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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

The advantage of building up SA AW wheels for...

The advantage of building up SA AW wheels for those bikes, is not having to deal with the odd ball Raleigh Sport parts. I have a Motobecane, Raleigh Grand Prix, and '77 Raleigh Rampar built up as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

As a kid working in a bike shop in the 70s,...

As a kid working in a bike shop in the 70s, remember replacing the OEM John Bull pads for those. Supposed to be safer, etc. Interesting to see that picture.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

Interesting details on the bike. Fork crown, lamp, and brake levers.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/pxl_20230102_145431500_b4916187f7cb9d8176ef11656423b34d09d104ff.jpg
Old 1920 Cycling cover illustration.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7,831
Views: 932,226
Posted By steve21108

Cleaned up this Fiorelli

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/pxl_20220928_210035422_0bfd0bc1a15e0024f016dd2a09270da31556a62e.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

Not hard to fabricate a replacement, but can PM...

Not hard to fabricate a replacement, but can PM me and I can look through my 3 spd hardware for the least corroded piece for postage?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,012
Posted By steve21108

Sorry, a little late to this thread. Is...

Sorry, a little late to this thread.

Is there a source anyone uses for the Raleigh factory pedal blocks? I assume just a matter of finding some NOS rebuild kits? So far what I have found is in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-22, 07:41 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

3 Spds Parked on the Curb, Dublin

Interesting photo in a Wikipedia article; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_(novel)#/media/File:Fietsen_staan_tegen_de_stoeprand_geparkeerd_in_een_straat_in_Dublin,_Bestanddeelnr_191-0870.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 09:59 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 46,808
Posted By steve21108

I just came into a very similar Dawes Galaxy. It...

I just came into a very similar Dawes Galaxy. It has Pelissier hubs, Lycett L'Avenir leather seat, Frame is very small, likely a 19". Crankset is a Nervar cottered, which I will be salvaging.

Shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

Thanks. Rare hub.

Thanks. Rare hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

Pretty amazing! I have only ever seen one of...

Pretty amazing! I have only ever seen one of those hubs. It is the two cable five speed? What is the model designator of that hub?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-22, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7,831
Views: 932,226
Posted By steve21108

Handlebar Message

Hey Paul! Sorry, your bike got scrapped, but I need the bars and stem. Sir Walter is watching over it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

Thanks. I have two Dawes Kingpins in storage with...

Thanks. I have two Dawes Kingpins in storage with no tires. Looks like I will have to replace the rims.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-22, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

[QUOTE=rich110;22585645]I just picked up a dawes...

[QUOTE=rich110;22585645]I just picked up a dawes kingpin (3 speed SA) and went to service the hub but it now (didn't test before) makes a noise when freewheeling like a dry bearing scraping sound.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

Interesting post, and fantastic picture, but I...

Interesting post, and fantastic picture, but I would bet simply a part number would not help. OEM information lost to time, and tracking any remaining inventory would be hard. Is the hub marked SA?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-22, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,257
Posted By steve21108

I have hit critical mass on 3 Spds.

So, I need to start riding them. Still can't post pics. This my Bike Forum eighth post (Two more, and I can post pics.).

This forum is probably not the best for what I want? I would like to set up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 12:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,363
Posted By steve21108

One shop I worked in was in a small town, and...

One shop I worked in was in a small town, and would do extensive teardowns using carb cleaner for overhauls. Commercial laundry rags were expensive. We used red rags, and would wash them twice in hot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,749
Posted By steve21108

"What are you in for?" "Wrapped my CF bars...

"What are you in for?"

"Wrapped my CF bars 70s Bike Boom style, top to bottom. All would have been OK, but I was busted at the trendy coffee shop by a couple of fully accesorized roadies. Also had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-21, 07:45 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,791
Posted By steve21108

For a sprint, stay in the big ring with the left...

For a sprint, stay in the big ring with the left shifter, and get ready to slam the right shifter forward in a sprint. Throw the bike forward just before the line.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By steve21108

Shimano PD-M324 Part - Y-416 12000

Sorry, can't post any URLs.

Anyone out there able to find Shimano small parts?

The part number referenced is for the Rubber Seal on the inside of the pedal. Most all I encounter are damaged. RJ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,409
Posted By steve21108

I do not own a Wabi, but have ridden several....

I do not own a Wabi, but have ridden several. Really is, for what is left of the fixed gear thing, worth the money. Hope the back story is a good one. I have a Swobo Sanchez, heavy, but is fun to...
Forum: Introductions
04-18-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 473
Posted By steve21108

Madison County Trails

I lived in O'Fallon, IL 2003/11. Was worth the drive or ride to the trails up and around Edwardsville. Loved the coffee shop. Loved riding the trails in Friday afternoon in the Winter in my Arctic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,904
Posted By steve21108

Perry Hub, 700c wheel.

Back in the early 80s some distributor was building those wheels with a narrow Mavic clincher rim. I found one on a junker bike last winter. Had forgotten about that little fad until I saw the wheel....
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