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crank_addict 10-23-18 05:55 PM

Sears will never die!
 
Delivered to the door stop.
Original made in Austria (Steyr) circa 1965 Sears 3 speed. Original Semperit tires hold air.

Only part not original as arrived was a newer soopa-poopa schwinn saddle. I recall having stashed an original horse hair padded linear spring saddle from an old Sears, bonus for a matching saddle bag. Perfect swap along with the flat rail seat clamp.

Plans are the usual, complete teardown service, preservation.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6eaae17928.jpg

Ps. Along with the Sears came an original ladies Raleigh Sports 3 speed. Unknown age. Is it yet impolite to ask her age?

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...60615bbb44.jpg

Obeast 10-23-18 05:59 PM

very nice ride. Old bikes look so stylish. I just hate the gearing since they were made for flat roads.

crank_addict 10-23-18 06:01 PM

Magura 3 speed shift grip
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...63fc76a58b.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...94abf55fea.jpg

madpogue 10-23-18 06:03 PM

Just look at her Sturmey, if she'll let you.....

(And if she's got one....)

clubman 10-23-18 06:03 PM

Has to be around '65 with that twist grip. I think they ruled the market for that one year. Pristine bike.

edit I see you posted the Magura grips. Pretty sure it was all Sturmey licensed, hubs as well.

I like the look of that thumb stop, if that's what it is. Big improvement on SA's model, if it works.

crank_addict 10-23-18 06:05 PM

Cadet - Sears speedometer with ' warnings'. Likely the mileage is correct to its life usage.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...567852fd85.jpg

crank_addict 10-23-18 06:19 PM

Gen and lamps work. Front amber is neato.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...58b666c5ac.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3b1234e997.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...22a01dd5e5.jpg

rumrunn6 10-23-18 06:19 PM

why don't the original tires have dry rot?

crank_addict 10-23-18 06:25 PM

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1c568f234e.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...65642a5c79.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...eeb3ddf5e8.jpg

crank_addict 10-23-18 06:28 PM


Originally Posted by rumrunn6 (Post 20630375)
why don't the original tires have dry rot?

They do, but good enough for putzing around the hood. Unlikely to find exact replacement Semperit whitewalls.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...24ae370bd0.jpg

crank_addict 10-23-18 06:36 PM


Originally Posted by madpogue (Post 20630348)
Just look at her Sturmey, if she'll let you.....

(And if she's got one....)

hehe-
Though its hard to say no, when its free...............(me bad)

RobbieTunes 10-23-18 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by crank_addict (Post 20630338)
Ps. Along with the Sears came an original ladies Raleigh Sports 3 speed. Unknown age. Is it yet impolite to ask her age?

Depends on the saddle size and what's under those fenders.

RobbieTunes 10-23-18 06:51 PM


Originally Posted by crank_addict (Post 20630389)
They do, but good enough for putzing around the hood.

I simply can't imagine you on a newer tire.
One that actually holds air.

seedsbelize 10-23-18 07:13 PM

Those are delicious bikes. Congrats

BigChief 10-23-18 08:38 PM

What a great find. That Steyr is a real gem. On the Raleigh, going by the self adjusting brakes on one end and the older style graphics on the other, 1973 would be a good guess, but check the date on the Sturmey Archer hub shell.

desconhecido 10-23-18 09:04 PM

The green Raleigh ladies is early 70s if those god-awful self-adjusting brakes are original to it. And how could they not be?

I think they were only used like 72-74 +/- a year.

Oops, too slow, sit up.

steelbikeguy 10-23-18 09:07 PM


Originally Posted by crank_addict (Post 20630353)
Cadet - Sears speedometer with ' warnings'. Likely the mileage is correct to its life usage.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...567852fd85.jpg

why do I suddenly have "Highway to the Danger Zone" running through my head now??!!

that is the coolest speedometer I've ever seen!


Steve in Peoria

jj1091 10-24-18 03:48 AM


Originally Posted by crank_addict (Post 20630353)
Cadet - Sears speedometer with ' warnings'. Likely the mileage is correct to its life usage.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...567852fd85.jpg

Looks like 40 mph would be unsafe. I'd love to see someone pedaling a 3-speed to 40.

BigChief 10-24-18 05:20 AM

40mph unsafe? Who knew. And all these years I've been tooling around town at 40-50 on my Rudge without a care.

Giacomo 1 10-24-18 05:37 AM

Wow, those bikes look as though they just came off the showroom floor! Bikes like these bring back some great memories of easy cruising through the neighborhood.

Nice!

RobbieTunes 10-24-18 06:09 AM

It's even got a red line. Ha!

Originally Posted by steelbikeguy (Post 20630589)
why do I suddenly have "Highway to the Danger Zone" running through my head now??!!

that is the coolest speedometer I've ever seen!


Steve in Peoria


RobbieTunes 10-24-18 06:11 AM


Originally Posted by jj1091 (Post 20630765)
Looks like 40 mph would be unsafe. I'd love to see someone pedaling a 3-speed to 40.

Do NOT tempt him.

madpogue 10-24-18 07:08 AM

Pedaling? No. Coasting down a long, steep hill? Quite possibly. Danger Zone? Oh cr@p, now the song is stuck in my head.....

speedevil 10-24-18 07:17 AM

My first adult-sized bike was a Sears coaster-brake single speed, this would have been mid-to-late 1960s. Same color. Put a lot of miles on that bike and enjoyed every second of it. I think I wore out 2 sets of tires on that bike.

Then I "moved up" to a 2x5 Huffy, probably also from Sears - can't remember. Fun times.

Great find.

noglider 10-24-18 04:17 PM

I learned here on BF that if you protect tires from humidity and UV, they won't dry rot. And it may even be true.


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