Hooray for free bikes!
01-20-08, 07:43 AM
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Hooray for free bikes!
Nothing special I don't think, but now I will have a sweet singlespeed project.
This one is a Rampar R-1027 and I think its a entry-level 1978 or so cycle.
The other one looks to be about the same age, but I could not find any info on it.
I'm guessing its a mass produced import manufactured in the 70s.
The frame says Miyaba Victor. Its got two little tubes for the top tube which is kind of cool.
Am I right about the origins of these bikes?
This one is a Rampar R-1027 and I think its a entry-level 1978 or so cycle.
The other one looks to be about the same age, but I could not find any info on it.
I'm guessing its a mass produced import manufactured in the 70s.
The frame says Miyaba Victor. Its got two little tubes for the top tube which is kind of cool.
Am I right about the origins of these bikes?
01-20-08, 08:27 AM
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i can't see the decals well enough to be sure, but i think that might be a MiyaTa.
01-20-08, 08:50 AM
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The crank on your Rampar is the same as the crank on the 78 Rampar 1027. But the seat tube decal is different. I'm guessing yours is actually a 79 (just a guess). Yours looks to be completely original and in good condition.
You're guess about the model level is correct. The Rampar R-1027 is the first, entry level, 10 speed bike sold by Raleigh in that era. Still, it has Suntour components.
It's a tad heavy at 33lbs. advertised weight.
IMHO, this is an ideal project bike.
You're guess about the model level is correct. The Rampar R-1027 is the first, entry level, 10 speed bike sold by Raleigh in that era. Still, it has Suntour components.
It's a tad heavy at 33lbs. advertised weight.
IMHO, this is an ideal project bike.
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It appears you have a 1987 Miyata Victor.
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Neat-thanks for the replies.
The Miyata (it looked like a "B" to me in their logo, but now I see it is a "T") is much newer than I thought.
Because the Miyata is too small for me, I was just going to use it for parts to build up the other Rampar as a singlespeed. Is appropriating parts from the Miyata a misuse of a good bike?
Do the cassettes on these bikes come apart so I can use some of the spacers to align my rear singlespeed cog?
(I would know the answer to this, but my harbor freight bike tool kit hasn't arrived yet.)
Also, if anyone noticed, the left hand brake cable for the Rampar isn't connected-its just flopping around in the breeze.
The end of the brake cable has the little metal piece that sits in the notch inside the brake lever (does that make sense to anyone, we use technical terms here), but I can't seem to pull enough loose cable to put the metal piece in to the notch. Maybe the lever needs to be removed or disassembled..?
The Miyata (it looked like a "B" to me in their logo, but now I see it is a "T") is much newer than I thought.
Because the Miyata is too small for me, I was just going to use it for parts to build up the other Rampar as a singlespeed. Is appropriating parts from the Miyata a misuse of a good bike?
Do the cassettes on these bikes come apart so I can use some of the spacers to align my rear singlespeed cog?
(I would know the answer to this, but my harbor freight bike tool kit hasn't arrived yet.)
Also, if anyone noticed, the left hand brake cable for the Rampar isn't connected-its just flopping around in the breeze.
The end of the brake cable has the little metal piece that sits in the notch inside the brake lever (does that make sense to anyone, we use technical terms here), but I can't seem to pull enough loose cable to put the metal piece in to the notch. Maybe the lever needs to be removed or disassembled..?
01-20-08, 12:09 PM
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Not if you can't use it. Take what you need from it, and move the rest along. In fact, I'd be interested in the frame set after you've stripped off everything you need. PM me if you wanna get rid of it. I've got a lot of parts to trade if you're looking for more stuff for your projects.
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most old freewheels can come to bits. But older ones may have all the sprockets screwing on...with different diameter threads. So it may not be possible to put the sprocket where you want it.
Also they will have a specific tool to remove it. They will be hard to get now. I have a few different freewheel removers. But ussually you can just take it to bits, then grab the middle in a vice and turn it. Some times they go back together again..... use very little grease ...as it will stop working if over greased.
A single speed sprocket will fit on a normal screw thread hub...well not the modern little 30mm BMX ones. The 34mm ones will fit. Easy to get in 16 and 18 sizes.
Also they will have a specific tool to remove it. They will be hard to get now. I have a few different freewheel removers. But ussually you can just take it to bits, then grab the middle in a vice and turn it. Some times they go back together again..... use very little grease ...as it will stop working if over greased.
A single speed sprocket will fit on a normal screw thread hub...well not the modern little 30mm BMX ones. The 34mm ones will fit. Easy to get in 16 and 18 sizes.
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Not if you can't use it. Take what you need from it, and move the rest along. In fact, I'd be interested in the frame set after you've stripped off everything you need. PM me if you wanna get rid of it. I've got a lot of parts to trade if you're looking for more stuff for your projects.
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