For the love of English 3 speeds...
10-11-21, 05:13 PM
Senior Member
Great job! I guess that’s why they call it Heartbreak hill?
congrats on your 1st place category.
What sort of comments did did you get from other riders?
congrats on your 1st place category.
What sort of comments did did you get from other riders?
10-11-21, 05:26 PM
Senior Member
gster
That bike is like a cultural commentary on the difference between Canada and the US. Ted Williams bike and Baseball while Canada used a sports figure from hockey for their bikes branding.
I would not mind some close up pics if you have them!
That bike is like a cultural commentary on the difference between Canada and the US. Ted Williams bike and Baseball while Canada used a sports figure from hockey for their bikes branding.
I would not mind some close up pics if you have them!
10-11-21, 06:46 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,572
Bikes: 1971 Hercules, 1978 Raleigh Superbe, 1978 Raleigh Tourist, 1964 Glider 3 Speed, 1967 Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed, 1968 Hercules AMF 3 Speed, 1972 Raleigh Superbe, 1976 Raleigh Superbe, 1957 Flying Pigeon, 1967 Dunelt 3 Speed
Mentioned: 57 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1028 Post(s)
Liked 443 Times
in
288 Posts
10-12-21, 04:16 AM
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,572
Bikes: 1971 Hercules, 1978 Raleigh Superbe, 1978 Raleigh Tourist, 1964 Glider 3 Speed, 1967 Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed, 1968 Hercules AMF 3 Speed, 1972 Raleigh Superbe, 1976 Raleigh Superbe, 1957 Flying Pigeon, 1967 Dunelt 3 Speed
Mentioned: 57 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1028 Post(s)
Liked 443 Times
in
288 Posts
gster
That bike is like a cultural commentary on the difference between Canada and the US. Ted Williams bike and Baseball while Canada used a sports figure from hockey for their bikes branding.
I would not mind some close up pics if you have them!
That bike is like a cultural commentary on the difference between Canada and the US. Ted Williams bike and Baseball while Canada used a sports figure from hockey for their bikes branding.
I would not mind some close up pics if you have them!
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cruiser-comm...ike/1568186940
Likes For gster:
10-12-21, 07:56 AM
On the road
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: New England
Posts: 2,176
Bikes: Old Schwinns and old Raleighs
Mentioned: 36 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 373 Post(s)
Liked 857 Times
in
327 Posts
1951 grey Raleigh Clubman:
__________________
Classic American and British Roadsters, Utility Bikes, and Sporting Bikes (1935-1979):
https://bikeshedva.blogspot.com/
Classic American and British Roadsters, Utility Bikes, and Sporting Bikes (1935-1979):
https://bikeshedva.blogspot.com/
Likes For SirMike1983:
10-12-21, 09:39 AM
Senior Member
SirMike1983
Beautiful machine! Such a classic and in the golden timeframe of Raleigh workmanship. You are lucky to ride it!
Beautiful machine! Such a classic and in the golden timeframe of Raleigh workmanship. You are lucky to ride it!
Likes For 3speedslow:
10-12-21, 09:43 AM
Senior Member
gster
Not perfect! Just got back from delivery rides on the scorcher. Found the old”challenge” tool bag I used to hang on it. While giving the various bolts a tight check found that the trigger cable fulcrum has had a bang. A metal one is in its future.
Not perfect! Just got back from delivery rides on the scorcher. Found the old”challenge” tool bag I used to hang on it. While giving the various bolts a tight check found that the trigger cable fulcrum has had a bang. A metal one is in its future.
10-12-21, 12:35 PM
Newbie
I like that Scorcher look. I think I will do that to my 1956 Rigby Brothers bike. The fenders are beat up and rusty and it would be too much to restore it back to original
10-12-21, 02:31 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,572
Bikes: 1971 Hercules, 1978 Raleigh Superbe, 1978 Raleigh Tourist, 1964 Glider 3 Speed, 1967 Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed, 1968 Hercules AMF 3 Speed, 1972 Raleigh Superbe, 1976 Raleigh Superbe, 1957 Flying Pigeon, 1967 Dunelt 3 Speed
Mentioned: 57 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1028 Post(s)
Liked 443 Times
in
288 Posts
gster
Not perfect! Just got back from delivery rides on the scorcher. Found the old”challenge” tool bag I used to hang on it. While giving the various bolts a tight check found that the trigger cable fulcrum has had a bang. A metal one is in its future.
Not perfect! Just got back from delivery rides on the scorcher. Found the old”challenge” tool bag I used to hang on it. While giving the various bolts a tight check found that the trigger cable fulcrum has had a bang. A metal one is in its future.
Aesthetically perfect.
This is my preferred style.
If I could just get my back and neck to agree....
Likes For gster:
10-12-21, 03:05 PM
Full Member
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 306
Bikes: a few
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 92 Post(s)
Liked 379 Times
in
144 Posts
My first English 3 speed is a Raleigh Twenty folding bike... in process of restoration.
Likes For tjfastback66:
10-12-21, 03:27 PM
working on my sandal tan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CID
Posts: 22,629
Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)
Mentioned: 98 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3871 Post(s)
Liked 2,568 Times
in
1,579 Posts
I'm thinking about getting some of these Kool-Stop "John Bull"-style brake pads so that I can re-use the original holders on my Armstrong. Anybody have experience with the fit? https://www.ebay.com/itm/324430427215
__________________
RUSA #7498
Originally Posted by noglider
People in this forum are not typical.
Last edited by ThermionicScott; 10-13-21 at 10:08 AM.
10-12-21, 09:59 PM
Bike Doctor
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 141
Bikes: Norco Cape Cod tandem, KHS Tandemania Cross, 1952 Claud Butler ladyback tandem, 1971 & '73 Raleigh Suberbes, 1985 Gazelle Sport Solide, 1985 Rossi professional
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 58 Post(s)
Liked 52 Times
in
24 Posts
Canadian Oddball
Here's one I've never heard of
A Raleigh built Eatons Glider..
Gordie Howe Special Edition.
Gordie Howe was a major Hockey Super Star in the
60's/70's.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordie_Howe
Here's one I've never heard of
A Raleigh built Eatons Glider..
Gordie Howe Special Edition.
Gordie Howe was a major Hockey Super Star in the
60's/70's.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordie_Howe
Nice paint, but missing chainguard. I'll pass at $750.
10-13-21, 03:56 AM
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,572
Bikes: 1971 Hercules, 1978 Raleigh Superbe, 1978 Raleigh Tourist, 1964 Glider 3 Speed, 1967 Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed, 1968 Hercules AMF 3 Speed, 1972 Raleigh Superbe, 1976 Raleigh Superbe, 1957 Flying Pigeon, 1967 Dunelt 3 Speed
Mentioned: 57 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1028 Post(s)
Liked 443 Times
in
288 Posts
Gordie lent his name to a complete line of Eatons sporting goods.
Likes For gster:
10-13-21, 06:59 AM
Phyllo-buster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 8,847
Bikes: roadsters, club bikes, fixed and classic
Mentioned: 133 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2298 Post(s)
Liked 2,055 Times
in
1,255 Posts
But a Gordie Howe elbow to the face? Priceless! He was as skilled and dirty as the day is long.
10-13-21, 08:57 AM
On the road
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: New England
Posts: 2,176
Bikes: Old Schwinns and old Raleighs
Mentioned: 36 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 373 Post(s)
Liked 857 Times
in
327 Posts
Evening ride with a Schwinn Superior 3-speed and LED lights.
__________________
Classic American and British Roadsters, Utility Bikes, and Sporting Bikes (1935-1979):
https://bikeshedva.blogspot.com/
Classic American and British Roadsters, Utility Bikes, and Sporting Bikes (1935-1979):
https://bikeshedva.blogspot.com/
10-13-21, 09:54 AM
Senior Member
Hold the teletype! I’m going to look at an early 80’s Raleigh Roadster 3 speed.
10-13-21, 10:49 AM
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,572
Bikes: 1971 Hercules, 1978 Raleigh Superbe, 1978 Raleigh Tourist, 1964 Glider 3 Speed, 1967 Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed, 1968 Hercules AMF 3 Speed, 1972 Raleigh Superbe, 1976 Raleigh Superbe, 1957 Flying Pigeon, 1967 Dunelt 3 Speed
Mentioned: 57 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1028 Post(s)
Liked 443 Times
in
288 Posts
Likes For gster:
10-13-21, 02:58 PM
Phyllo-buster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 8,847
Bikes: roadsters, club bikes, fixed and classic
Mentioned: 133 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2298 Post(s)
Liked 2,055 Times
in
1,255 Posts
My father used to be a policeman at Maple Leaf Gardens so he got tickets all the time. I was fortunate enough to see all the greats from the 60s and early 70s. Even saw Bobby Orr score on his own net twice in one game.
10-13-21, 03:26 PM
Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Central Virginia
Posts: 40
Bikes: 50 and 51 Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist, 53 Hercules King Coronation Celebration, 55? Automoto roadster, 68 Raleigh Sports, 76 Zebrakenko Wind, 80 Raleigh Tourist, 82 Trek 720, 87 MCycle custom, 90 Specialized Hardrock
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 26 Post(s)
Liked 13 Times
in
7 Posts
I completed the Santa Fe Century yesterday on my 1952 Raleigh Superbe Sports Tourist, but only just - I finished fifteen minutes before the event closed. The route is 106.2 miles, (plus the six mile ride there and back from my house), and there is 5041 feet of elevation gain. It wasn't as hard as I thought it might be, because I did not have to give up, but I can't lie and say it was a pleasant jaunt through the desert southwest. The climb through the pass through the Chisos Mountains was a long, slow grind, and I had to walk up Heartbreak Hill in the San Pedro Mountains. (I was not the only one.) There was hail and a tremendous wind associated with the storm front that just about quashed my spirits, but I persevered. The Raleigh performed flawlessly throughout. I claim first place in the century in the category "bicycles with a full chaincase."
At the start, when there were still quite a few other riders around me.
At the start, when there were still quite a few other riders around me.
10-13-21, 05:08 PM
Senior Member
We can all stand down. The Roadster was in name only. Not an English model and certainly not with what we attribute a roadster has...
This is a (1979 6) SA AW hub, foreign made Raleigh which looks more like a regular Sport. They called it a Roadster. I picked it up anyway because of the the 23” frame and relative good condition.
This is a (1979 6) SA AW hub, foreign made Raleigh which looks more like a regular Sport. They called it a Roadster. I picked it up anyway because of the the 23” frame and relative good condition.
Likes For 3speedslow:
10-13-21, 05:28 PM
Senior Member
Took it for a long slow roll around the neighborhood after giving the hub a drink of oil. Shifting was adequate.
Nothing is stuck and easily adjusted to my fit. Being a non English model has me thinking on changing a few things to make it better while still keeping the proper attitude. Might even switch in a few real Raleigh components in there.
Now for a much needed Saddle decision!
Nothing is stuck and easily adjusted to my fit. Being a non English model has me thinking on changing a few things to make it better while still keeping the proper attitude. Might even switch in a few real Raleigh components in there.
Now for a much needed Saddle decision!
Likes For 3speedslow:
10-13-21, 06:12 PM
Senior Member
From a Raleigh USA catalog:
Model designate is R-32, came in ultra black or flamboyant red. Described as an English styled touring bike.
Model designate is R-32, came in ultra black or flamboyant red. Described as an English styled touring bike.
Likes For 3speedslow:
10-13-21, 07:27 PM
Bike Doctor
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 141
Bikes: Norco Cape Cod tandem, KHS Tandemania Cross, 1952 Claud Butler ladyback tandem, 1971 & '73 Raleigh Suberbes, 1985 Gazelle Sport Solide, 1985 Rossi professional
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 58 Post(s)
Liked 52 Times
in
24 Posts
Likes For bazil4696:
10-14-21, 03:52 AM
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,572
Bikes: 1971 Hercules, 1978 Raleigh Superbe, 1978 Raleigh Tourist, 1964 Glider 3 Speed, 1967 Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed, 1968 Hercules AMF 3 Speed, 1972 Raleigh Superbe, 1976 Raleigh Superbe, 1957 Flying Pigeon, 1967 Dunelt 3 Speed
Mentioned: 57 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1028 Post(s)
Liked 443 Times
in
288 Posts
Likes For gster: