For the love of English 3 speeds...
04-20-19, 07:52 AM
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When Triumph Cars developed the TR 2 + follow ons 3, 3A, 4 & 4IRS they used a 4 cylinder Tractor Engine, I guess they could not afford to develop a new engine from scratch being shortly after WW2. It was a good solid gutsy engine built like a tank, it had wet removable cylinder liners. You had to be careful taking the head off not to disturb these liners, if you did and did not realise and put it back together, water leaked into the engine crankcase and you were in trouble. It was best to clamp them in place while you worked on the engine. My favourite Triumph engine was the 1600cc six cylinder engine in the Vitesse 6. It had a flywheel both ends of the crankshaft and was so smooth on idling you could stand a coin on edge on the rocker box.
just some useless information seeing as we are getting off subject some!!!
just some useless information seeing as we are getting off subject some!!!
04-20-19, 02:07 PM
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This one a Nelson or Camper longflap
Up front, a Junior. Loaded down, it does not cause undue steering difficulties.
Spending a lot of time over at the Sisters house while they are on extended vacation. So, I am rolling quite a few miles on the road going back an forth between my house and theirs. A double bagger kinda trip as it were!
Decided to make use of both my Carradice bags for hauling clothes, road gear, food and “stuff”. The Twenty handles both bags with ease!
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This one a Nelson or Camper longflap
Up front, a Junior. Loaded down, it does not cause undue steering difficulties.
Spending a lot of time over at the Sisters house while they are on extended vacation. So, I am rolling quite a few miles on the road going back an forth between my house and theirs. A double bagger kinda trip as it were!
Decided to make use of both my Carradice bags for hauling clothes, road gear, food and “stuff”. The Twenty handles both bags with ease!
One that can carry a lot.
I live downtown and rarely use the car(s).
I prefer to do my errands/shopping/hardware store
on the bike.
I've got photos (somewhere) from Rwanda where bikes
are used as taxis and as haulers of anything you could
imagine.
Someone gave me a t-shirt that says:
"Never Under Estimate an Old Man On a Bike"
04-20-19, 05:38 PM
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This one a Nelson or Camper longflap
Up front, a Junior. Loaded down, it does not cause undue steering difficulties.
Spending a lot of time over at the Sisters house while they are on extended vacation. So, I am rolling quite a few miles on the road going back an forth between my house and theirs. A double bagger kinda trip as it were!
Decided to make use of both my Carradice bags for hauling clothes, road gear, food and “stuff”. The Twenty handles both bags with ease!
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04-21-19, 06:35 AM
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I miss cafeterias, although I don't think they will ever have a coffee table book of their own. In the west there was Furr's--now called Furr's Fresh Buffet, I don't know if it's the same. NYC was of course famous for its Horn & Hardart cafeterias and the Automats that were operated by the same company. But everyplace had cafeterias. Inexpensive food, not fancy. Now I go to Ikea. There might be some company cafeterias operating, but Ikea's are the last ones I know of here that are open to the public. Good coffee at Ikea. Get one of their Ikea Family cards and the coffee's free. Ikea even was offering a bike for awhile. Belt drive, single speed. But the belt was defective and the bike was recalled.
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04-21-19, 07:01 AM
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I like the idea of a good "work" bike.
One that can carry a lot.
I live downtown and rarely use the car(s).
I prefer to do my errands/shopping/hardware store
on the bike.
I've got photos (somewhere) from Rwanda where bikes
are used as taxis and as haulers of anything you could
imagine.
Someone gave me a t-shirt that says:
"Never Under Estimate an Old Man On a Bike"
One that can carry a lot.
I live downtown and rarely use the car(s).
I prefer to do my errands/shopping/hardware store
on the bike.
I've got photos (somewhere) from Rwanda where bikes
are used as taxis and as haulers of anything you could
imagine.
Someone gave me a t-shirt that says:
"Never Under Estimate an Old Man On a Bike"
I hope we'll be seeing more cargo type bikes in use here as more and more businesses need to have online ordering with delivery to be competitive. If I should need to make yet another "career" change, I might stick one of those Xtracycle things on a bike and try one of the bike delivery services. And I love those box bikes. Our current mayor, unfortunately, has had to be dragged kicking and screaming to support bike lanes and bike share. (And public transit, which is really bizarre for a politician in NYC.) Don't know about this "old man" thing. Can't imagine who you might be talking about. Two regular customers at my workplace are guys in their 80s. One guy still works shifts as a waiter at a local TGI Friday; the other is a photographer and he's got an exhibit in a major public locale of photos from an Asia trip he took in the early 60s.
04-21-19, 07:44 AM
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I hope we'll be seeing more cargo type bikes in use here as more and more businesses need to have online ordering with delivery to be competitive. If I should need to make yet another "career" change, I might stick one of those Xtracycle things on a bike and try one of the bike delivery services. And I love those box bikes. Our current mayor, unfortunately, has had to be dragged kicking and screaming to support bike lanes and bike share. (And public transit, which is really bizarre for a politician in NYC.) Don't know about this "old man" thing. Can't imagine who you might be talking about. Two regular customers at my workplace are guys in their 80s. One guy still works shifts as a waiter at a local TGI Friday; the other is a photographer and he's got an exhibit in a major public locale of photos from an Asia trip he took in the early 60s.
I've never seen so many delivery trucks on the streets.
Last week I caught a guy stealing packages off someone's porch.
I called the police and chased him on my bike.
He ditched his bike in the park and ran into the back of a sketchy
apartment building.
I confiscated his bike (probably stolen) and waited for the
police to arrive.
After I made my report we decided that I would
donate the stolen bike to the non profit bike shop down the street
There's a broken weld on the seat stay.
I was actually on my way to the bank to
replace my credit card that had been stolen the day before.......
Work and pursuit bike.
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Nice pursuit bike. 
04-21-19, 07:55 AM
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Delivering all these online purchases by bicycle is a good idea.
I've never seen so many delivery trucks on the streets.
Last week I caught a guy stealing packages off someone's porch.
I called the police and chased him on my bike.
He ditched his bike in the park and ran into the back of a sketchy
apartment building.
I confiscated his bike (probably stolen) and waited for the
police to arrive.
After I made my report we decided that I would
donate the stolen bike to the non profit bike shop down the street
There's a broken weld on the seat stay.
I was actually on my way to the bank to
replace my credit card that had been stolen the day before.......
Work and pursuit bike.
I've never seen so many delivery trucks on the streets.
Last week I caught a guy stealing packages off someone's porch.
I called the police and chased him on my bike.
He ditched his bike in the park and ran into the back of a sketchy
apartment building.
I confiscated his bike (probably stolen) and waited for the
police to arrive.
After I made my report we decided that I would
donate the stolen bike to the non profit bike shop down the street
There's a broken weld on the seat stay.
I was actually on my way to the bank to
replace my credit card that had been stolen the day before.......
Work and pursuit bike.
NYC used to be Theft City but it's eased up. I hope those days never return.
04-21-19, 12:22 PM
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Here's the confiscated bike.
Not much of a bike but I do have a home for it.
The weld on the seat stay has failed.
Q- If I drilled it and put in a self tapping screw, would it be safe?
I have a young lady in need of a bike and free would be her
price range.
Not much of a bike but I do have a home for it.
The weld on the seat stay has failed.
Q- If I drilled it and put in a self tapping screw, would it be safe?
I have a young lady in need of a bike and free would be her
price range.
04-21-19, 12:49 PM
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I think it would be safe, but it appears to be at the top of the seat tube. Will the repair impede adjustment, or do you have a plan (I bet you do)?
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Hi everyone!
I have not been here in forever. I have a 1964 Armstrong that I want to fix up. Where is the best place to get replacement parts?
I have not been here in forever. I have a 1964 Armstrong that I want to fix up. Where is the best place to get replacement parts?
04-21-19, 01:33 PM
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Thanks all!
I just got back from another long haul across town and back. Strange, it is feeling easier to go longer on the bike now.
awesome crime fighting gster! Your crime fighting name is “ Thundering steel of Justice” The thief’s Ill gotten booty bike might put the young lady in jeopardy if he decides to reclaim it. Hope it can be repaired and put to good use.
I just got back from another long haul across town and back. Strange, it is feeling easier to go longer on the bike now.
awesome crime fighting gster! Your crime fighting name is “ Thundering steel of Justice” The thief’s Ill gotten booty bike might put the young lady in jeopardy if he decides to reclaim it. Hope it can be repaired and put to good use.
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I could set the seat first and then repair...
I'll have to have a better look at the rest
of it and see if it's even worth any effort.
It is a Raleigh......
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available at your local bike store.
Most of these bikes just need a good cleaning and service to the bearings
as they were built to last.
You need 10 posts before you can add photos here.
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Ok, thank you. It has been sitting around but we decided to start fixing it up again. I think I definitely need new tires, cables, and brake pads
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04-21-19, 03:57 PM
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Not sure if these fit in to this thread....Schwinn is American made, but the 3 speeds on both are Sturmey Archer.
I was glad to get these and really happy they are still a couple after all these years.
I believe they are 1972.
The Breeze needs some work on the 3 speed. It is missing the pin and chain to actuate the 3 speed. I will try my LBS first then it looks like they are available on-line.
I was glad to get these and really happy they are still a couple after all these years.
I believe they are 1972.
The Breeze needs some work on the 3 speed. It is missing the pin and chain to actuate the 3 speed. I will try my LBS first then it looks like they are available on-line.
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Here's the confiscated bike.
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Not much of a bike but I do have a home for it.
The weld on the seat stay has failed.
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Q- If I drilled it and put in a self tapping screw, would it be safe?
I have a young lady in need of a bike and free would be her
price range.
<-------->
Not much of a bike but I do have a home for it.
The weld on the seat stay has failed.
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Q- If I drilled it and put in a self tapping screw, would it be safe?
I have a young lady in need of a bike and free would be her
price range.
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Have it welded?
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This may sound crazy, but how about drilling a hole for a #10 machine screw. Use locktite when you place the screw, and file off any part of the screw that extends into the seat tube. I just say this because we seem to be going whole cludge here.
I like homemade fixes.
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[QUOTE=Ottomotion;20894357]Not sure if these fit in to this thread....Schwinn is American made, but the 3 speeds on both are Sturmey Archer.
I was glad to get these and really happy they are still a couple after all these years.
I believe they are 1972.
The Breeze needs some work on the 3 speed. It is missing the pin and chain to actuate the 3 speed. I will try my LBS first then it looks like they are available on-line.[/QUOTE
They look like a nice his 'n hers pair.
Purchased,
ridden 2 or 3 times then stored
in the garage...
I was glad to get these and really happy they are still a couple after all these years.
I believe they are 1972.
The Breeze needs some work on the 3 speed. It is missing the pin and chain to actuate the 3 speed. I will try my LBS first then it looks like they are available on-line.
[/QUOTEThey look like a nice his 'n hers pair.
Purchased,
ridden 2 or 3 times then stored
in the garage...