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03-05-12, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,052
Posted By 385xza

That is a very interesting bike, wish it was...

That is a very interesting bike, wish it was mine. I have never seen that combination of gears and brakes before on a single machine. I would suggest it didn't come out of the factory like that but...
01-06-11, 11:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,564
Posted By 385xza

Hi Dawes man. You are on the right track with...

Hi Dawes man. You are on the right track with Ebay (UK) I have never had a Resilion equipped bicycle so I have not taken too much notice but the parts do come up on Ebay occasionally.
I didn't...
11-13-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By 385xza

OK guys an update, after considering the advice...

OK guys an update, after considering the advice offered I went looking for a front derailer I ended up with a brand new Campagnola unit sold as a "9 speed" for just 10 pounds sterling. Its a beutiful...
10-30-10, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By 385xza

Thanks everybody for the replies, I now know what...

Thanks everybody for the replies, I now know what I am looking for. With regards to the friction shift twist grip I mentioned it is a "no name" I purchased of the Bay and as surreal suggests it is...
10-23-10, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By 385xza

Which front mech ?

Hi All.
I am currently re-building an old Raleigh Pioneer 120 frame into a city bike, i.e for commuting etc, as the entire drive train was toast when I rescued it I have started again from scratch...
04-12-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,116
Posted By 385xza

No 1st gear !!

I had a similar problem recently and believe it or not it ended up the length of the indicator rod being to long for the particular hub (It must have been swapped at some point) There are 2 lengths...
03-30-10, 04:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,618
Posted By 385xza

The first adjustment

Adjust the stem hight first it way past its max mark !!!
02-09-10, 09:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,136
Posted By 385xza

I've got a pair of Atoms on a Raleigh Grand-Prix,...

I've got a pair of Atoms on a Raleigh Grand-Prix, the dust caps screw off ( they have ATOM stamped onto the dust cap)
02-08-10, 05:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,136
Posted By 385xza

Hi. Just thought I'd add this to the mix,...

Hi.
Just thought I'd add this to the mix, Raleigh did make some pretty cheap Rat-Traps with none servicable bearings, I think you may have a pair of these. Atom were a much better quality and are...
08-12-09, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By 385xza

File a small flat on the bar where the pinch bolt...

File a small flat on the bar where the pinch bolt sits, that will give it more surface area to bite and also a small shoulder to prevent movement..... Had the same problem
08-04-09, 03:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By 385xza

Try EBay, there is a guy in Scotland who sells...

Try EBay, there is a guy in Scotland who sells them, make sure you ask for the Raleigh type as there is also a Phillips type which are slightly different.
07-17-09, 07:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,589
Posted By 385xza

If it needs new spokes i would suggest getting...

If it needs new spokes i would suggest getting new alloy wheels complete s it will save much time and in the end will be a better job than re-spoked steels ie lighter and safer (better braking)
07-17-09, 06:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,833
Posted By 385xza

I reckon it has some history as a 50's machine....

I reckon it has some history as a 50's machine. My opinion is it possibly started life as a Humber roadster, this I say because of the roller brakes and Westwood rims.
Sometime later it possibly...
07-16-09, 01:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,589
Posted By 385xza

looks like an oxalic acid project to me, keep it...

looks like an oxalic acid project to me, keep it simple, just strip, clean de-rust, and replace tyres ,cables, brake pads, its never going to be worth a fortune but will still serve you well for...
05-26-09, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,313
Posted By 385xza

Why not drip a little oil into the bottom bracket...

Why not drip a little oil into the bottom bracket by way of the spindle shaft on both sides (put bike on its side) you dont have to do any dismantling for that and if the noise goes away you know...
03-05-09, 05:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,095
Posted By 385xza

Yes, straight out of the bottle is fine, lightly...

Yes, straight out of the bottle is fine, lightly rusted parts only take a couple of hours soaking. I usually dump bits in the vinegar during strip-down (remove grease first) and just leave the parts...
03-03-09, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Posted By 385xza

I had a similar issue with a BSA of roughly the...

I had a similar issue with a BSA of roughly the same vintage, the pedal arm was catching on the chainstay but there was a little bit of adjustment available on the spindle.
loosen the cotter pin to...
03-03-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,095
Posted By 385xza

Vinegar is my favourite rust remover it works...

Vinegar is my favourite rust remover it works very well, make sure the parts are degreased before putting in the vinegar. what I like about this method is that it works but is also very mild with no...
12-10-08, 07:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,417
Posted By 385xza

They both look to be lovely old bikes, judging...

They both look to be lovely old bikes, judging from the headset styles I would say they are 40's/50's frames, the blue one looks very original, the gold one looks as if it was upgraded sometime in...
12-09-08, 05:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,835
Posted By 385xza

There should be a date code on the rear axle...

There should be a date code on the rear axle allowing a pretty accurate date of manufacture for the bike. I would say from the ammount of BSA logo'd parts that you bike is pre 1957 when Raleigh took...
12-01-08, 07:11 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,835
Posted By 385xza

Pulsing front brake

I had a similar issue with my Royal Enfield front rod brake after I rebuilt the front wheel. I cured it by turning the bike upside down and by using a cable tie on the front brake lever I was able to...
11-07-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,279
Posted By 385xza

You made the leather seat cover and saddle bag!...

You made the leather seat cover and saddle bag! fantastic job.
10-30-08, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,335
Posted By 385xza

Had a similar issue once, I used some course...

Had a similar issue once, I used some course steel wool to clean the threads inside the bottom bracket resulting in loads of rust and paint being removed from the threads deep inside where the old...
09-04-08, 02:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By 385xza

Both bikes are very similar and look to be in...

Both bikes are very similar and look to be in reasonable condition to start with, why don't you choose one to renovate and use the other as your "pattern" and reference quide?
You will find plenty...
09-03-08, 06:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 673
Posted By 385xza

Many of the Raleigh racers and tourers of that...

Many of the Raleigh racers and tourers of that era would have had the braze on on the fork blade for a lamp bracket, this was due to the popularity at the time of centre pull brakes which meant that...
08-28-08, 04:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By 385xza

Just strip, clean, service and enjoy it is way to...

Just strip, clean, service and enjoy it is way to good to repaint it looks great as it is

385xza
08-15-08, 03:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,219
Posted By 385xza

That is a rare find indeed, I rescued a similar...

That is a rare find indeed, I rescued a similar aged mens model which was just short of being a total wreck, the condition of your is amazing. you pictures help fill in some blanks for me regarding...
08-12-08, 03:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,822
Posted By 385xza

That chainring with 3 artillery pieces is from a...

That chainring with 3 artillery pieces is from a Royal Enfield, the head badge also had an artillery motiff and the legend "built like a gun". These chain rings in usable condition are quite hard to...
08-12-08, 03:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By 385xza

If it was a Dunlop tyre then it could have been...

If it was a Dunlop tyre then it could have been 30+ years old. Dunlop made bicycle tyres at Speke near Liverpool but the factory closed in the late 70's
08-06-08, 03:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,041
Posted By 385xza

Parts are still available in the UK, not sure...

Parts are still available in the UK, not sure about the States.

385XZA
05-13-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,768
Posted By 385xza

Are you sure that the Westwood wheels are...

Are you sure that the Westwood wheels are original and/or correct? The reason I ask is that you bike appears to be fitted with a caliper brake, Westwood rims are for rod brakes, maybe 27" wheels...
05-12-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 41,911
Posted By 385xza

That is a very bright yellow!! I have never seen...

That is a very bright yellow!! I have never seen one that colour in the UK, ours are all in more subdued tones!!
I like the fenders on the export models, the stays are nicer, the U.K examples at...
05-10-08, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By 385xza

If you are builder a cruiser/town bike I would go...

If you are builder a cruiser/town bike I would go for 650B as they are super smooth and comfortable.... and a bit unusual as well!
05-07-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,087
Posted By 385xza

The round thing on the chainstay should be...

The round thing on the chainstay should be threaded, it is to attache a full chainguard.
05-02-08, 03:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 653
Posted By 385xza

Sourcing Westwood rims can be difficult even...

Sourcing Westwood rims can be difficult even sometimes here in the UK, there are some work-arounds.

Keep an eye out for a donor bike with better wheels than yours. (It's a sure thing that now you...
05-01-08, 02:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,362
Posted By 385xza

The frame does look very similar the the Grand...

The frame does look very similar the the Grand Prix frame, no doubt it is. It is still a very interesting bike though and I have not seen a similar Rudge, be a nice one for the collection.
04-25-08, 01:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By 385xza

I agree with that.... she has survived 50+ years...

I agree with that.... she has survived 50+ years so what's a bit of time and energy to put her back on the road, well worth the effort I think.
04-19-08, 02:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,865
Posted By 385xza

There is a bloke in the UK trading as Archie...

There is a bloke in the UK trading as Archie Wilkinson Cycle Speedway Equipment, he list 26x1,3/8 alloy wheels, these appear to be standard equipment on speedway bikes, I don,t know if he supplies...
04-14-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,333
Posted By 385xza

I think what you will need is the "push fit"...

I think what you will need is the "push fit" filler cap, Sturmey ganged from the metal flip top filler cap which was threaded into the hub shell to the plastic push fit type in the 60's I think. If...
04-11-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 973
Posted By 385xza

Are you sure it is not cable tension that is...

Are you sure it is not cable tension that is causing the problem ? If the fulcrum clip is in the wrong position you can run out of cable travel before you can select all gears.
04-11-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,624
Posted By 385xza

That crack looks to bad to risk riding the bike...

That crack looks to bad to risk riding the bike in that condition, it could result in a serious accident. I would look for a replacement fork or failing that have a welder check it out.
04-09-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,029
Posted By 385xza

I thought that the "N" on some 3 speed triggers...

I thought that the "N" on some 3 speed triggers meant "Normal" ie direct drive so that you had high normal and low.
04-09-08, 05:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By 385xza

Just looked a little closer at your second photo...

Just looked a little closer at your second photo and it appears that the cable adjuster for the gears is not locked up properly, I bet that this is the problem, a little adjustment should cure it.
04-09-08, 05:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By 385xza

BSA were bought out by Raleigh in about 1957 but...

BSA were bought out by Raleigh in about 1957 but BSA badged bikes continued to be produced by Raleigh at least into the late 70's possibly later.
Some BSA decals are available from "Nick at Lloyds"...
04-06-08, 07:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,901
Posted By 385xza

the Triumph Palm Beach I believe dates somewhere...

the Triumph Palm Beach I believe dates somewhere between 65/75 ish and is a Raliegh by another name a good machine but I would doubt it would have much value to a collector. as you say it rides...
04-05-08, 04:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,016
Posted By 385xza

Are you trying to fit the RD hanger through the...

Are you trying to fit the RD hanger through the fender eyelet? it should be fitted through the dropout were the axle goes.
The hanger goes on the outside of the dropout, the small part held to the...
04-05-08, 04:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,926
Posted By 385xza

Welcome back Mike.

Welcome back Mike.
03-30-08, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,615
Posted By 385xza

I think the flats on the fixed cup are actually...

I think the flats on the fixed cup are actually 5/8ths not 16mm, not much difference but with them being so shallow you need as much grip as possible.
03-23-08, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 378,757
Posted By 385xza

I became a 650B fan without even knowing it ! I...

I became a 650B fan without even knowing it ! I got a pre-war Royal Enfield off EBay for £1, it was in a real mess with everything covered in black or silver paint. After a long search while the...
03-17-08, 03:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,877
Posted By 385xza

I agree, Hammerite is a good industrial product...

I agree, Hammerite is a good industrial product for rough metal surfaces that require protection I have used it but would not recommend it for a bike frame.
There is a product called Hammerite...
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