For the love of English 3 speeds...
11-30-10, 09:24 AM
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I hope someone has a better closeup picture.
They greatly improve stopping power on steel rims, especially when wet, but you still need to use caution, or you'll skid right through a stop sign.
12-02-10, 06:42 AM
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Next question: giving the bike a new shifter cable
Well my brake pads question was such a layup I figure I'll try another question ...
I'm about ready to cable up the 3-speed shifter to the SA hub. The original cable has that distinctive crimped cable-end to secure it in the shifter.
What do you do when you want to give your shifter a new cable - do you need to add a special crimp on the end like the originals had?
I'm about ready to cable up the 3-speed shifter to the SA hub. The original cable has that distinctive crimped cable-end to secure it in the shifter.
What do you do when you want to give your shifter a new cable - do you need to add a special crimp on the end like the originals had?
12-02-10, 07:22 AM
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You would need a universal cable with a special adapter as shown in the picture below. You can find these on e-Bay and most good LBS.
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I am not sure what Kool Stop model these ones are, but they are pretty good. I like the hardware and the adjustability it allows. I can lock up the wheels and skid at will. One night on my way to work I nearly went over the bars at the bottom of my steep driveway because I wasn't paying attention.
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12-02-10, 08:50 PM
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12-05-10, 04:22 PM
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If one has a 23" Raleigh Sports frame only, and a 21" complete Raleigh Sports, can the parts be moved to the larger frame? Both are from approximately the same time period. Right now the question is hypothetical.
12-05-10, 04:58 PM
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Yes, but the cables might not be long enough. Other than that, yes, everything is the same.
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12-05-10, 05:12 PM
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I am not sure what Kool Stop model these ones are, but they are pretty good. I like the hardware and the adjustability it allows. I can lock up the wheels and skid at will. One night on my way to work I nearly went over the bars at the bottom of my steep driveway because I wasn't paying attention.
Have found that with some brakes the deeper Eagle pad works better and these can also be fitted with the same hardware to allow for easy alignment and toe in. I use these on my '57 Peugeot as they work far better than the Thinline pads I had tried, they stop better, and don't squeal like a cat in heat.
12-05-10, 05:19 PM
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Well my brake pads question was such a layup I figure I'll try another question ...
I'm about ready to cable up the 3-speed shifter to the SA hub. The original cable has that distinctive crimped cable-end to secure it in the shifter.
What do you do when you want to give your shifter a new cable - do you need to add a special crimp on the end like the originals had?
I'm about ready to cable up the 3-speed shifter to the SA hub. The original cable has that distinctive crimped cable-end to secure it in the shifter.
What do you do when you want to give your shifter a new cable - do you need to add a special crimp on the end like the originals had?
12-05-10, 06:25 PM
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12-08-10, 05:20 PM
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Would chain work too? Or would that too need to be changed for a longer one? Are chain links from other chains compatible?
12-08-10, 05:24 PM
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Get a new chain. They're cheap and consumable. When in doubt, throw it out!
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12-08-10, 05:58 PM
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The chain should work, if it's not rusted or worn, but ColonelJLloyd (boy, that's hard to type!) makes a good point. You can get a chain for ten bux.
The difference between a 21" Sports and a 23" Sports is that the head and seat tubes are longer. The top tube and downtubes might also be longer, but I don't know. Those are the only differences.
The difference between a 21" Sports and a 23" Sports is that the head and seat tubes are longer. The top tube and downtubes might also be longer, but I don't know. Those are the only differences.
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12-17-10, 05:41 PM
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12-17-10, 05:47 PM
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12-17-10, 05:48 PM
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Is there a source for tall stems for Raleigh's, like the one on roseskunk's Sports?
12-17-10, 06:02 PM
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Decals should go on tonight but a break in the rain made this a good photo op after getting it all together.
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12-17-10, 09:14 PM
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12-19-10, 02:02 AM
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The chain should work, if it's not rusted or worn, but ColonelJLloyd (boy, that's hard to type!) makes a good point. You can get a chain for ten bux.
The difference between a 21" Sports and a 23" Sports is that the head and seat tubes are longer. The top tube and downtubes might also be longer, but I don't know. Those are the only differences.
The difference between a 21" Sports and a 23" Sports is that the head and seat tubes are longer. The top tube and downtubes might also be longer, but I don't know. Those are the only differences.
12-19-10, 02:19 AM
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Shimano 3 speeds use 3/32 while British bikes and many older bikes use the wider 1/8.
12-19-10, 07:21 AM
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Any chain with 1/8" width will do. I've had good luck with all brands. Try this one.
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