For the love of English 3 speeds...
07-10-20, 08:26 AM
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07-10-20, 10:24 AM
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Here's a re-build of a rusty 1973 Supercycle I picked up on Kijiji for $30. It was a testbed for powdercoating and to learn how to install decals for an upcoming 68 Superbe restoration. Runs really smoothly so far, once the heat breaks I'll take it on a longer ride to work out the bugs.
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Here's a re-build of a rusty 1973 Supercycle I picked up on Kijiji for $30. It was a testbed for powdercoating and to learn how to install decals for an upcoming 68 Superbe restoration. Runs really smoothly so far, once the heat breaks I'll take it on a longer ride to work out the bugs.
A Supercycle never had it so good!And your handle...Bomarc missiles? The ones that killed the Avro Arrow?
07-10-20, 01:06 PM
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Sorry to disappoint, but Bomarc is just a name with no significance to me - like Steve French from TPB. But if it was pertaining to the missile program I surely would have installed Raleigh Blue Streak decals on the bike!
07-10-20, 02:28 PM
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No disappointment, I'm not pro-missile, I produced a documentary 35 years ago on the history of the Avro Arrow so I have a historical interest. Look forward to the Superbe.
07-10-20, 03:51 PM
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07-10-20, 04:05 PM
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looking for 590 tires for 3 speed
This seemed to be the best shot at finding out where to get the older 26 1 3/8 tires for a conversion to 3 speed on an older Falcon frameset that I have. Without having to rebuild a wheelset. Having the 3 speed wheels already.
07-11-20, 09:25 AM
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Is this the doc?
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Bought myself a NOS BSA 3-speed hub a few days ago.
The thread on the axle of the original one in my 1954 BSA Tourer was badly damaged when I bought it many years ago, but finally failed completely last month, and nearly lost its nut.
The damage can be seen in the picture below.
So I am pretty happy I found a new one, as these things are very hard to find over here...
As an added bonus: it has a longer axle.
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The thread on the axle of the original one in my 1954 BSA Tourer was badly damaged when I bought it many years ago, but finally failed completely last month, and nearly lost its nut.
The damage can be seen in the picture below.
So I am pretty happy I found a new one, as these things are very hard to find over here...
As an added bonus: it has a longer axle.
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07-13-20, 12:30 PM
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This past winter I overhauled a New Hudson child's bicycle. I was taken aback by the quality of the BSA parts.
So I concur. Try to find a good home for the old BSA hub and axle.
So I concur. Try to find a good home for the old BSA hub and axle.
07-13-20, 01:10 PM
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6) Solid cranks and fluted cranks?
07-14-20, 01:48 AM
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Yes you would be very lucky to find a new axle and any other spares for these BSA 3 Speeds, fortunately they are very well made, I have three bikes using this 3 speed, I have overhauled them all and have a couple of spare units, they don't appear much even here in the UK though there must be a lot of old bikes around with them. Could you not get the thread recut, axle is probably fairly hard but you might find someone with the means to do it, even getting it metal sprayed to build up the axle to re cut the thread. DO NOT THINK OF THROWING IT AWAY!!!!!! God luck with it.
Yes, I notice that all (hardened-) parts on the BSA are pretty hard, so recutting is not an option. Building up metal might be possible though...
And no, I never throw ANYTHING away...
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07-14-20, 01:53 AM
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Hub and internals are boxed and labelled
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07-14-20, 08:31 PM
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I asked for 28 x 1 1/2 tire advice a few posts ago and ended up ordering the continental tour rides. They had some good on-line reviews, Big Chief likes them on his DL-1, and they look to have a tread that will be good for some fire trail/gravel riding. I also ordered a pair of alloy Ryde V38 Westwood rims at US$15.82 each. I think these might be what Pashley uses on their Guv'nors.
The 2 tires, 2 rims & postage (from Germany to Australia) came to US$79. They'll make a wheelset for a 50's roadster using a coaster brake nexus 7 hub, and a sturmey drum up front. I'll possibly strip the powdercoat from the rims and polish the alloy. I've read that gasket remover is a good thing to remove powdercoat from alloy.
They're in the postal system now, it'll be interesting to see how long it takes to get through Aussie customs with the covid backlog.
The 2 tires, 2 rims & postage (from Germany to Australia) came to US$79. They'll make a wheelset for a 50's roadster using a coaster brake nexus 7 hub, and a sturmey drum up front. I'll possibly strip the powdercoat from the rims and polish the alloy. I've read that gasket remover is a good thing to remove powdercoat from alloy.
They're in the postal system now, it'll be interesting to see how long it takes to get through Aussie customs with the covid backlog.
07-15-20, 06:33 AM
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Not too much going on here.
I spent a bit of time on this Bitsa Scorcher
Previously equipped with 28" wheels and a coaster brake hub, I swapped in a standard pair of 26" wheels with a 3 speed hub.
It just needs a rear brake caliper.
On another note
A bike I gifted to a young lady several years ago is coming back to me.
A Bridgestone Youngway
This one had been stripped of most of it's accessories.
As it would have looked originally.
I have a neighbour that might like it.
I spent a bit of time on this Bitsa Scorcher
Previously equipped with 28" wheels and a coaster brake hub, I swapped in a standard pair of 26" wheels with a 3 speed hub.
It just needs a rear brake caliper.
On another note
A bike I gifted to a young lady several years ago is coming back to me.
A Bridgestone Youngway
This one had been stripped of most of it's accessories.
As it would have looked originally.
I have a neighbour that might like it.
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Ye Olde Bike in front
of ye olde bike shed
of ye olde bike shed
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07-15-20, 06:27 PM
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@gster I presume you built a replica and did not steal across our secure border to rip the original from its foundation. That would be wrong
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07-16-20, 03:10 PM
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@gster I presume you built a replica and did not steal across our secure border to rip the original from its foundation. That would be wrong
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Austrian, not English, and wildly overpriced. Probably a candidate for the Wacky thread except it appears to be a 1954 bike for sale by the original owner.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...160599984.html
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
brake type: caliper
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 20,5"
handlebar type: riser
make / manufacturer: J. C. Higgins
model name / number: 3 Speed
serial number: 1306*53
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
Antique J.C. Higgins men's 3-Speed 26 " bicycle was made in 1953. is in outstanding condition at nearly 70 years old.
This well-engineered high quality bicycle was manufactured in Austria as an important part of their economic recovery after WW II.
Includes:
*Rare feature rear carrying rack with two metal storage cases for glasses, goggles, etc.
*Higgins labeled 3-Speed Shifter
*Front wheel generator for headlight and tail light
*Bright, chrome plated nickel St. Christopher Bell
*Excellent tires with chrome hand pump mounted on diagonal frame (not shown in photos)
*Tool bag with essential riding tools
* Authentic J.C. Higgins bike lock
Comfortable ride, shifting smoothly between gears, this bicycle is great looking. fun to ride and very collectable. In my personal experience, it will be a conversation piece where ever you go!
My big Christmas 11 year old Christmas gift in 1954, so I hate to part with it. But I'm too old to ride it now and someone else should enjoy it.
If convenient, can meet in Williamsburg to deliver bicycle. Cash only, please.
Will wear mask, please do also. Thanks!
https://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/...160599984.html
Vintage J.C. Higgins Men's 3-Speed - $1250 (Chesapeake (Greenbrier Area))
bicycle frame material: steel
bicycle type: road
brake type: caliper
condition: excellent
electric assist: none
frame size: 20,5"
handlebar type: riser
make / manufacturer: J. C. Higgins
model name / number: 3 Speed
serial number: 1306*53
suspension: none (rigid)
wheel size: 26 in
Antique J.C. Higgins men's 3-Speed 26 " bicycle was made in 1953. is in outstanding condition at nearly 70 years old.
This well-engineered high quality bicycle was manufactured in Austria as an important part of their economic recovery after WW II.
Includes:
*Rare feature rear carrying rack with two metal storage cases for glasses, goggles, etc.
*Higgins labeled 3-Speed Shifter
*Front wheel generator for headlight and tail light
*Bright, chrome plated nickel St. Christopher Bell
*Excellent tires with chrome hand pump mounted on diagonal frame (not shown in photos)
*Tool bag with essential riding tools
* Authentic J.C. Higgins bike lock
Comfortable ride, shifting smoothly between gears, this bicycle is great looking. fun to ride and very collectable. In my personal experience, it will be a conversation piece where ever you go!
My big Christmas 11 year old Christmas gift in 1954, so I hate to part with it. But I'm too old to ride it now and someone else should enjoy it.
If convenient, can meet in Williamsburg to deliver bicycle. Cash only, please.
Will wear mask, please do also. Thanks!
07-17-20, 06:19 AM
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It's a beauty. $500 or so would be almost realistic.
