1964 Raleigh Sports
06-12-18, 08:48 PM
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1964 Raleigh Sports
This project has been underway for 6 years. Six. Years. It’s finally done and I had a nice shakedown ride on the rail trail. The only glitch was the left crank, which I guess I test-fit at some point & then forgot to tighten!
The “saga” started with a 1954 Raleigh Superbe that I picked up from Craigslist with front end damage. I was going to add a 3-cog block to the Dyno-Four hub for a 12! speed Raleigh Clubman style bike. I never got around to fixing the frame but @pastorbobnlnh gifted me this Sports frame & the project migrated over.
Unfortunately the hub, cogs & Huret Svelto just would not align and fit in the rear end without major modifications that I just don’t have time or skills to address. I punted and laced up a regular AW hub; 4X because of the change in hub. The only parts which made the entire journey are all the original spokes & the rear mudguard bolts. Not kidding.
This is mutt of a “Clubman” has an old mtb spindle that magically fit the Raleigh BB cups, a Japanese crank; bars, stem & brakes from a Gran Prix, new aluminum rims, Newbaums tape & an Ideale saddle. The mudflaps are @rootboy prototypes.
This magnum opus would not have happened without all the friends I’ve made here on bikeforums and all the knowledge I’ve ingested from the site. Thanks!
06-13-18, 10:47 AM
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Very nice. You have given me an idea about what to do with my next 3 speed.
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06-13-18, 02:03 PM
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That thing is gorgeous. Tasty example of Component Casserole! 
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He was told it would never work, nevertheless he persisted.... Chapeau on getting to the finish line, great looking build, makes me think of a path racer. If I ever end up living someplace flatter than hilly West Seattle I am going to get me one of them English 3 speeds.
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06-13-18, 03:50 PM
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Lookin' good! The only thing I would change is the position of the 3-speed trigger -- I like them right below the brake lever, almost brifter-style.
The hybrid cog-block / IGH transmission would have been fun -- I really liked my 4x3 (14-16-18-20 cogset on an AW hub)
The hybrid cog-block / IGH transmission would have been fun -- I really liked my 4x3 (14-16-18-20 cogset on an AW hub)
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This is a lovely bike and a heck of a project. I keep thinking I'd like to build a clubman one of these days. I just need to find the right British bike . . .
06-13-18, 08:53 PM
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Thanks for the replies! I did try the trigger shifter under the right brake lever but it didn’t fit there. Might have been blocking the brake lever. I was a little bummed because I know that’s the traditional location.
06-13-18, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BluesDaddy
Thanks for the replies! I did try the trigger shifter under the right brake lever but it didn’t fit there. Might have been blocking the brake lever. I was a little bummed because I know that’s the traditional location.
06-14-18, 11:48 AM
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I like it! I have to annoy @nlerner here and ask how much it weighs.
What led to the decision for center pull brakes?
What led to the decision for center pull brakes?
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Yes, that's a really nice transformation. Well done!
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06-19-18, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by noglider
I like it! I have to annoy @nlerner here and ask how much it weighs.
What led to the decision for center pull brakes?
What led to the decision for center pull brakes?
As for the brakes, I cannabalized a Grand Prix for the cockpit & since its brakes were in very good condition I used them as well.
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