Originally Posted by
chris902
So I think I found a good price on a nice Raleigh Explorer for a project I want to try but I am trying to find some info on it and come up short on the internet. It is NOT the Explorer mountain bike. It appears to be a road bike or roadster frame. It's equipped with a SA three speed hub stamped november, 1971. It's green (not olive green but a brighter green).
The second question is about the wheels: it has 26 x 1 1/4 wheels. It strikes me that this is a fairly rare wheel size and might be difficult to get tires for. Can I throw 26 x 1 3/8s on or will that be trouble? (I suspect it will be)
Chris,
Where are you located? Perhaps we could work out a trade; I started the thread ColonelJLloyd mentioned regarding 26 x 1 1/4 rims. I'm looking for a set for a new project and since your's has a 3 speed hub, that would save me the time and expense of having a set built. Send me a PM if interested.