For the love of English 3 speeds...
12-20-11, 09:59 AM
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Got kind of a newbish question about mine... the chain clanks against the chaincase whenever I go over bumps. The chain isn't excessively slack -- from the midpoint I can push it about 1/2" each way. Is there anything you guys do to quiet this (I'm envisioning gluing a strip of innertube to the inside of the case), or is that just "how they are"?
12-20-11, 10:14 AM
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Got kind of a newbish question about mine... the chain clanks against the chaincase whenever I go over bumps. The chain isn't excessively slack -- from the midpoint I can push it about 1/2" each way. Is there anything you guys do to quiet this (I'm envisioning gluing a strip of innertube to the inside of the case), or is that just "how they are"?
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12-20-11, 02:16 PM
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12-21-11, 08:01 PM
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Which of the modern variations of Northroad handlebars matches Raleigh's the best (or did Raleigh change the bend over the years?).
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I've found that chain tension, or lack there of, is what causes the noise on my Phillips. Some times if I've changed out a flat the chaincase alignment ends up out of whack, then it's a ride and adjust, repeat, repeat, till it's better, the chain slap is always there to some degree.
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12-22-11, 10:51 AM
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Thanks guys. Until I figured out it was the chain contacting the chaincase, I worried that I had left some important part loose when assembling the bike. 
12-22-11, 01:24 PM
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Has anyone tried a s3x hub in an old Sports frame? Looks like there's a 5mm difference in OLD, the hub being wider than the dropouts.
rhm suggested a lighter frame with simular geometry which makes much more sense. So for now, the hub is on a Raleigh GS Comp which seems to be a good combination but I think even better would be a Super Course or older British Club frame. ( I'm wanting a more relaxed ride with eyelets for full fenders)
I love my old Sports, but it is heavy and would not be improved by adding such a hub IMHO.
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12-28-11, 04:47 PM
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Our Raleigh Twenty was out on loan to my brother in law when I got here so had to content myself with the loan of a Surly LHT which is a fine bicycle (and much like my own Kuwaharas) but it is nothing like an English 3 speed. 
And we are getting some British weather today...
The Carradice bag was a lovely gift and really suits the bike to a T... will take this bag back to YEG and fit it to it's mate.
And we are getting some British weather today...
The Carradice bag was a lovely gift and really suits the bike to a T... will take this bag back to YEG and fit it to it's mate.
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12-28-11, 05:00 PM
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Got kind of a newbish question about mine... the chain clanks against the chaincase whenever I go over bumps. The chain isn't excessively slack -- from the midpoint I can push it about 1/2" each way. Is there anything you guys do to quiet this (I'm envisioning gluing a strip of innertube to the inside of the case), or is that just "how they are"?
12-28-11, 05:55 PM
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12-29-11, 06:14 AM
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Here is the photo to which you allude:
I haven't really ridden it yet... just a couple miles. Cool period correct mudguards that might be too fragile to ride this time of year (they get brittle in the cold) sso perhaps I should change to metal. Haven't actually attached the taillight, either.
I haven't really ridden it yet... just a couple miles. Cool period correct mudguards that might be too fragile to ride this time of year (they get brittle in the cold) sso perhaps I should change to metal. Haven't actually attached the taillight, either.
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12-29-11, 06:17 AM
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Well 'cept for this, a meager contribution to the fine machines I've seen posted here. (sorry, its a 5 speed,)
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12-29-11, 11:05 AM
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Italian 'English' 3 Speed update
I posted a while back about my Bianchi 3 speed and after more time than I have ever spent on any bike, I finally have it back on the road. The seat split along every seam when I tried to ride it, so I busted out a sewing machine and for my first ever sewing project, recreated the seat. Most of the chrome is severely pitted and there is a lot of paint issues, but I love the ride anyway. I took it on a short neighborhood cruise this morning and the ride is smooth as silk.
I feel like the seatpost clamp is backward, but that was the way I bought it. Anyone out there know if it is correct?
Some before/after shots.
I feel like the seatpost clamp is backward, but that was the way I bought it. Anyone out there know if it is correct?
Some before/after shots.
12-29-11, 11:15 AM
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Nice before and after effect billrat! Congrats on snagging your most interesting Italian-Anglo 3-speeder.
The seat post is not necessarily on backwards given the age of the bike.
It was a very common way to mount it (and going back possibly the most common way) to provide the rider with a more optimal fit.
The seat post is not necessarily on backwards given the age of the bike.
It was a very common way to mount it (and going back possibly the most common way) to provide the rider with a more optimal fit.
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12-29-11, 11:40 AM
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12-29-11, 11:45 AM
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I posted a while back about my Bianchi 3 speed and after more time than I have ever spent on any bike, I finally have it back on the road. The seat split along every seam when I tried to ride it, so I busted out a sewing machine and for my first ever sewing project, recreated the seat. Most of the chrome is severely pitted and there is a lot of paint issues, but I love the ride anyway. I took it on a short neighborhood cruise this morning and the ride is smooth as silk.
I feel like the seatpost clamp is backward, but that was the way I bought it. Anyone out there know if it is correct?
I feel like the seatpost clamp is backward, but that was the way I bought it. Anyone out there know if it is correct?
12-29-11, 11:52 AM
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I posted a while back about my Bianchi 3 speed and after more time than I have ever spent on any bike, I finally have it back on the road. The seat split along every seam when I tried to ride it, so I busted out a sewing machine and for my first ever sewing project, recreated the seat. Most of the chrome is severely pitted and there is a lot of paint issues, but I love the ride anyway. I took it on a short neighborhood cruise this morning and the ride is smooth as silk.
I feel like the seatpost clamp is backward, but that was the way I bought it. Anyone out there know if it is correct?
Some before/after shots.
I feel like the seatpost clamp is backward, but that was the way I bought it. Anyone out there know if it is correct?
Some before/after shots.
What a sweet, sweet ride!
12-29-11, 11:56 AM
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Hey, ilikebikes, that is a 5-speed bike and you really should have posted this bike in this thread instead... I'll ask one of the moderators to move it for you.
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12-29-11, 12:14 PM
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So, Ilikebikes, have you ridden that James much yet? I have that hub on one of my bikes, and am about to put it on a second. I like it a lot.
Can you adjust that front rack so the top is horizontal? That oblique angle bugs me.
Don't listen to Photogravity, he's just jealous. A SA S5 really is a three speed hub; just a little better-- it's actually two three speed hubs in the same shell. Neat trick.
Can you adjust that front rack so the top is horizontal? That oblique angle bugs me.
Don't listen to Photogravity, he's just jealous. A SA S5 really is a three speed hub; just a little better-- it's actually two three speed hubs in the same shell. Neat trick.
12-29-11, 12:30 PM
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I'm not jealous, just envious. <sigh> I shoulda bought that bike when KonAaron Snake told me about it.
12-29-11, 01:28 PM
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There is a lot of chrome missing. I waxed it for now. Not sure if there is any other technique to keep the rust at bay.
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[QUOTE][I feel like the seatpost clamp is backward, but that was the way I bought it. Anyone out there know if it is correct?
/QUOTE]
The seatpost clamp is "correct", could go either way to get a proper fit, check out the Sunbeam.
Also, check out some pictures of older bikes with the "7" shaped seatpost, it puts the saddle way forward of the seat tube. This becomes really helpful when the bike has relaxed geometry.
/QUOTE]
The seatpost clamp is "correct", could go either way to get a proper fit, check out the Sunbeam.
Also, check out some pictures of older bikes with the "7" shaped seatpost, it puts the saddle way forward of the seat tube. This becomes really helpful when the bike has relaxed geometry.
12-29-11, 01:43 PM
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Someone brought this Birmingham Phillips 3 speed into the CO-OP. The hub has 53 on it, so I must be a 1953. I also have the fenders and chainguard but haven't put them on yet. Someone put new tires on it and it rides very nicley. I've been looking for a bike to ride in next years Tweed ride. Mostly likely will take it back to the CO-OP, it will make a nice commuter bike for someone.
