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tiger1964 09-07-17 05:24 AM


Originally Posted by Chris_in_Miami (Post 10110780)
Nice. Needs a set of zircon-encrusted brake levers.

:thumb:;):D

backmd 09-13-17 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by 3speedslow (Post 19845120)
I wish I had problems like you! Decide which you want to keep and move the others on.

Pics as always...

That is just it. I cannot decide. So I will spoke 6 new rims with Weinmann 219 alloys at about 13 bucks a piece if the sellet ships them; he is in Miami and the hurricane.... oh well, maybe a set of winter projects.

backmd 09-20-17 11:15 AM


Originally Posted by backmd (Post 19860294)
That is just it. I cannot decide. So I will spoke 6 new rims with Weinmann 219 alloys at about 13 bucks a piece if the sellet ships them; he is in Miami and the hurricane.... oh well, maybe a set of winter projects.

I have a tracking number and likely the rims will be here tomorrow!

backmd 09-27-17 05:24 PM

spoked 4 of the 6 rims
 
as above, the weinmann 219 rims are easy. However, one spoke was rusted solid and would not come loose even with WD40 and PB blaster along with a vice grip on the spoke with the Park red spoke tool.

Lovenutz 09-29-17 03:32 PM

I saw one on craigslist the other day. A Sears Free Spirit built by Puch. It was lime green or like a faded gold with Simplex and other french components. Full 531.

Pretty cool seeing a Free Spirit with 531. A high end department store :lol:

It was listed at 150 and sold within a couple of days.

It has probably already been answered but OP I don't think yours is a 531.

It looks more like this one VVV Still a handsome looking bike. And @ RobbieTunes; I love this long sweeping forks too!
http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/blog/w...-spirit-03.jpg

backmd 10-02-17 07:10 PM

Seatpost diameter should be around 26.6 for 531 main tubes
 
as above, I think measurements would tell us with certainty.RaleighSuper Course1971-77
26.4
531 straight gaugeper sheldon brown's website


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