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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,752
Posted By wn01

And thanks for the humor in the posts, and I now...

And thanks for the humor in the posts, and I now understand more about the web than before. I thought trolls were those guys who live under bridges, but I guess, in this vein, it means telling a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,752
Posted By wn01

Thanks. And, believe it or not, this really...

Thanks. And, believe it or not, this really happened. It was like watching a Seinfeld episode, but it was real. After reading some of these great posts, maybe we need a new section on this forum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 5,752
Posted By wn01

Bike snobbery rant -- has this ever happened to you

Thought I would share a "classic and vintage" encounter I had on a ride yesterday. It was certainly classic. Has anything like this ever happened to you?

I set off with an out of town friend...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-09, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 500
Posted By wn01

Problem w/ inner chain ring on triple - Trek

A good friend gave me his beautiful early eighties Trek road bike. I have been slowly upgrading it and it is a great ride. When he gave me the bike, he also gave me the inner, small chainring that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,435
Posted By wn01

How to Upgrade wheels on '73 Raleigh Grand Prix?

I have a '73 Raleigh Grand Prix that I am slowly upgrading. I am tired of the original steel wheels, mainly due to the weight and because they don't stay trued for long. I was originally thinking I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,047
Posted By wn01

Just a quick update in case you are still...

Just a quick update in case you are still considering updating your Grand Prix. I posted earlier about upgrading the gearing on my Grand Prix. I also decided to fix up the paint job as much as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-08, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,047
Posted By wn01

Raleigh restoration - what to watch for

I posted a few weeks ago. I have a '73 Grand Prix that I have had for 25 years. I got it used. But had the same model as a teenager and sold it in college only to buy the exact same model a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By wn01

That is very nice of you. Thanks. Having just...

That is very nice of you. Thanks. Having just bought the last Shimano UN72 apparently available in North America, and also being on the hunt for spindles that even Harris Cyclery admits they may...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,845
Posted By wn01

Similar sentiments

I have noticed that, since most of my questions to local bike shops as well as online, have been directed at restoring my old Raleigh Grand Prix, I am not getting rude responses as much as I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By wn01

Thanks for your response. Do you know where I...

Thanks for your response. Do you know where I could find a Series 7 or Series 5 spindle for that matter? I can't find anyone on the web or in local bike shops here in DC who carries them. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By wn01

Thanks All!

Thanks All!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-08, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By wn01

Same boat

Yep, we are in the same boat. I am obsessed with trying to get my Raleigh, which I have had since I was a teenager, to the point where I can climb the same hills with more gears that I could climb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-08, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By wn01

Many Thanks

Thanks for all these great suggestions. I definitely posted to the right site. Other responses I have gotten (not on this forum) have basically said "Why go to all that trouble for an old bike." ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,152
Posted By wn01

Raleigh Grand Prix Conversion Issues

I posted yesterday and got some helpful advice. I am trying to get some lower gearing on my 73' Grand Prix. Where I am at now, the three options, and these work in combination are:

1. If I can...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 380
Posted By wn01

Raleigh Grand Prix Conversion Issues

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Join Date: Sep 2008

I posted yesterday and got some helpful advice. I am trying to get some lower gearing on my 73' Grand Prix. Where I am at now, the three options, and these...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 609
Posted By wn01

Raleigh Grand Prix Conversion

I posted yesterday and got some helpful advice. I am trying to get some lower gearing on my Grand Prix. Where I am at now, the three options, and these work in combination are:

1. If I can find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By wn01

Thanks!

It measures 63.5 millimeters. Would converting to a MTB crankset be a problem with Raleigh threading? The threading on the Grand Prix is not standard.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By wn01

Thanks

Thanks for the tip. That does make sense. Just keep the bottom bracket and cranks and upgrade the chainwheel and front derailleur. I appreciate it!
Forum: Introductions
09-24-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 175
Posted By wn01

Introduction

Hi. I live now in Centreville, VA and I have been an on again/off again serious cyclist since the early seventies when I prepared for a 400 mile American Youth Hostels (unfortunately, this great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-08, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 520
Posted By wn01

Converting '72 Raleigh Grand Prix to 15 speed.

Newbie

Join Date: Sep 2008

I have had a 1972 Raleigh Grand Prix for over 22 years now. I love it. But, I am getting older and would love to get 5 more low gears (it is a 10 speed now)to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-08, 08:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By wn01

Converting old 10 speed to 15 speed - Raleigh Grand Prix

I have had a 1972 Raleigh Grand Prix for over 22 years now. I love it. But, I am getting older and would love to get 5 more low gears (it is a 10 speed now)to get up the hills. Is converting it as...
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