For the love of English 3 speeds...
09-19-11, 06:23 PM
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My friend does these conversions and will have to record his procedure for doing this.
In other news, I heard that there will soon be LED bulbs produced that will replace the thread in 6v bulbs used in many older dynamo lights and that conversion will be as simple as screwing in the new bulb which will have all the required circuitry.
And if you can get your friend to share his secrets, do send 'em on!
09-19-11, 06:24 PM
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09-20-11, 12:54 PM
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09-20-11, 12:58 PM
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Was talking with the wife and her parents do not live that far from where the three speed tour happens so we may have to schedule a visit so we can participate in the tour as part of our vacation.
John... will look forward to meeting you as when people tell me I know a lot of stuff I mention that you know more than most people I have ever run into.
John... will look forward to meeting you as when people tell me I know a lot of stuff I mention that you know more than most people I have ever run into.
09-21-11, 07:13 PM
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Was talking with the wife and her parents do not live that far from where the three speed tour happens so we may have to schedule a visit so we can participate in the tour as part of our vacation.
John... will look forward to meeting you as when people tell me I know a lot of stuff I mention that you know more than most people I have ever run into.
John... will look forward to meeting you as when people tell me I know a lot of stuff I mention that you know more than most people I have ever run into.
09-21-11, 07:57 PM
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I thought I would bring my handlebar rotation findings to a conclusion. The new stem came. The old stem clamp had smooth shoulders at the clamp ends that sat proud of the inner part which was indented and not machined. The new clamp is serrated and the same diameter all the way through. I did strip the top of the old clamp at least as well as the thread. I had to use a vice grip to prevent it from spinning. Where the handlebar attaches to the clamp, the handlebar is smooth just chrome. I roughed both pieces a little bit and cleaned the mating surfaces with acetone so there would be no oil or wax. .
The design of the old clamp with its smooth shoulders maybe 3/16" at each end for the mating surfaces is clearly problematic. Yet both clamps are marked with the Raleigh figure and are the same size.
Hopefully this the end of the problem.
The design of the old clamp with its smooth shoulders maybe 3/16" at each end for the mating surfaces is clearly problematic. Yet both clamps are marked with the Raleigh figure and are the same size.
Hopefully this the end of the problem.
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09-22-11, 06:20 PM
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A bit of shim stock should do the trip if the new bolt doesn't quite fix it.
09-23-11, 11:33 AM
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Greetings and My 3 Speed
Hi all! I've been consuming this thread (and others) and sites like lovelybicycle with utter fascination and envy for a while now. As luck would have it I found my foray into your world the other day in a '59 Raleigh Sports. It's in fairly great shape and rides well, but needs a very good clean up and some other general TLC.
These photos show it's current state and I'll begin cleaning it shortly. I've had roadbikes for much of my cycling life but now this is my only ride. I plan on making it into a gentlemanly commuter bike and all around town machine. As for what I'll do with it, I love the aesthetic genius of lovelybicycle so that's the way I'm headed.
(I hope the inline photos show up - I'm behind my firewall at work and cannot actually view them myself. I might have botched up the urls. I'll fix if so. The link to the set will work, however.)
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Comments and suggestions are welcome! You can see the entire first set at https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigha...7627728115468/
These photos show it's current state and I'll begin cleaning it shortly. I've had roadbikes for much of my cycling life but now this is my only ride. I plan on making it into a gentlemanly commuter bike and all around town machine. As for what I'll do with it, I love the aesthetic genius of lovelybicycle so that's the way I'm headed.
(I hope the inline photos show up - I'm behind my firewall at work and cannot actually view them myself. I might have botched up the urls. I'll fix if so. The link to the set will work, however.)
-Craig
Comments and suggestions are welcome! You can see the entire first set at https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigha...7627728115468/
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09-23-11, 01:49 PM
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Hi all! I've been consuming this thread (and others) and sites like lovelybicycle with utter fascination and envy for a while now. As luck would have it I found my foray into your world the other day in a '59 Raleigh Sports. It's in fairly great shape and rides well, but needs a very good clean up and some other general TLC.
These photos show it's current state and I'll begin cleaning it shortly. I've had roadbikes for much of my cycling life but now this is my only ride. I plan on making it into a gentlemanly commuter bike and all around town machine. As for what I'll do with it, I love the aesthetic genius of lovelybicycle so that's the way I'm headed.
(I hope the inline photos show up - I'm behind my firewall at work and cannot actually view them myself. I might have botched up the urls. I'll fix if so. The link to the set will work, however.)
-Craig
Comments and suggestions are welcome! You can see the entire first set at https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigha...7627728115468/
These photos show it's current state and I'll begin cleaning it shortly. I've had roadbikes for much of my cycling life but now this is my only ride. I plan on making it into a gentlemanly commuter bike and all around town machine. As for what I'll do with it, I love the aesthetic genius of lovelybicycle so that's the way I'm headed.
(I hope the inline photos show up - I'm behind my firewall at work and cannot actually view them myself. I might have botched up the urls. I'll fix if so. The link to the set will work, however.)
-Craig
Comments and suggestions are welcome! You can see the entire first set at https://www.flickr.com/photos/craigha...7627728115468/
Also, that's a looker!
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09-23-11, 02:56 PM
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Thanks for correcting that Scott. There's no security, but you do need to link directly to the jpg (and size usually) that you want to embed. I've done it many times, but switching between my phone (not behind the firewall) and my laptop that is, it was a pain. haha.
And thanks!
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And thanks!
Craig
09-23-11, 03:19 PM
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Craig, welcome aboard and WOW! I'm not sure what to say, other than really nice score!
09-23-11, 03:31 PM
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Yes, very nice bike. The light mounting bracket is upside down.
Enjoy working on this bike. I sure enjoy working on 3-speeds of this era.
Enjoy working on this bike. I sure enjoy working on 3-speeds of this era.
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Just tried out a set of Kool Stop Continentals on the front of my Armstrong. I didn't have any "Oh ****, I'm gonna flip over!" moments like on the Bianchi, but I was impressed by how well the pads gripped the wheels, even on steep downhills. I imagine it'll be even better once the pads wear to conform to the rim surfaces, rather than contacting them with an edge.
Now, the dilemma: Should I paint/Magic Marker the visible sides of the pads so they look more vintage, or just let the salmon color hang out there?
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Now, the dilemma: Should I paint/Magic Marker the visible sides of the pads so they look more vintage, or just let the salmon color hang out there?
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09-24-11, 06:25 AM
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Just tried out a set of Kool Stop Continentals on the front of my Armstrong. I didn't have any "Oh ****, I'm gonna flip over!" moments like on the Bianchi, but I was impressed by how well the pads gripped the wheels, even on steep downhills. I imagine it'll be even better once the pads wear to conform to the rim surfaces, rather than contacting them with an edge.
Now, the dilemma: Should I paint/Magic Marker the visible sides of the pads so they look more vintage, or just let the salmon color hang out there?
- Scott
Now, the dilemma: Should I paint/Magic Marker the visible sides of the pads so they look more vintage, or just let the salmon color hang out there?
- Scott
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09-24-11, 06:39 AM
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Maybe some day Kool Stop will make something a little more authentic looking - but I suspect they are catering to a customer base other-than C&V, which probably accounts for but a small percentage of their sales (based on their current catalog).
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09-24-11, 03:49 PM
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Scott - I wouldn't. They won't look any more authentic with a black body, for lack of a traditional, boxed metal Weinmann-style carrier.
Maybe some day Kool Stop will make something a little more authentic looking - but I suspect they are catering to a customer base other-than C&V, which probably accounts for but a small percentage of their sales (based on their current catalog).
Maybe some day Kool Stop will make something a little more authentic looking - but I suspect they are catering to a customer base other-than C&V, which probably accounts for but a small percentage of their sales (based on their current catalog).
09-24-11, 05:04 PM
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Scott - I wouldn't. They won't look any more authentic with a black body, for lack of a traditional, boxed metal Weinmann-style carrier.
Maybe some day Kool Stop will make something a little more authentic looking - but I suspect they are catering to a customer base other-than C&V, which probably accounts for but a small percentage of their sales (based on their current catalog).
Maybe some day Kool Stop will make something a little more authentic looking - but I suspect they are catering to a customer base other-than C&V, which probably accounts for but a small percentage of their sales (based on their current catalog).
09-24-11, 05:17 PM
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The Kool Stop Campy Nuovo Record refills fit quite nicely into a standard boxed Weinmann carrier. I figured that out after learning the hard way that the original GB carriers on my '51 Clubman won't hold the pads in when you need them to.
- But thanks for the advice on the Weinmanns - I never tried fitting them to the old Weinmann carriers and I just now noticed that the older ones are open on one side, so installing a new pad would not require surgery.
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Speed integrated STURMEY shooter, double drum stick action (linked brakes), power-wheel AXA.
Sleek, stylish, rugged. Almost everything he said and with those three words are what this bike is the sun and time: the promise-escape, sweet, freedom, a moment just beautiful. This bike is amazing power: the race is less a walk at least the pedal stroke and lyrical journey from Paris, five-star cruiser.
"Brilliant and sparkling" of soldiers. I think so classy rider as comfortable in the saddle! It must be said that behind such a charm, a real guarantee of security seals - reputation!
This is the bike chic gentlemen.!
The model is from 1988.(think) This bike is solid (as her name suggests), and really rock the typical bike and you can find throughout the Netherlands.
There’s one feature that’s pretty rare to find on these type of “Holland-Bikes” and that’s the steel rod operating drum brakes. The brake power is transmitted by rods and pivots and that’s just amazing to feel how good it operates.
In terms of weight, it’s apparently one of the heaviest bikes in the world but anyway…it’s built for eternity."
It was hard to get it, I drive every day a daughter in kindergarten,i go to work... goes like a rocket!!!
Sleek, stylish, rugged. Almost everything he said and with those three words are what this bike is the sun and time: the promise-escape, sweet, freedom, a moment just beautiful. This bike is amazing power: the race is less a walk at least the pedal stroke and lyrical journey from Paris, five-star cruiser.
"Brilliant and sparkling" of soldiers. I think so classy rider as comfortable in the saddle! It must be said that behind such a charm, a real guarantee of security seals - reputation!
This is the bike chic gentlemen.!
The model is from 1988.(think) This bike is solid (as her name suggests), and really rock the typical bike and you can find throughout the Netherlands.
There’s one feature that’s pretty rare to find on these type of “Holland-Bikes” and that’s the steel rod operating drum brakes. The brake power is transmitted by rods and pivots and that’s just amazing to feel how good it operates.
In terms of weight, it’s apparently one of the heaviest bikes in the world but anyway…it’s built for eternity."
It was hard to get it, I drive every day a daughter in kindergarten,i go to work... goes like a rocket!!!
09-25-11, 03:26 PM
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1968 Raleigh Sports
I have an old rack that I'm trying to get a decent gloss black that I will add next. Fun stuff. Love the Col de la Vies. Fussy to mount but great to ride. The Elite headlight is now LED, (Thanks member gna).
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1968 Raleigh Sports by djk762, on Flickr
1968 Raleigh Sports by djk762, on Flickr
1968 Raleigh Sports by djk762, on Flickr
I have an old rack that I'm trying to get a decent gloss black that I will add next. Fun stuff. Love the Col de la Vies. Fussy to mount but great to ride. The Elite headlight is now LED, (Thanks member gna).
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1968 Raleigh Sports by djk762, on Flickr
1968 Raleigh Sports by djk762, on Flickr
1968 Raleigh Sports by djk762, on Flickr
