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Old 04-04-18, 10:50 AM
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Question: when you have a vintage 3 speed of no particular fame or value, how do you decide what to do with it?
I bought a Raleigh Twenty (coffee colored), all original & never serviced. As some may know these little bikes are a great starting point for all sorts of modifications.

It’s my 4th one. One got powder coated and @gugie moved the brake mounts, and I built 451 wheels. Second one is pristine all original & fully overhauled. Third I used Rhyno Lite 406 rims with SA drum brake front & 2-speed kick back w/coaster in back. Also fully overhauled.

I’m sort of thinking to just do a basic overhaul, new grease, bearings, cables, brake pads and see if I get inspired. I’ve got a set of Sun CR18 451 rims that are new I could build up.......
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