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Just picked up a Raleigh Twenty folder for free!

Came up on my OfferUp alert for bikes, and turned out to be a couple blocks away from my friends house, so he walked over and grabbed it for me! No photos yet, as I haven't actually seen it in person, and I'm still a wee baby member that can't post photos anyway. Never had any desire to own a folding bike, but I just couldn't pass up an opportunity like that. Sounds like it's got a good helping of filth and rust on it, and some minor damage to the chainguard, but I'm pumped! From the (non-drive side) photo my friend sent, it looks to be all original aside from the saddle. Never thought I'd get one of these crazy free bike finds.

xiaoman1

10-20-20 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gashepherd (Post 21751796)

I wish that it would have been closer to me, for a hundy, I would have bought it mismatched wheels and all!
Great find and paint the looks good! :thumb:
Best, Ben

brandenjs

10-20-20 06:29 PM

So why would you buy a fairly common 1977 Schwinn Le Tour II for $25? Just for the saddle would be my answer. A fairly nice (not perfect B72) that cleaned up pretty nice with the first coat of Proofide.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8c1a2ab57e.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b95f7fb82d.jpg

Mr. 66

10-21-20 08:29 AM

Another Peugeot this one looks to have all the original parts. The quick releases are frozen, the nds cup was undone, the plastics on the brake leavers are not broken, yet, and the Ideal seat clamp has lost most it's chrome, and the saddle had a tint of alge, the derailleurs appear to be intact, sew up tires on Mavic rims with Normandy hubs.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...26f8cdaac3.jpg

Clang

10-21-20 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by brandenjs (Post 21752551)

So why would you buy a fairly common 1977 Schwinn Le Tour II for $25?

Good score on the saddle. I know there's not much to recommend these models, but I've had my eye on cheap Le Tour III's because I like the Pearl Orange color so much (the Pearl Blue isn't bad either). All the more reason to look for a Pearl Orange Volare I guess!

rustystrings61

10-21-20 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 66 (Post 21753244)

PR-10L, and I'm betting 1973-74 based on the graphics and the angles - 531 main frame with Peugeot Allege (alleged?) tubing. Good score!

SilverSteve

11-05-20 06:34 PM

More Garage Finds...

Picked up this ol' Lotus road bike for $50 before the Patriots game @ 4:30 couple Sundays ago. Seller told me it was sitting in his garage since 1979, and it appears true!
Oh my gosh! I asked him if others had inquired of posting; he said they call but never show to view it.
Just moisture and humidity rust on chromed surfaces and no signs of rain or snow exposure from outdoors storage. Hopefully will clean up nicely.

Nubra

11-06-20 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverSteve (Post 21777060)

Picked up this ol' Lotus road bike for $50

Did you mean to post a photo?:foo:

SilverSteve

11-06-20 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nubra (Post 21777559)

Did you mean to post a photo?:foo:

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out how but I think my phone has malfunctioned. Stay tuned..

Mr. 66

11-06-20 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rustystrings61 (Post 21753450)

PR-10L, and I'm betting 1973-74 based on the graphics and the angles - 531 main frame with Peugeot Allege (alleged?) tubing. Good score!

Thanks for the identification, I've had some time to go through. The wheels are restorable they actually roll smooth, but the freewheel is not being friendly for removal. The prawls are rusted, I was able to break loose and spin the freewheel. I have not tried to breakdown the freewheel. I'll call that almost a win.

I was able to remove the cranks, they are in great shape. Unfortunately the threading on the non drive side bb are bunged up badly. I have not been able to reinstall that cup, it appears to be just as bungly as the bb. The bb is a bummer, this may be the right time to use a threadless Mavic :). The rear derailleur is functioning, the front not broken is internally rusted is not functional at this time. The headset is clean and the plastic brake levers are intact.

For now the PR10L is going to the back burner.

mrv	11-10-20 02:03 PM

was hoping for a StumpJumper.....

when I saw the S on the head tube.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...40835ef62.jpeg
A HardRock to go with my RockHopper....

BFisher

11-11-20 06:36 PM

Another English Bike Scored

Picked this up today from a seller about a half hour away. Nice guy. Have only seen one other like this on the webs, but it was green. I utilized [MENTION=40306]cudak888[/MENTION] 's Raleigh serial number database, and this looks to be from about 1972. 1x5 speed with a Huret Allvit. I have a Brooks B72 waiting here for installation. Without further ado I give you, The Aristocrat of All Bicycles, The Humber:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...984dd4d019.jpg

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...894fdf6b35.jpg

Nubra

11-12-20 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BFisher (Post 21786148)

Picked this up today from a seller about a half hour away. Nice guy.

May I be so BOLD as to ask, the purchase price, or is that reallllly rude? :innocent:

BFisher

11-12-20 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nubra (Post 21787008)

May I be so BOLD as to ask, the purchase price, or is that reallllly rude? :innocent:

Much less than the outrageous list prices seen on eBay for similar bikes, but a fair price for condition/location. I gave the seller what he asked - no haggling.

Nubra

11-12-20 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BFisher (Post 21787318)

Much less than the outrageous list prices seen on eBay for similar bikes, but a fair price for condition/location. I gave the seller what he asked - no haggling.

Well, that is certainly a coy answer.:D

3speedslow

11-12-20 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by knittykitty (Post 21752111)

KK,

Hope you can get some pics up here or on the 3 speed thread! These are wonderful machines to use. I have a late 70’s brown one and love it. Only mod is going with aluminium rims for braking.

ilikebikes

11-12-20 09:15 PM

I found this Nishiki sitting in a dumpster. It had years of dust on it, empty tires, no bar tape, and really crappy racks on it. I cleaned it up added some vinyl bar wrap, filled the tubes. (Tires looked like they were never ridden on and came out clean and supple)

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2cd57d89d.jpeg

ilikebikes

11-12-20 09:27 PM

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d13e11e89.jpeg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8e6de4881.jpeg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...439789d3b.jpeg
Flea market find. Cleaned it, added tires, bar wrap and fenders.

no67el

11-13-20 01:39 PM

early 60's Raleigh Gran Sport?

Interesting bike found quite cheap, way up in the VT islands..... older gentleman said he had it brought over from the UK by an Air Force buddy in the hold of a bomber! He said he rode it around his college campus where it was one of the only bikes with a rear derailleur. I'm thinking it's early to mid 60's given the GB Coureur 66 brakes, the cottered crank etc. The owner believed the front tire to be original to the bike, which I can believe given the bubbled, crusty state of said tire...

Anyone know anything about these early Gran Sports? Not the lightest thing ever, but some cool touches: the fork-mounted headlight bracket and light, the racer image on the down tube, the copper-colored shim on the bars, the red tint of the brake levers, etc...

Not sure what to do with this one.... it's a 56x56 frame which is just a tad small, plus I have too many bikes and too many projects...but I can't ever seem to manage to just heartlessly part out bikes for the valuable bits...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...36cc3259bb.jpg
Nice looking with the white Blumels mudguards...
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b8d9b99fcc.jpg
Interesting racer-guy graphic...
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6765743bfc.jpg
This is just very nice looking...
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6c1b475199.jpg
I wonder if I can find a new bulb, and what kind of batteries it takes? (Also: what a crusty tire!)
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b1b7ab9dce.jpg
Brooks saddle in very good shape!
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2fc2dc376e.jpg
I know nothing about Campy Gran Sport..
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...080e01ef64.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...99d7eae037.jpg
Who made the crankset?

J.Higgins

11-13-20 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by no67el (Post 21788912)

Interesting bike found quite cheap, way up in the VT islands..... older gentleman said he had it brought over from the UK by an Air Force buddy in the hold of a bomber! He said he rode it around his college campus where it was one of the only bikes with a rear derailleur. I'm thinking it's early to mid 60's given the GB Coureur 66 brakes, the cottered crank etc. The owner believed the front tire to be original to the bike, which I can believe given the bubbled, crusty state of said tire...

Anyone know anything about these early Gran Sports? Not the lightest thing ever, but some cool touches: the fork-mounted headlight bracket and light, the racer image on the down tube, the copper-colored shim on the bars, the red tint of the brake levers, etc...

Not sure what to do with this one.... it's a 56x56 frame which is just a tad small, plus I have too many bikes and too many projects...but I can't ever seem to manage to just heartlessly part out bikes for the valuable bits...

Nice looking with the white Blumels mudguards...

Interesting racer-guy graphic...

This is just very nice looking...

I wonder if I can find a new bulb, and what kind of batteries it takes? (Also: what a crusty tire!)

Brooks saddle in very good shape!

I know nothing about Campy Gran Sport..

Who made the crankset?

That should clean up nice. Early to mid-60's is where I would place it as well. I had one similar many years ago, tooling around Mildenhall and Lakenheath. Paid five pounds for it.

rustystrings61

11-13-20 03:18 PM

That is early 60s, probably built by Carlton, probably Tru-Wel or comparable hi-ten tubing - not 531. Here it is in the 1962 catalog. The cranks look to me like the same ones used for Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix and Rudge Pathfinders of the late 50s. To my knowledge, this is the oldest version of the Gran Sport, and it derives its name from the derailleurs. It disappeared at some point, then reappeared in '70 as part of the dance Raleigh did between the GS and the Competition before finally running both models at the same time c.1973-76.

no67el

11-14-20 07:17 AM

Tru-Wel

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Originally Posted by rustystrings61 (Post 21789087)

Interesting--- never heard of True-Wel. A Carlton "house brand" tube set? The frame itself is not terribly heavy--- I test fit some moderately light tubular wheels and the whole bike feels decently light now. Once I file some space into the weirdly narrow dropouts, I will see how the bike rides...

Thanks again for all the insight. Interesting bike!

rustystrings61

11-14-20 07:28 AM

I have been encountering references to Tru-Wel tubing for 15 or 20 years now, but I’ve never seen much information about it. It was a somewhat better than average high-tensile steel used for frame tubing. The VCC marque specialist for Dawes suggested my c.1962 Dawes Realmrider was built of the stuff.

I look forward to the finished build!

Kdogbikes

11-14-20 08:20 AM

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