For the love of English 3 speeds...
09-26-11, 12:25 AM
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1971 Raleigh Sports
I got this a few days ago. I was going to transplant the crucial parts to another frame (diamond, maroon/burgundy) that was for sale at another town, as I am a male and all of my other bicycles are in various shades of red.
But this brown beauty - wonderfully tuned up, and while in no way "mint" but telling of a loving history - a sight of it and a test ride of it made me decide to just leave it be. And this will be the one I will be riding on a daily basis. Maybe I will paint it red-ish when it really wears out - yeah, like that will happen in my lifetime!
But this brown beauty - wonderfully tuned up, and while in no way "mint" but telling of a loving history - a sight of it and a test ride of it made me decide to just leave it be. And this will be the one I will be riding on a daily basis. Maybe I will paint it red-ish when it really wears out - yeah, like that will happen in my lifetime!
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09-26-11, 06:42 AM
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I had the same experience on my '51 Armstrong with the Kool-stop NR refills, but managed to rework the carriers to suit (with some difficulty. I wouldn't recommend it).
- 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.
- 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.
09-26-11, 11:31 AM
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i can only imagine applying the front brake and seeing your pads go flinging off ahead of you as they shoot out from their carriers.
09-28-11, 11:02 AM
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This may have been posted before. If so, I missed it --
A real one-of-a-kind on eBay: French Arxer 3-Speed with Sturmey Archer rear. I may be alone on this, but I think it's amazing. I had to share the photos. Check out the chainring:
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^Look at that sidewall - 700x35! So many tire options! And such a fascinating chainring and guard...I love it.
So beautiful. I really wish I could find something this unique and old (700c Classic European Loop Frame) in the US. Unrealistic I know, but it's nice to dream, isn't it?
A real one-of-a-kind on eBay: French Arxer 3-Speed with Sturmey Archer rear. I may be alone on this, but I think it's amazing. I had to share the photos. Check out the chainring:
^Look at that sidewall - 700x35! So many tire options! And such a fascinating chainring and guard...I love it.
So beautiful. I really wish I could find something this unique and old (700c Classic European Loop Frame) in the US. Unrealistic I know, but it's nice to dream, isn't it?
09-28-11, 11:11 AM
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That is gorgeous, to be sure, and quite functional, too. You're right that 700c tires are a huge plus.
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09-28-11, 11:14 AM
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09-28-11, 04:53 PM
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09-28-11, 05:26 PM
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So beautiful. I really wish I could find something this unique and old (700c Classic European Loop Frame) in the US. Unrealistic I know, but it's nice to dream, isn't it?
Currently, your dream is running about $850 US.
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09-28-11, 09:28 PM
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Say hello to Aunt Dahlia, a 1966 Raleigh Lady's Sports. Her decals are a little frumpy, but she's a treat to ride. She came with a working Dynohub, matching rack, and a locking front fork -- with the key. 
Do those features make her a Sports Deluxe? Her decals aren't easy to read, but they do say "Raleigh Sports" very definitely.
So far, I've replaced the uncomfortable black vinyl saddle she came with and added a brass bell.
Now if I could just get those steel rims replaced before the rainy season kicks in here in California....
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Do those features make her a Sports Deluxe? Her decals aren't easy to read, but they do say "Raleigh Sports" very definitely.
So far, I've replaced the uncomfortable black vinyl saddle she came with and added a brass bell.
Now if I could just get those steel rims replaced before the rainy season kicks in here in California....
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09-28-11, 09:46 PM
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09-28-11, 09:48 PM
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09-29-11, 11:25 AM
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Good looking bike, marmorgan!
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That's a brilliantly preserved '66 Sports if ever I saw one. Those dyno lights are extremely desirable, so congrats on finding one with the lights intact!
And good job with the saddle and bell - they really bring it up to date nicely. Next thing to consider would be installing new cables and brake pads, which will (along with a wheel swap) dramatically improve braking and shifting.
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That's a brilliantly preserved '66 Sports if ever I saw one. Those dyno lights are extremely desirable, so congrats on finding one with the lights intact!
And good job with the saddle and bell - they really bring it up to date nicely. Next thing to consider would be installing new cables and brake pads, which will (along with a wheel swap) dramatically improve braking and shifting.
09-29-11, 11:47 AM
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So I've been working on the Superbe project, most recently repainting some badly neglected fenders (I'll post photos later), making the Steel to CR-18 swap, and overhauling the rear hub...so I've been looking at a variety of Sturmey Archer resources and assorted English parts distributors. Thought I'd share a few interesting and/or cool links/photos I found -
Firstly, I was fantasizing and looking at prices on old FG (4-Speed) hubs, and found JollyRogerMotors.com. Not only do they have a bunch of parts including a good condition 4-Speed hub for sale, they also have a Ladies' 1947 DL-1 for sale for $195.00. If you're in MA, that's not a bad deal.
Also, I found a wealth of cool info at www.sturmey-archerheritage.com, a site maintained by Sturmey Archer Co that has a giant record of old ads, tech info, and press stuff. Really really great stuff, such as a 1970 display-model of the hub spliced to show the internals, and much much more (too much to share).
This one, about spending 35,000 miles on an AW Hub, made me think of some forumites:
I also really appreciated having a rendering of the massive factory in Nottingham that ran during the 50's and 60's, producing many of the hubs I've used and/or rebuilt, probably along with many others...
Gets kind of sad when you get further along in the timeline, and it shows photos of the new Tiawanese factory but alas...such is the nature of the new economy, I suppose.
Firstly, I was fantasizing and looking at prices on old FG (4-Speed) hubs, and found JollyRogerMotors.com. Not only do they have a bunch of parts including a good condition 4-Speed hub for sale, they also have a Ladies' 1947 DL-1 for sale for $195.00. If you're in MA, that's not a bad deal.
Also, I found a wealth of cool info at www.sturmey-archerheritage.com, a site maintained by Sturmey Archer Co that has a giant record of old ads, tech info, and press stuff. Really really great stuff, such as a 1970 display-model of the hub spliced to show the internals, and much much more (too much to share).
This one, about spending 35,000 miles on an AW Hub, made me think of some forumites:
I also really appreciated having a rendering of the massive factory in Nottingham that ran during the 50's and 60's, producing many of the hubs I've used and/or rebuilt, probably along with many others...
Gets kind of sad when you get further along in the timeline, and it shows photos of the new Tiawanese factory but alas...such is the nature of the new economy, I suppose.
09-29-11, 11:55 AM
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Also, for those considering a rebuild, here's a good site that has a photo walkthrough. I'd consult other sources too and know what you're getting into, but this is a helpful link:
https://bicyclehub.co.uk/index.php?op...=59&Itemid=120
https://bicyclehub.co.uk/index.php?op...=59&Itemid=120
09-29-11, 12:09 PM
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I have to say, I don't think I'll ever tire of looking at photos of well loved Raleigh Sports. They're common, yet each time I see one so beautifully cared for--as evidenced numerous times previously in this thread--it just makes me happy. I may not comment on every set, but I sure do love them. The black sports at the top of the page ... drool, the blue one, ..delightful. All the other 3-speed goodness is great too. Part of it is that I just like bikes, but part of it is seeing people value fixing a worthwhile thing vs. perpetuating a throw-away society. In any case, great thread.
09-29-11, 01:06 PM
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Nice pictures!
They remind ALOT of Leavenworth Washington.
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ch&um=1&itbs=1
I'm on holiday in Bavaria at the moment (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)
Cycling around Garmisch-Partenkirchen by retromotoring, on Flickr
1980 Raleigh Esquire on the way to Eibsee by retromotoring, on Flickr
Hope you like it!
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They remind ALOT of Leavenworth Washington.
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ch&um=1&itbs=1
I'm on holiday in Bavaria at the moment (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)
Cycling around Garmisch-Partenkirchen by retromotoring, on Flickr
1980 Raleigh Esquire on the way to Eibsee by retromotoring, on Flickr
Hope you like it!
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09-29-11, 01:33 PM
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I have to say, I don't think I'll ever tire of looking at photos of well loved Raleigh Sports. They're common, yet each time I see one so beautifully cared for--as evidenced numerous times previously in this thread--it just makes me happy. I may not comment on every set, but I sure do love them. The black sports at the top of the page ... drool, the blue one, ..delightful. All the other 3-speed goodness is great too. Part of it is that I just like bikes, but part of it is seeing people value fixing a worthwhile thing vs. perpetuating a throw-away society. In any case, great thread.
09-29-11, 01:49 PM
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@Maddox...that was an interesting bit on the 35,000 mile hub. I have one that I can document about half that many miles on and it has much more than that on it. It is an undated hub but the bike appears to be around a 1970/71 model. It is the smoothest and best running of all my AW hubs.
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09-29-11, 05:55 PM
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Well, after looking at all these wonderful 3 speeds, we have finally made our first purchase. I stumbled across this 1977 Raleigh Sports with the S3C coaster brake hub from at our local Goodwill shop. It shouldn't take too much to get her back on the road.
Here she is in "As Received" condition. Anyone got a spare Raleigh R seat post bolt?
Here she is in "As Received" condition. Anyone got a spare Raleigh R seat post bolt?
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I've seen it happen. Both to customers . . . . . . and to me, who, being a professional mechanic, was supposed to know better.
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09-30-11, 01:14 PM
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Here's a wedding gift to my wife and I from my friend Phil:
Had to put a few parts into it, otherwise, it is a great rider.
Had to put a few parts into it, otherwise, it is a great rider.
