Please be aware that the rod brakes on that machine will require a Westwood-pattern rim, which has a raised center ridge to keep the brake pads off the spokes.
Thanks. Noted.
Superbe Sports (Tourist).
Yes! That is starting to look more like it.
In the pictures provided the rims sure look like they're made of aluminum.
I think you may be right. Explains the lack of rust, and the surprisingly good breaking ability when I was just testing it when walking next to it.
ps. post more detailed pictures....close ups of all of the various bits etc. Its quite helpful and gives those of us in the cold northern climes something to look at....
Was finally home at the same time as the sun, so was able to take some photos. Not sure what parts of bikes people usually take photos of, but I had a shot. You can find them here:
1949 Sport Tourist - Maybe Photos by Boboev83 | Photobucket
Would be very grateful for thoughts on the Hub. Incidentally, I also got two more old Raleighs. Not I got to pick one to fix up. This one seems to be in the best shape out of the 3, but would appreciate your thoughts on which one I should work on. Here are the other two:
This one looks like a prewar with the black paint instead of the chrome:
Vintage Raleigh bicycle 1934 Brooks Sturmey Archer k4 hub Sports Tourist | eBay
And this one said 48 on the Hub. Front and rear Dyno. Not in the best of shape, the mudguard and the chain-guard (would want to get a full case for it anyway - I thought that the earlier version always came with the full case?!) are really badly rusted. And the shifter is having issues. The frame seems to be doing ok though, and the chrome on the handle bars seems to be in very good shame.
Vintage Raleigh Ladies Bicycle with Sturmey Archer gears and hub dynamo lights | eBay
Took some photos of it (not great photos I know):
1948 Raleigh Sport Photos by Boboev83 | Photobucket
Now I just need to get rid of the 1983 Cameo to partly fund the refurb.