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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-12, 10:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,559
Posted By FishBiscuit

Thanks for the replies, everyone. The consensus...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. The consensus seems to be that the holes aren't a hazard. I like the idea of covering the holes with tape and mounting a clamp-on bottle holder bracket there. Would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-12, 12:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,559
Posted By FishBiscuit

Holes in Seat Tube

Hi everyone,

I impulse-bid on an early-80s Dawes Atlantis off of eBay a couple of weeks ago while doing a search for "531 60cm" and finding an auction that was ending within 3 minutes and within...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,815
Posted By FishBiscuit

Haha, yes. I absolutely love that 1970 Mixte! If...

Haha, yes. I absolutely love that 1970 Mixte! If it were only a wee bit bigger for me, that would be my go-to bike. I've got a 1971 International that I've been slowly gathering parts for, so that'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,815
Posted By FishBiscuit

Thank you! That is a Sugino Super Maxy...

Thank you!

That is a Sugino Super Maxy crankset with 47/34. It was on the bike when I bought it as a triple, with a 53 on the outside. It is being replaced soon since the bottom bracket that goes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 03:10 AM
Replies: 2,175
Views: 534,815
Posted By FishBiscuit

Lots of nice looking bikes here! Here's my...

Lots of nice looking bikes here!

Here's my daily commute vehicle, an ever-evolving 23.5" 1973 Super Course:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7429562370_da293164c9.jpg...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-14-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,261
Posted By FishBiscuit

Of these 10 rear derailleurs that you have, do...

Of these 10 rear derailleurs that you have, do you have any long cage versions that you're willing to part with? I bought a 600 Arabesque derailleur and shifter set from ebay last week, but I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-12-11, 10:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,992
Posted By FishBiscuit

I'm not as technically minded as the rest of you...

I'm not as technically minded as the rest of you folks, but I recently put the VO Left Bank 22.2mm handlebars on one of my bikes, and they are a bit flexy when I bear my weight down on them while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-11, 01:27 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,128
Posted By FishBiscuit

Very nice! Those SOMA bars look great. If the...

Very nice! Those SOMA bars look great. If the price comes down a bit, I might get some for the spare 24" Raleigh Tourist frame that I need to do something with...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-25-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By FishBiscuit

I got all the parts I needed! Thanks rhm, and...

I got all the parts I needed! Thanks rhm, and wooden shoe biker at the raleightwenty forum, for your help!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

Looks like it was originally available in Bronze...

Looks like it was originally available in Bronze Green and Coffee Brown during the 70s.

You can find info here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/superbe.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

It would look alright to me, personally. Black...

It would look alright to me, personally. Black and chrome: a classic combination. A purist might turn their nose up at it, but who cares? You won't encounter many purists riding about in the world....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

I'm currently cleaning up a black 21" 1969...

I'm currently cleaning up a black 21" 1969 Raleigh Sports Drop Frame (actually two- selecting the best parts to build one nice one)- of the coffee, green, black, and white Raleighs at my place, I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-19-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,878
Posted By FishBiscuit

I'll have to look for those. I think I have one...

I'll have to look for those. I think I have one Alex Y303 rim that came on my white Twenty (fitted with BMX hubs and 20 x 1.95 tires that don't quite fit). That Alex rim didn't have enough spoke...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-18-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,878
Posted By FishBiscuit

That's a great find! I recently picked up a...

That's a great find! I recently picked up a similar coffee colored 1971 Raleigh Twenty that I'm currently working on getting back on the road. I'll probably keep that one in stock-shape since it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,756
Posted By FishBiscuit

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1183...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1183.snc4/150579_1734076040063_1483411350_1828052_5158616_n.jpg
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-17-11, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By FishBiscuit

@Russcoles11: That's a great idea. I do have some...

@Russcoles11: That's a great idea. I do have some friends in the UK. I have some leads on all of the parts now, so I might be in luck.

@alecw35: Definitely dangerous. After my initial ride, I took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-11, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

I love your Sprite! That chainguard is nice....

I love your Sprite! That chainguard is nice. Besides the saddle, your rear rack is the most valuable part of the bike- In good shape, I've seen those go for well over $100 on eBay. Did you add that,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

Beautiful bike! Nice restoration!

Beautiful bike! Nice restoration!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

The largest Sports I've seen is a 23", and they...

The largest Sports I've seen is a 23", and they show up for sale frequently. The 24" DL-1 Tourist (Men's) is fairly common (and available with a full Chaincase, less common). My Sprite 27 3-Speed has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,203
Posted By FishBiscuit

My main motivator for getting a folding bike is...

My main motivator for getting a folding bike is the ability to fold it so that it'll fit into the trunk of my car. For it to fit completely, I do have to turn the bars parallel to the wheel, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

I don't have a 23" Sports to compare, but I can...

I don't have a 23" Sports to compare, but I can tell you that the DL-1 from the 60s-80s was only available in 22" and 24" models. My 24" DL-1, from the front of the tire to the end of the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

... makes for one of my favorite photos! What...

... makes for one of my favorite photos! What rims did you put on your Twenty? That's the next upgrade for mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

I put Schwalbe tubes (model AV17) and Schwalbe...

I put Schwalbe tubes (model AV17) and Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tires on my DL-1s, and I couldn't be happier. I ordered my tubes and tires from Calhoun Cycle, but I know they're around. Harris Cyclery...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

Holy cow! That's quite a haul! Great find!...

Holy cow! That's quite a haul! Great find! They're wonderful bikes- I love mine. We've got three at my house now, only not in as good of shape as yours!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-14-11, 12:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By FishBiscuit

WTB: Raleigh Twenty Steering tube parts

I also posted this in the vintage forum, but it was suggested that I post here too.

I just picked up a second Raleigh Twenty yesterday, and for the most part, the bike is stock and in great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,203
Posted By FishBiscuit

Thanks Kurt, I tried to PM you, but without...

Thanks Kurt,

I tried to PM you, but without 50 posts under my belt, I'm not allowed to. I attempted to send you an email, but I'm not sure if it made it to you or not.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,203
Posted By FishBiscuit

I'm missing one of those two. I picked up a bolt...

I'm missing one of those two. I picked up a bolt of a diameter narrower than to the hole, a couple of washers, and a couple of nuts from Home Depot, and used that to hold on the chainguard. Works so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,203
Posted By FishBiscuit

I'd looked into a modern threadless headset as a...

I'd looked into a modern threadless headset as a solution, but if I were to replace those old bearing races with a threadless headset, what's to keep that top nut from unscrewing without the other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-11, 04:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,203
Posted By FishBiscuit

Raleigh Twenty Parts

I just picked up a second Raleigh Twenty tonight, and for the most part, the bike is stock and in great condition.

One problem though:

At some point in the bike's history, someone attempted to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-13-11, 03:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,989
Posted By FishBiscuit

That's one sweet R20!

That's one sweet R20!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-11, 12:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,545,513
Posted By FishBiscuit

Ah ha! So that's where that bike ended up. Nice...

Ah ha! So that's where that bike ended up. Nice find! Well worth the trip.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,551
Posted By FishBiscuit

You guys are all awesome! Great suggestions. The...

You guys are all awesome! Great suggestions. The M-80 suggestion sounds great, but I think I save that as a last resort. The space behind the crown thimbles, as far as I can tell, is isolated from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,224
Posted By FishBiscuit

It's when we stop looking for our holy grail bike...

It's when we stop looking for our holy grail bike that our holy grail bike rolls into our lives. That bike was fated to you. So cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-11, 03:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,224
Posted By FishBiscuit

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmen...

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=184625&d=1294074433

Wow! That's really cool! Have you had any luck finding a new home for it? If not, my apartment always has room for another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-11, 03:03 AM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 875,846
Posted By FishBiscuit

Beautiful bike! Nice work. What was that seat you...

Beautiful bike! Nice work. What was that seat you replaced?!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 11:58 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 875,846
Posted By FishBiscuit

Here's my most recent photo of the Tourist with...

Here's my most recent photo of the Tourist with the headlamp, reflectors, bell, and sprocket installed.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5337761721_ab437b4eae.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 875,846
Posted By FishBiscuit

I've posted this to the "Your Classic & Vintage...

I've posted this to the "Your Classic & Vintage Rides" thread before, but I figured it's probably appropriate to post here as well...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5247444669_6e40a13c8a.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 10:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,551
Posted By FishBiscuit

Keeping them in there and painting around them is...

Keeping them in there and painting around them is definitely my other option. If I'm paying buku bucks for a paint job, though, I'd like to approach the problem in the most anal retentive way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 10:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,551
Posted By FishBiscuit

Interesting theory. Thanks for the suggestion,...

Interesting theory. Thanks for the suggestion, but I'm leery of hammering on any of the tubes on the frame. I would think if the the thimbles could simply vibrate out, riding the bike down a typical...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,551
Posted By FishBiscuit

Prepairing a Raleigh for painting- How to deal with crown thimbles?

I'm prepping a 1970s Raleigh frame for painting or powder coating, and I was wondering if anyone here knows the best non-destructive method for removing the chrome thimbles (or dimples, or indents,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,809
Posted By FishBiscuit

I believe I was charged $12, plus $8 for shipping...

I believe I was charged $12, plus $8 for shipping (to minimize the shipping damage, I ordered some other odds and ends, including a 2nd clamp). For as simple as the bracket is, I'm certain you could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,809
Posted By FishBiscuit

I got a clamp that mounts onto the Raleigh Heron...

I got a clamp that mounts onto the Raleigh Heron headlamp bracket, purchased from Yellow Jersey. I had to email them with a photo to be sure they knew what I was talking about. I'm using it to mount...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,250
Posted By FishBiscuit

Haha, she's actually the one that got me into the...

Haha, she's actually the one that got me into the vintage bike obsession! I wasn't even aware of them until she started gushing about how great the bike she rode in junior high school was, and how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-10, 10:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,250
Posted By FishBiscuit

I got a nice hat for Tweed Rides and some novelty...

I got a nice hat for Tweed Rides and some novelty socks with bicycles pictured on them. For my girlfriend, I obtained and restored a 1978 Raleigh Sports Lady's model (new bearings, lube, brake pads,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-10, 01:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,052
Posted By FishBiscuit

For removing the cotter pins, I bought one of...

For removing the cotter pins, I bought one of these:
http://bikesmithdesign.com/CotterPress/index.html

But, for me, I knew it would be worth it since I knew I was going to be restoring at least...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,258
Posted By FishBiscuit

I don't know if others had sent in the tip as...

I don't know if others had sent in the tip as well, but as soon as I saw that listing, I wrote to tell him that it was probably a 1981 (certainly not a '51) judging by the typography and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-10, 12:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,258
Posted By FishBiscuit

By the way, what was your trick to getting those...

By the way, what was your trick to getting those brake lever springs back on? I took apart my girlfriend's DL-1L handlebar to reverse the right and left brake rods and I've been having trouble...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,258
Posted By FishBiscuit

I love that lamp on there! Very cool!

I love that lamp on there! Very cool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-10, 12:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,258
Posted By FishBiscuit

Throughout the 70s, the DL-1s seemed to have come...

Throughout the 70s, the DL-1s seemed to have come with the B72 and B66 Saddles. I've got a B66 on my Tourist, and I think it's springy enough for my 180lb self. I've even taken it down a horse trail,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-10, 02:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,258
Posted By FishBiscuit

I know this is an old post, but I figured I'd...

I know this is an old post, but I figured I'd reply anyway since I had a similar experience when I first brought my 1976 DL-1 home. The headset shouldn't be tight at all- In my case, it turned out...
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