Originally Posted by
Velocivixen
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.......
Doing the lube, fix-up and complete detailing is a great idea in any case. If you become attached to the bike, fine. If you don't, it will be ready for sale and a new home. I'm currently doing the same with a 1971 Holdsworth road bike. I seem to have a habit of refurbish, keep for a year or two and sell. Of course a few special bikes are "keepers".