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08-07-22, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SirMike1983
1967 Raleigh Sprite is pretty much done. I'm nearing the end of testing everything out and getting everything finalized. It came out pretty nicely, but condition is king when you find these bikes. Starting with something in very good condition is a big help, versus something where everything needs to be re-done.
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Re: Recent discussion on Drop Bar Sports, I found this in my files.
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Originally Posted by SirMike1983
1967 Raleigh Sprite is pretty much done. I'm nearing the end of testing everything out and getting everything finalized. It came out pretty nicely, but condition is king when you find these bikes. Starting with something in very good condition is a big help, versus something where everything needs to be re-done.
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08-07-22, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by steve21108
Pretty amazing! I have only ever seen one of those hubs. It is the two cable five speed? What is the model designator of that hub?
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Originally Posted by SirMike1983
It's a Sturmey Archer S5 5-speed hub. Non-drive lever controls the bell crank, drive side controls the clutch.
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Originally Posted by SirMike1983
It's a Sturmey Archer S5 5-speed hub. Non-drive lever controls the bell crank, drive side controls the clutch.
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Thanks for the kind words. The Sprite came to me in very good shape, which reduces the replacing parts and work that has to be done. It was nice to have a bike that could be totally gone over in just a few weekends instead of needing to be torn all the way down and built back up. I like to put big cogs on these S5 hubs because then you can have a very low gear for climbing, but still have enough top end for downhills.
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One of two Hercules 3-speeds I've got (along with a Raleigh Superbe and a Raleigh Sports). Now living in the very hilly Catskills has rendered them impractical..... so for now this one will do duty as an ornament on the porch.
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Have to ask: What mounting trick are you using to get it to fit there?
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Originally Posted by cudak888
Have to ask: What mounting trick are you using to get it to fit there?
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Originally Posted by Unca_Sam
It's tires are on the casing, and the handlebars and dropout are likely wired to the wall above it.
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Originally Posted by cudak888
I figured as much, but was hoping for a picture of the magic (and perhaps a recommendation for what wire was used).
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To each, their own, I guess.
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Originally Posted by cudak888
Have to ask: What mounting trick are you using to get it to fit there?
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08-09-22, 04:43 PM
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I'm new to the club. Two different bike enthusiasts gifted me "Raleigh" 3-speeds, a Huffy and a Royal Scot.
The Huffy is pristine and is going to an ex that is still dear to me. The Royal Scot is at the top of my queue for restorations. It's a keeper.
The Huffy is pristine and is going to an ex that is still dear to me. The Royal Scot is at the top of my queue for restorations. It's a keeper.
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Originally Posted by thumpism
$54 in OH.
Might be a good platform for a custom if the plan involves a trip to the paint shop.
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Originally Posted by SirMike1983
Thanks for the kind words. The Sprite came to me in very good shape, which reduces the replacing parts and work that has to be done. It was nice to have a bike that could be totally gone over in just a few weekends instead of needing to be torn all the way down and built back up. I like to put big cogs on these S5 hubs because then you can have a very low gear for climbing, but still have enough top end for downhills.
I have a similar bike in Burgandy...
I added the throttle controls to mine
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Originally Posted by thumpism
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Originally Posted by gster
Very nice.
I have a similar bike in Burgandy...
I added the throttle controls to mine
I have a similar bike in Burgandy...
I added the throttle controls to mine
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