For the love of English 3 speeds...
11-01-14, 01:25 PM
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What imabeliever1 said.
11-01-14, 01:48 PM
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Well I finally have something relevant add to this thread. My 1976 Raleigh Sports. New tires/tubes so far. Rides nicely except for a skip or bump when pedaling. With the right pedal at 6 o'clock, there's a skip or bump as the left pedal crosses 12 o'clock. Not sure if it's the hub or BB. Any ideas?
11-01-14, 01:50 PM
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11-01-14, 02:11 PM
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Thank you gentlemen I'll check them out. FWIW while I had the rear wheel off, I checked the rear sprocket and it's a 20 tooth.
11-01-14, 03:10 PM
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Well iamabeliever1 has a good eye. Cotter in backwards? A new BB? Part it out and find another one? (Why didn't I notice this when I bought it? Ebay) 
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11-01-14, 04:45 PM
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Take the cotters out and inspect them. One may be notched. Your bike is still worth keeping.
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11-01-14, 05:06 PM
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The cotters should be opposite, can see that the non drive cotter is also set deeper and could be an indication of it being worn or that it was not dressed properly before it was installed.
11-01-14, 05:21 PM
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While the cotters are out remove the crankarms to overhaul the BB w/ fresh grease.
11-01-14, 06:21 PM
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I finally started to clean up and overhaul mine. Can someone tell me how to date this thing. Here is a pic of the serial number. Thanks!
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11-01-14, 06:35 PM
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It may be a 75? what do you think
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11-02-14, 09:56 AM
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Sixty Fiver, please explain what you mean by "...should be opposite..." for this poor novice.
11-03-14, 06:48 AM
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Sixty is also right in asserting that the cotter pictured is set too deeply from being worn or dressed improperly - either that, or it may be an undersized (French/Italian) cotter. - In either case, it needs to be replaced.
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11-03-14, 07:20 AM
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I spotted a pair of humbers at an antique store that were owned by one of our extremely wealthy local families. They're asking quite a bit of money but I'm intrigued by them. I can go snap some pics if anyone is knowledgeable about them or curious.
11-05-14, 08:12 PM
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I've finished doing most of the prep work on my Sports frame, and I'm going to be powdercoating it soon (as close to the original green as I can). However, before I can do so, I need to remove the head badge. What's the best way to pop those little rivets without damaging the badge?
11-05-14, 08:26 PM
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I've finished doing most of the prep work on my Sports frame, and I'm going to be powdercoating it soon (as close to the original green as I can). However, before I can do so, I need to remove the head badge. What's the best way to pop those little rivets without damaging the badge?
11-05-14, 08:42 PM
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A little before and after on my '56 Rudge, it was a really fun project. I was quite glad to find a proper fitting 23" frame The nasty plastic fenders had to go, luckily I had some appropriate oldies for it. All I have left is wiring the light up again.
A test ride pre-fendering during nicer weather
A test ride pre-fendering during nicer weather
11-05-14, 09:29 PM
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Somewhere you can find my before and after pictures of my 1962 Rudge. I had always wanted a Rudge. It's my favorite 3-speed. Mine was about as crusty as yours. Nice work there.
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11-05-14, 10:26 PM
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11-06-14, 12:14 AM
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I hope this is alright with you all and I know some people don't like Facebook but I happen to like it as a brainless time killer so here goes.................. I had searched several times in the past for a 3 speed page or group and always came up with nothing so I figured it was time to make one. Basically an "anything you want to post about 3 speeds and English bikes" place. Come by and check it out, maybe it will amount to something and maybe not.
If this is not okay please ignore this post and I won't mention it again.
https://www.facebook.com/EnglishBikes
If this is not okay please ignore this post and I won't mention it again.
https://www.facebook.com/EnglishBikes
11-06-14, 12:05 PM
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Nice one! I know what you mean about the 23" frame. I had a '53 Rudge that I just sold. Loved the bike, but it was just too small for me at 21".
11-07-14, 12:49 AM
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Now, to powdercoat it.