Elf line, do not appear to have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 452
Posted By SirMike1983

Your idea is a good one. Clean, oil, and see how...

Your idea is a good one. Clean, oil, and see how it goes. If the pawl is merely dirty, oil and use will gradually free it up more. If the spring is weak... it won't get any better, but at least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,067
Posted By SirMike1983

I would not convert a first generation S5 back to...

I would not convert a first generation S5 back to an FW. The effort is better spent finding a correct bell crank and getting a proper push rod (either buy or make one). The S5 works fine with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 452
Posted By SirMike1983

The bike is an old-style, pre-war type frame....

The bike is an old-style, pre-war type frame. It's a challenging project, given the condition and missing parts.

The left hand ball cup should have a flat for a vise or wrench on it, and is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 452
Posted By SirMike1983

If I am understanding correctly, you are...

If I am understanding correctly, you are concerned about the low gear pawls that are pinned into the left hand ball cup along with their attendant coil springs. Do you have a reason to try to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,821
Posted By SirMike1983

The frame does look a little small for you, but...

The frame does look a little small for you, but not a huge deal on a knock-about bike like that. My experience with Schwinn S6 rims is that they'll sometimes trap the tire so that it does not pop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-24, 06:33 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,390
Posted By SirMike1983

Paint looks really good. Was there a particular...

Paint looks really good. Was there a particular blend or color value you used? Getting aged white to look right is trickier than one would think at first.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

I've seen posts like that on more middle and...

I've seen posts like that on more middle and higher end bikes, but generally not on a base model Sports of that era. It sounds like an upgrade to me. A hiduminium post was also available as a further...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

Good find as to those gearing charts. I'm...

Good find as to those gearing charts.

I'm not sure whether it appearing later has to do with manufacturing issues or if it was a change to the way the hubs were designed. The warning appears...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 10:13 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

The 2:1 issue comes up frequently. I have not...

The 2:1 issue comes up frequently. I have not seen it in the older Sturmey manuals, but I will admit I don't own every variation of the manuals. It does come up relatively frequently in the later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

My favorite combo is a 46 front, 22 rear. I also...

My favorite combo is a 46 front, 22 rear. I also like 48 front, 22 rear. When changing ratios, it's helpful if you have a half-link that match your chain on hand. I like being able to nail down the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

Really nice - all good quality equipment. I love...

Really nice - all good quality equipment. I love those old style barrel grips on the handlebars.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

The Rudge is basically a frame set. Rigida rims...

The Rudge is basically a frame set. Rigida rims are probably from the 70s, front wheel replaced, rear hub might be original. Whatever fenders, lighting, and other peripherals are largely gone. So...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,247
Posted By SirMike1983

It seems like I'm constantly churning bikes in or...

It seems like I'm constantly churning bikes in or out. I sold several bikes in 2023. I bought a few, and I built a few up:

1939/40 Raleigh Model 35: bought from a fellow collector. Great bike,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

Some of the older mattress saddles and horsehair...

Some of the older mattress saddles and horsehair saddles like the Brooks, Wrights, etc. are not bad. They fit fairly well and are reasonably comfortable. You don't need a brand new Brooks B66 on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 08:10 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,999
Posted By SirMike1983

Thanks, will send him an email.

Thanks, will send him an email.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 11,999
Posted By SirMike1983

You can take thin brass hobby tubing or #3...

You can take thin brass hobby tubing or #3 fishing leader sleeve and press it onto the cable using a Bell Systems B crimper. You'll probably need to smooth down the crimped tubing just a bit with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,050
Posted By SirMike1983

Use of 9/16 by 20 goes back well before WWII....

Use of 9/16 by 20 goes back well before WWII. I've owned bikes from the 1920s and 30s that used it. They were all English-made bikes.

Good observation above - one-piece cranks ran 1/2 pedal shanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 771
Posted By SirMike1983

If you want the full experience with rod brakes,...

If you want the full experience with rod brakes, old-style frame with bolt-up seat stays, etc., I'd look for a 1983 or earlier Nottingham-made bike at the very least. If you want to up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,176
Posted By SirMike1983

There has always been a certain percentage of...

There has always been a certain percentage of vintage bike sellers who severely over-price items. It was true when things were in-person, when eBay started, and now with Facebook. They "know what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

The set up I used is as light as I could go for...

The set up I used is as light as I could go for pulling these cogs. It's a medium-duty bench vise bolted down to a very heavy, old wooden work bench that originally served a pipe organ maker sometime...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

Spent part of the weekend pulling cogs from...

Spent part of the weekend pulling cogs from threaded Sturmey drivers. There's no real way to tell how hard it will be to pull any particular cog from one of these drivers. One of the four drivers was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 10:57 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,659
Posted By SirMike1983

For Raleighs - if I have good condition old...

For Raleighs - if I have good condition old Raleigh spokes on hand, I'll use those. I don't mind re-using if they're in good shape. If I don't have enough of those, then I use new old stock Union...
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