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Forum: Commuting
01-08-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,276
Posted By smokeysurvival

I've still been riding regularly in Manhattan and...

I've still been riding regularly in Manhattan and Staten Island despite the snow. The bike lanes on 1st and 2nd avenue (below 14th street) are still pretty bad last I rode there. The East River...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-18, 12:28 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 48,774
Posted By smokeysurvival

I commute on my vintage rides all the time. My...

I commute on my vintage rides all the time. My only contemporary ride is my Surly Big Dummy.
A AMF Hercules that I built drum brake wheels for (Sachs orbit front hub, Sturmey Archer AB rear hub).
...
01-03-17, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,504
Posted By smokeysurvival

Surly big dummy wheelbuild.

Hi all. I have a new surly big dummy (the lime green one) that I built up from a frame. It is currently running on a brand new 32hole wheelset we had lying about the shop I work at. The wheels came...
11-15-16, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,741
Posted By smokeysurvival

I currently have those bars on my Hercules and...

I currently have those bars on my Hercules and I'm using the stock levers pushed all the way to the bend and shellacked bar tape in place of a slide on grip.
Forum: Northeast
11-06-16, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By smokeysurvival

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a544/Christoph...

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a544/Christopher_Weaver/average%20speed_zpsdsfbr77p.png (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Christopher_Weaver/media/average%20speed_zpsdsfbr77p.png.html)

I have...
Forum: Northeast
11-06-16, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By smokeysurvival

1-Not at all. Just bring something like a bungee...

1-Not at all. Just bring something like a bungee cord or even your helmet straps to secure your bike to the supports I suppose. All I had was my helmet and I clipped the front wheel to one of the...
10-26-16, 02:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By smokeysurvival

They are new black compound Kool stop pads. I...

They are new black compound Kool stop pads. I assume they have to become round like the inside of the rim? Can I just file them round?
10-25-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By smokeysurvival

Update- I picked up a NOS westwoom rim and built...

Update- I picked up a NOS westwoom rim and built it up with the original spokes from a front wheel I had. I got it trued up at shop and it's perfectly round and straight but the braking is still a...
Forum: Northeast
10-24-16, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By smokeysurvival

I must say I enjoyed my first endeavor into bike...

I must say I enjoyed my first endeavor into bike touring and I will have to come back out to Lancaster with my road bike for a weekend possibly. I found the drivers to be very courteous throughout my...
Forum: Northeast
10-24-16, 11:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By smokeysurvival

Thankfully there were a few poles to lock up to. ...

Thankfully there were a few poles to lock up to.
http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a544/Christopher_Weaver/IMG_20161018_134654737_-_Copy1_zpsckjhjaro.jpg...
Forum: Northeast
10-24-16, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By smokeysurvival

Once in New Holland I took a short jaunt out to...

Once in New Holland I took a short jaunt out to Weavers Mill covered Bridge before sundown and got caught in the dark on the way back....
Forum: Northeast
10-24-16, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,740
Posted By smokeysurvival

First bike trip. Lancaster county and Philadelphia.

Well I had a blast in PA for the past week! Leaving early in the morning from Staten Island NYC, I caught a bolt bus from lower Manhattan to Philadelphia. The plan was to visit New Holland,...
Forum: Northeast
10-15-16, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

Crossing my fingers, I'll try to find that...

Crossing my fingers, I'll try to find that stable. Sounds very interesting. I'll be taking my Hercules as to save some weight for the hills. Thanks for all the help to all who wrote! I'll be...
Forum: Northeast
10-12-16, 04:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

I've never ridden on country roads or in rural...

I've never ridden on country roads or in rural settings before.
10-09-16, 11:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By smokeysurvival

Well I test rode after I adjusted up the headset...

Well I test rode after I adjusted up the headset and the judder has gone. There's still a small bit of roughness but no where near where it was when there was a clunk. I'm going to assume rod brakes...
10-09-16, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By smokeysurvival

They are new Kool stop inserts. No I have them on...

They are new Kool stop inserts. No I have them on the edges of the rim but not so much as to hang off the sides. I toed the pads in the opposite direction of which I had and it seemed to help with...
10-09-16, 02:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By smokeysurvival

Well I've toed the pads, cleaned the rims, and...

Well I've toed the pads, cleaned the rims, and trued my front rim the best I could. The back brake no longer makes noise and does actually brake pretty well. The front however is a bit better but is...
Forum: Northeast
10-08-16, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

Thanks! I'm hoping I make it to New Holland in...

Thanks! I'm hoping I make it to New Holland in time before dark but I will be bringing backup niterider tail lights and a strong headlamp just in case. The sun is setting earlier.
10-06-16, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By smokeysurvival

Yeah I've had to do this to another rod brake...

Yeah I've had to do this to another rod brake roadster I had before. Thankfully my current one has nos bars on it!
10-06-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By smokeysurvival

Well I cleaned off the rims with denatured...

Well I cleaned off the rims with denatured alcohol and toed the pads down on the back and they squealed less for a bit but have now all but stopped. Still not much braking power but I guess the pads...
Forum: Northeast
10-06-16, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

Any tips on possibly riding after dark? Is that...

Any tips on possibly riding after dark? Is that possible at all? Google maps seems to show little to no street lights on most of the roads around the Strasburg and New Holland area. I'm sure a...
10-06-16, 12:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,941
Posted By smokeysurvival

Rod brake squeal. Set up tips?

Hey all. I've recently acquired a Raleigh DL1 roadster. I've overhauled it and tried and tried again to adjust the brakes. I have them set up with the front brake shoes between the fork blades like...
Forum: Northeast
09-24-16, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

Well all this information has been very helpful,...

Well all this information has been very helpful, thanks all! The Conestoga area looks great for photo ops and just general riding. I'm even more excited to take on this trip now.
Forum: Northeast
09-22-16, 09:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

Thank you! I'll check that route out in street...

Thank you! I'll check that route out in street view. I am planning on riding the Strasburg railroad and getting some good shots of it from the adjacent roads. I was already planning on going to the...
Forum: Northeast
09-22-16, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

Thanks for this! I will be staying at a comfort...

Thanks for this! I will be staying at a comfort inn in New Holland then the Red Caboose Motel at the Strasburg railroad the next day. Hopefully I can park on the grounds or even just bring the bike...
Forum: Northeast
09-20-16, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

I'll be going on a Monday. Thanks this...

I'll be going on a Monday.



Thanks this is very helpful! I'm going to be bringing a three speed (Raleigh tourist) so I won't be zooming along. Night riding in this area isn't smart idea I'm...
Forum: Northeast
09-16-16, 04:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,181
Posted By smokeysurvival

Strasburg PA. Tips on Pennsylvania riding?

Hey all. I'm planning to ride from NYC to Pennsylvania in late October most likely. Will be going from Philadelphia to Strasburg at some point on the trip. I've never ridden in Pennsylvania before...
09-04-16, 12:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By smokeysurvival

1965 rod brake Dunelt.

Hey all. I've recently acquired a 60's Dunelt rod brake roadster. Unusually at least from what I've seen, it has fluted chrome fenders. Has anyone seen these fenders on other kinds of English related...
04-19-16, 11:04 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 29,538
Posted By smokeysurvival

80's Garlatti Bicycle 516905 516911 ...

80's Garlatti Bicycle

516905

516911

2006 Diamondback Response comp

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Forum: Northeast
04-13-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,686
Posted By smokeysurvival

I was digging around and saw this thread and...

I was digging around and saw this thread and realized that I have a video of the greenway mentioned in this thread. It is called the New Springville Greenway.
...
03-19-16, 10:51 PM
Replies: 27,895
Views: 4,480,213
Posted By smokeysurvival

This is my 60's Hercules that I converted over to...

This is my 60's Hercules that I converted over to drum brakes. Changes are Sachs Orbit VT front hub (70mm drum) with a Sturmey Archer AB rear hub (90mm Drum), vintage Alesa rims, Velo Orange...
01-30-16, 12:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Posted By smokeysurvival

My antique Bermuda Raleigh.

About a year ago I bought an old Raleigh Tourist type bicycle from a shop that was soon to go out of business (Hudson Urban Bicycles in the West Village area of Manhattan). I had seen this bike a...
01-29-16, 01:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,606
Posted By smokeysurvival

My experience with slipnot snow chains.

Earlier this winter I figured I'd give the slipnot snow chains a try and ordered a pair. I haven't seen many reviews on their use, let alone videos. This past weekend here in Staten Island we got...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-16, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,348
Posted By smokeysurvival

The review is in the works. ...

The review is in the works.
http://www.slipnottraction.com/faq.html
According to the company they do work with rim brakes. On my bike I have discs but the chains didn't wrap around so far around...
Forum: Commuting
01-26-16, 12:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,348
Posted By smokeysurvival

Well I live on Staten Island and commute into...

Well I live on Staten Island and commute into Manhattan for work. I had the chance to test out the Slipnot Snowchains I got a few weeks ago for my mountain bike/snow duty commuter. A travel ban was...
07-29-15, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2,358
Views: 1,041,505
Posted By smokeysurvival

80's Garlatti a neighbor gave to me. Campagnolo...

80's Garlatti a neighbor gave to me.
Campagnolo 980 rear derailleur, Vicenza shifters.
Ofmega headset and crankset.
Mondial generator and headlamp.
Bar's changed to Sakae Randonneur Road Champion...
07-29-15, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 809
Posted By smokeysurvival

Dutch Raleigh information

Hi all, I recently acquired this old Raleigh bike from a person from the Netherlands. He was selling it as he was moving back and he told me he bought it used over in the Netherlands around 10 years...
05-08-15, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,245
Posted By smokeysurvival

This bb shell doesn't appear to be as big as a...

This bb shell doesn't appear to be as big as a American ashtabula crankset
05-08-15, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,245
Posted By smokeysurvival

JohnDThompson I'd rather replace it to a square...

JohnDThompson I'd rather replace it to a square taper if possible. Do you know of any of these conversion units?

It seems that it must have came loose and one of the bearing cages got mashed up as...
05-07-15, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By smokeysurvival

Garlatti Bicycle. Changes and questions.

449903A few weeks ago an elderly man in my area asked me about another vintage Raleigh roadster I was riding at the time and decided to give me this vintage Garlatti ten speed bicycle he said he...
05-07-15, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,245
Posted By smokeysurvival

Odd bottom bracket

I have a Old Austrian sears frame that I found being thrown out and made into a fixed gear. I've had it for a few months and it would always make a odd noise coming from the bottom bracket. I never...
04-03-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 519
Posted By smokeysurvival

Roadster spoke length.

Hi all. I am going to be re-lacing a 28inch (635mm), Raleigh roadster rim to a Sturmey Archer TCW hub. The rim I'm using is currently already laced and in use so I don't want to disassemble it just...
03-23-15, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By smokeysurvival

sc3 innards in tcw shell

Hi all. I want to convert a single speed Raleigh roaster to a 3 speed. The rear rim is 40 holes and 28inch 635 mm, and this frame only uses a front rod brake (rear is coaster only). I currently have...
12-03-14, 12:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,269
Posted By smokeysurvival

Old Raleigh information.

Hi all. I've recently acquired a new, old bike. I can't seem to find much information on it on the internet but it was sold to me as a 1925 Raleigh DL-1 that was brought from Bermuda where it was...
11-16-14, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
Posted By smokeysurvival

Yes it is adjusted properly. It shifts though...

Yes it is adjusted properly. It shifts though each gear just fine. It doesn't do this clunk in any of the other two gears
11-16-14, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,009
Posted By smokeysurvival

Sturmey Archer 1st gear clunk

Hi all. I have a dutch bike with a Sturmey Archer AB3 rear hub. 3 speeds with a drum brake. For some time now (a few months), it's been making a small clunk noise in 1st gear. Usually after I coast...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-14, 10:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,761
Posted By smokeysurvival

Rolling Orange Bikes - Brooklyn?s only real Dutch...

Rolling Orange Bikes - Brooklyn?s only real Dutch bicycle shop (http://rollingorangebikes.com/)

This shop may be of assistance. I got my Gazelle Toer Populair here and I just love mine.

Smooth...
04-05-14, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,141
Posted By smokeysurvival

Busch & Muller Lumotec

Anybody have any experience with this headlight?

Busch & Müller Lumotec 2 Plus Headlight - Harris Cyclery bicycle shop - West Newton, Massachusetts...
04-03-14, 09:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,150
Posted By smokeysurvival

10 Wheels Is that a bike lane that barbed wire...

10 Wheels
Is that a bike lane that barbed wire is in?
04-03-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,150
Posted By smokeysurvival

To think I was just going to bring a regular...

To think I was just going to bring a regular broom hah.

A regular street sweeper couldn't suck this all up?
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