mrkano
05-13-11, 03:50 PM
Hi.. Just a quick one to ask where can I buy tyres for this 1930s (?) Raleigh ??? I believe the wheel size is 28???http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227627_10150604436630302_504820301_18608298_1896640_n.jpg
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mrkano
05-13-11, 06:36 PM
Hi, is the tyre size 28 x 1 1/2 ?? I think there is an international difference.
DMF
05-14-11, 12:56 PM
Do you have the rim that works with the rod brakes?
(Jeff caught that - see the thread in Bike Mechanics.)
(Jeff caught that - see the thread in Bike Mechanics.)
mrkano
05-14-11, 01:03 PM
Yes I have the rims (wheels) Not looked, maybe the size is on there?????
mrkano
05-15-11, 08:08 AM
Hi. The rim is quite dense in build up of rust and other stuff. Can not see any markings of size or anything?
As the bike is, I am going to try leave in as much original condition as possible, I am going to scrape away as much rust as possible, but really like the whole look, with age and wear etc, so not going to go to crazy on the wipe down.
I was just speaking with a friend who is a lot older than me who suggested I don't use any sort of wire wool or any abrasive.... To make sure I dont kill any paint or chrome.
This is the first time I have worked on anything so old, any suggestions on how I can carry out the work and maintain the bike's age.
Any suggestions on types of liquids to use/cloths/methods etc..... For instance I nearly decided to use oxalic acid on the rims before I realized that this would just make the rest of the bike look weird...
So please any suggestions..
Thanks..
As the bike is, I am going to try leave in as much original condition as possible, I am going to scrape away as much rust as possible, but really like the whole look, with age and wear etc, so not going to go to crazy on the wipe down.
I was just speaking with a friend who is a lot older than me who suggested I don't use any sort of wire wool or any abrasive.... To make sure I dont kill any paint or chrome.
This is the first time I have worked on anything so old, any suggestions on how I can carry out the work and maintain the bike's age.
Any suggestions on types of liquids to use/cloths/methods etc..... For instance I nearly decided to use oxalic acid on the rims before I realized that this would just make the rest of the bike look weird...
So please any suggestions..
Thanks..
Mexican Street Dog
05-17-11, 06:31 AM
mrkano, there is a thread called
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/623699-For-the-love-of-English-3-speeds...?p=12637406&posted=1#post12637406
that has alot of talk about restoring/refurbishing old bikes like that.
Also
http://oldroads.com/
has good stuff,
Cheers, Carl
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/623699-For-the-love-of-English-3-speeds...?p=12637406&posted=1#post12637406
that has alot of talk about restoring/refurbishing old bikes like that.
Also
http://oldroads.com/
has good stuff,
Cheers, Carl
sykerocker
05-18-11, 10:10 PM
What's with the thought of using oxalic acid making the rest of the bike look weird? That's a standard procedure for me on any 3-speed I'm restoring, and it's been a wonderful treatment, saving a lot of parts that otherwise look unsalvageable. I strongly recommend using the treatment.