Is this Sears a 531???
09-07-17 | 05:24 AM
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09-13-17 | 08:32 PM
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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.
09-20-17 | 11:15 AM
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I have a tracking number and likely the rims will be here tomorrow!
09-27-17 | 05:24 PM
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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.
09-29-17 | 03:32 PM
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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
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!
Pretty cool seeing a Free Spirit with 531. A high end department store
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!
Last edited by Lovenutz; 09-29-17 at 03:38 PM.
10-02-17 | 07:10 PM
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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
26.4
531 straight gaugeper sheldon brown's website
Last edited by backmd; 03-26-19 at 09:36 PM. Reason: improved clarity
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