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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

Thanks for the offer, but I don’t foresee needing...

Thanks for the offer, but I don’t foresee needing any. I know where they are if I ever do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

This morning before I read this post I...

This morning before I read this post I reinstalled the internals and set the hub up without as much slop. I took the bike for a spin and it is definitely quieter. Although there is still extra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

Right now the internals are out of the hub. ...

Right now the internals are out of the hub. Generally I am of the little bit of slop school.

I’ll put it back together and see how it goes.

With an AW I tighten the drive side down tight and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

Sturmey archer fm

I tried this as a separate thread and no one responded.

I have a SA FM that works fine, but is noisy in normal gear. I removed the internals from the wheel, just to see if I could at least see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 98
Posted By bluesteak

Sturmey Archer FM

I have a wheel with an FM hub that makes a lot of noise in normal gear. Yesterday I took the internals out to have a look. For some reason I was expecting something that looked like fw/s5...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 451
Posted By bluesteak

The site I was looking at was...

The site I was looking at was Hadland.files.Wordpress.com. The internals are not completely assembled. Step 6 is fitting the clutch.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 451
Posted By bluesteak

Keeping in mind I have no experience, it appears...

Keeping in mind I have no experience, it appears from “Hadland” that the indicator is assembled in the middle of the process(step 4 and 5) while the internals are out of the hub.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 451
Posted By bluesteak

Looks like an interesting project, but missing a...

Looks like an interesting project, but missing a few items. If you are stymied on the hub, I have a complete kb4 that I bought on eBay in one of my weaker moments. It seems to work fine, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By bluesteak

Indicator

I want to revive this thread again, because I have a number of s5 hub and am contemplating converting one to an FW. Most of my questions were answered in the tread, however I bought a 4speed...
Forum: Folding Bikes Marketplace
11-28-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 203
Posted By bluesteak

For sale: Sturmey archer S5 Hub

For Sale 69-7 Sturmey Archer S5 hub, 28 hole shell, 6 inch axle. Hub appears to have been scavenged for donor parts, but the internals are intact and easily removed. They could be inserted into an...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-25-23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By bluesteak

Sold

Sold
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By bluesteak

Price reduced

Price reduced from $35 plus shipping to $25 plus shipping.
mQUOTE=bluesteak;23068947]For sale:

Sturmey Archer S5 68/9 hub with 28 hole shell. Appears to be like new and likely was never laced in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-11-23, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By bluesteak

Sturmey archer S5 hub

Sold

Sturmey Archer S5 68/9 hub with 28 hole shell. Appears to be like new and likely was never laced in wheel.

includes original threaded push rod, but is missing the bellcrank and indicator....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By bluesteak

The bike seems to be in good shape, although who...

The bike seems to be in good shape, although who knows what it would take to make it rideable. If it has a Hercules hub it will have a threaded driver which makes it hard to lower the gearing for an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

Awesome!!

Awesome!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-23, 11:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,004
Posted By bluesteak

I have never seen anything like that chain case...

I have never seen anything like that chain case set up. Anyone else seen it before?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,004
Posted By bluesteak

I am interested in anything BSA, hoping to see...

I am interested in anything BSA, hoping to see photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-23, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By bluesteak

Most of these hubs take 3/16 bearings, but there...

Most of these hubs take 3/16 bearings, but there are some that take 1/4 bearings. My Clubman has a Bayliss Wiley alloy front hub with 1/4 bearings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

I have a couple of bikes that have slotted front...

I have a couple of bikes that have slotted front axles. I have them on the none drive side of the bike. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-23, 05:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,030
Posted By bluesteak

It is difficult to get a sense of size from the...

It is difficult to get a sense of size from the photos on the thread. I have a pair of 20 inch British children’s Bicycles that take 20 x 1 3/8 (37-451) tires. I bought one replacement at my local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-23, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,750
Posted By bluesteak

Those braze-ons would be similar to the tabs on...

Those braze-ons would be similar to the tabs on my 51 clubman, to mound the Bluemels mudguard, but ground off. I don’t see a good shot of the fork. Does it have something similar?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-23, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

S5

Thanks for the videos. I had already watched the s5 video, and it seems like he stopped, and didn’t take apart the sun gear assembly.

I took a closer look after I posted, and actually took the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

S5 hub dog ring

I am working on the s5 hubs I bought on eBay.
I have been opening them up and pulling out the internals intact.

The second hub I opened had the locknut that holds the dog ring(has 138) was loose...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-23, 05:23 AM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

Very nice Rudge, paint and saddle look good. I...

Very nice Rudge, paint and saddle look good. I am rooting for you to be able to keep the original SW.

Keep us posted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-23, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By bluesteak

Possibly with the changes you made you made the...

Possibly with the changes you made you made the cable too taught so that the shifter won’t actually click into first. Try moving the fulcrum back a hair to loosen the cable or get some slack with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-04-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By bluesteak

Here are photos I mentioned in my PM ...

Here are photos I mentioned in my PM
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Forum: Tandem Bikes and Gear Marketplace
08-02-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By bluesteak

Burley Duet softride tandem

We are too old and weak to enjoy this bike anymore. It needs to find a new loving home.

$800 if picked up at our home in New Holland, PA.

I can send more photos and more information....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

S5 28 holes

I became the owner of 6 late 60’s s5 hubs. Most are missing the pushrods, and none have bell cranks, all have 28 holes. Were these originally muscle bike hubs? Can you build a reasonably strong...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-30-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By bluesteak

I have an order of hubs coming Monday. I may...

I have an order of hubs coming Monday. I may have some interest after I take inventory.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

13/32 26tpi is correct. Bike shops should have...

13/32 26tpi is correct. Bike shops should have them, and there are sellers on eBay.

I use SAE 30 oil in my hubs. If the hub works a couple drops occasionally should be fine.

The original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

I very much appreciate SirMike’s ride photos, and...

I very much appreciate SirMike’s ride photos, and the attention to detail on his bikes. It is to Smokey here for me to do a ride today.

On another note, this hobby takes you to strange places. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,809
Posted By bluesteak

I am with Mike, why torture yourself. If you...

I am with Mike, why torture yourself. If you want to, I am sure it can be done. In fact I am certain I read an account in this forum of someone completing a century on a 52 sports with an oilbath...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-24-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By bluesteak

I have old bearings in the bag, and may have some...

I have old bearings in the bag, and may have some new. I’ll let you know Monday.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-24-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By bluesteak

I have a BAYLISS and Wiley 14, caked with dried...

I have a BAYLISS and Wiley 14, caked with dried up grease, and a set of BW cups that look decent. 128 mm total length.

$15 plus the cost of a flat rate box.

would you like photos?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By bluesteak

There was a Mercury Bicycle company in...

There was a Mercury Bicycle company in Birmingham. There is a write up online by the online bicycle museum.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 264
Posted By bluesteak

The Birmingham chain guard appears to be...

The Birmingham chain guard appears to be original. It could have been built by Hercules for an American company in the 50’s. It likely was originally a coaster brake single speed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-23, 04:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,007
Posted By bluesteak

Mine weighs 30.4 lb., with steel mud guards,...

Mine weighs 30.4 lb., with steel mud guards, alloy FM, CR 18 700c rims
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-26-23, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By bluesteak

Is the hub working in the wide range(1,3,5) or...

Is the hub working in the wide range(1,3,5) or the medium range (2,3,4)?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-23, 06:50 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

Amen, the shoes and the brake mechanism don’t...

Amen, the shoes and the brake mechanism don’t rotate. However I love Mike’s finished bikes.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-14-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,031
Posted By bluesteak

I could pick it up and keep it at my house in New...

I could pick it up and keep it at my house in New Holland. Exactly where is it?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,547
Posted By bluesteak

If it is the light blue one. In the one link, it...

If it is the light blue one. In the one link, it looks to be a good deal. I would ride it the way it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,750
Posted By bluesteak

[QUOTE=RustyJames;22770646][QUOTE=bluesteak;227659...

[QUOTE=RustyJames;22770646][QUOTE=bluesteak;22765985]

I’ll try to make the existing shifter work but it’s hammered and doesn’t move. The rear part of the cable pulls the chain no problem so I’ll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,750
Posted By bluesteak

If you can find one a BSA hub would be first...

If you can find one a BSA hub would be first choice, Bayliss Wiley made nice period Hubs. They made an alloy High flange hub for club bikes, but I don’t see any on eBay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,750
Posted By bluesteak

[QUOTE=RustyJames;22765550]Spitballing but I...

[QUOTE=RustyJames;22765550]Spitballing but I wonder if I used a SA shifter it would work opposite? Pulled all the way back would be 3rd? A quick scan of the ‘bay and BSA shifters aren’t falling out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,750
Posted By bluesteak

As other’s have pointed out BSA and SA hubs...

As other’s have pointed out BSA and SA hubs function differently, and you should have a BSA shifter. The shifter shown in the pics, appears likely to be designed for the hub, but I could be wrong
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 527
Posted By bluesteak

I have a similar stem on my 51 Raleigh clubman...

I have a similar stem on my 51 Raleigh clubman which I bought already restored. Mine has an expander and a clamp. The clamp requires an extended steerer to work. Someone correct me if I am wrong,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,276
Posted By bluesteak

If you would consider a folder, there is a...

If you would consider a folder, there is a separate forum for folders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-22, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

Why do we do this?

My question is why keep or collect vintage English three speed bicycles.

The answer for me is firstly, my Dad had an old Phillips that he road to work, and I road on some of my early bicycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 27,967
Views: 4,523,333
Posted By bluesteak

Sorry for the delayed response. At the time...

Sorry for the delayed response.

At the time it really had to have the wheels tried.

now that I have gone over it. Greased the headset, bottom bracket, and worked on the hubs, tried the wheels,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-27-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,213
Posted By bluesteak

Thanks for your input. I’m old school where if...

Thanks for your input. I’m old school where if your seat post stuck out 4 inches you needed a bigger frame.

Seems like I will need to adjust my thinking.
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