For the love of English 3 speeds...
03-24-19, 06:56 AM
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Just catching up- @PeterLYoung: lovely job! As to the reflector I just did this on the Humber - the black rubber was almost completely disintegrated. Bought one of those repros on EBay with the funny Red R in the reflector - completely wrong but the rubber outer is almost an exact match (if you don’t worry about the missing lettering) and the moulding is not bad for the price. The reflector/lens moved right over. Btw: the “reflector” looked uncannily like a piece of tin foil folder over....almost certain it was original though!
03-24-19, 06:59 AM
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Had a chance finally to road test the Humber yesterday. Getting nicer but apparently more snow than Toronto here still! Shake down ride went extremely well other than the annoying bang of the rear calliper into the seat stays when using the back brake - any ideas how to curtail that? 
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Nice. I really like the curved brake bridge and the flared seat stays. My wife's Eatons-Herc re-brand has the same. I think her bike was post war with the Eadie hub and rolled fenders with lips. Your fenders do look pre-war, as BigChief suggested, maybe even as early as the twenties. The saddle may be your best clue. The crank looks like a Williams but it could easily be a replacement.
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And thanks for the encouragement folks! I *had* to repaint as the old paint really was bad - now I feel much better about riding the bike (and it got a complete redo of all lubrication while it was apart, not that it had been *that* long since the last one a few years back).
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I have identical calipers, same set up. I think the problem is exacerbated by the rims being a little rough and I put new Koolstop Continentals on it...So they do grab a bit on parts of the rim. I know the sound is the caliper flexing forward and hitting the stays; I had previously put some inner tube patches on the stays to reduce the clunk but since I repainted that looked a little shabby chic. I know there were pad holders with the stop on them available but the only set I have are on my wife's 1956 Standard. Perhaps pads glued to the back of the arm would work?
And thanks for the encouragement folks! I *had* to repaint as the old paint really was bad - now I feel much better about riding the bike (and it got a complete redo of all lubrication while it was apart, not that it had been *that* long since the last one a few years back).
And thanks for the encouragement folks! I *had* to repaint as the old paint really was bad - now I feel much better about riding the bike (and it got a complete redo of all lubrication while it was apart, not that it had been *that* long since the last one a few years back).
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03-24-19, 08:42 AM
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I learned something new researching this one. I always thought Raleigh came up with the idea of using the brake stirrup as a return spring. Apparently, that was an idea they borrowed from Hercules. From the looks of them, the rear axle stand and chainguard were added to this bike early on. I have seen those stands on 30s American bikes and very early motorcycles, but there's no sign of them in any of the English catalogs I've seen from that time. They always had a clip on the mudguard to hold them up. I don't see one on yours.
Not original to the bike but it's been on there
a very long time.
The kick stand has a bracket on either side (mis aligned) to
capture the stand.
I may remove it.
I may do a limited restore on this one.
Service the bearings etc., new rubber and pads
new chain and saddle.
The front wheel spins freely and appears true(ish).
I'll leave the paint alone as it's a nice time capsule.
Pedals are somewhat intact with Hercules still
visible on the rubber blocks.
It would be nice to date it accurately.
Your suggestion of 1930 or earlier seems on track.
I'm going to try some of that Evapo Rust you suggested.
03-24-19, 08:43 AM
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Had a chance finally to road test the Humber yesterday. Getting nicer but apparently more snow than Toronto here still! Shake down ride went extremely well other than the annoying bang of the rear calliper into the seat stays when using the back brake - any ideas how to curtail that? 
03-24-19, 08:46 AM
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That has to be at least early 1950's, possibly pre war. A great acquisition and because that generation were made from high quality materials I think you will be surprised at its condition as you dismantle. I see quite a few Hercules parts are of ebay, a nice crank set currently. You did very well!!!!
Hopefully I can do it justice.
03-24-19, 09:18 AM
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placing it further from the stay.
I think this is correct..
I'll check my "control" (untouched) Superbe to
see how it's set up.
On a positive note.
That spill I took on the BSA a few weeks ago prompted me to make a fuss
with the city and the pot hole of death was repaired....
the seat and the bell took a beating.
Despite my bravado, it took me longer to recover
from the fall than I thought.
I'm not 25 anymore.
03-24-19, 09:25 AM
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Are these perverts trying to look up her skirt???
And is that person with the ukulele a man or a woman??
And is that person with the ukulele a man or a woman??
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Had a chance finally to road test the Humber yesterday. Getting nicer but apparently more snow than Toronto here still! Shake down ride went extremely well other than the annoying bang of the rear calliper into the seat stays when using the back brake - any ideas how to curtail that?
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Finally got the 23" framed 1972 Raleigh Sports ( Root Beer Express ) out for its first ride since I purchased it last summer. Very pleased with the ride and look of the bike. Saddle needs to be adjusted slightly (nose up) and I did not tighten the bars to the stem enough. The only change in the future might be those pedals which were original to the bike. They feel tiny and delicate under my size 12 feet.
Pretty drab out today and with a brown bike (coffee) but at least the snow is gone and its warmer. I thought the wider than usual bag might be in the way but it works and should be great for errands around town.
Pretty drab out today and with a brown bike (coffee) but at least the snow is gone and its warmer. I thought the wider than usual bag might be in the way but it works and should be great for errands around town.
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03-24-19, 10:52 AM
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Finally got the 23" framed 1972 Raleigh Sports ( Root Beer Express ) out for its first ride since I purchased it last summer. Very pleased with the ride and look of the bike. Saddle needs to be adjusted slightly (nose up) and I did not tighten the bars to the stem enough. The only change in the future might be those pedals which were original to the bike. They feel tiny and delicate under my size 12 feet.
Pretty drab out today and with a brown bike (coffee) but at least the snow is gone and its warmer. I thought the wider than usual bag might be in the way but it works and should be great for errands around town.
Pretty drab out today and with a brown bike (coffee) but at least the snow is gone and its warmer. I thought the wider than usual bag might be in the way but it works and should be great for errands around town.
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Finally got the 23" framed 1972 Raleigh Sports ( Root Beer Express ) out for its first ride since I purchased it last summer. Very pleased with the ride and look of the bike. Saddle needs to be adjusted slightly (nose up) and I did not tighten the bars to the stem enough. The only change in the future might be those pedals which were original to the bike. They feel tiny and delicate under my size 12 feet.
Pretty drab out today and with a brown bike (coffee) but at least the snow is gone and its warmer. I thought the wider than usual bag might be in the way but it works and should be great for errands around town.
Pretty drab out today and with a brown bike (coffee) but at least the snow is gone and its warmer. I thought the wider than usual bag might be in the way but it works and should be great for errands around town.
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black and red striped rim centres!
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Re the pedals: they are awful. I had 2 fail on me over time; I tried to take one apart to see if I could repair it but no dice....I did get it apart but the outer cone retainer is a press fit and not reusable unless you are lucky. I bought a bag of c-clips to see if that would make them rebuildable but that failed quickly. Anyway, stock or not better pedals are in order!
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Ukulele man is a man, and yes they are trying to look up her skirt. She seems to have that sorted out with her right leg crossed over her left. I was a horny adolescent in the past.
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I just noticed the camper in the background - a troika perhaps? That would make me a horny old man.
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I have to agree re: chainguard.
Not original to the bike but it's been on there
a very long time.
The kick stand has a bracket on either side (mis aligned) to
capture the stand.
I may remove it.
I may do a limited restore on this one.
Service the bearings etc., new rubber and pads
new chain and saddle.
The front wheel spins freely and appears true(ish).
I'll leave the paint alone as it's a nice time capsule.
Pedals are somewhat intact with Hercules still
visible on the rubber blocks.
It would be nice to date it accurately.
Your suggestion of 1930 or earlier seems on track.
I'm going to try some of that Evapo Rust you suggested.
Not original to the bike but it's been on there
a very long time.
The kick stand has a bracket on either side (mis aligned) to
capture the stand.
I may remove it.
I may do a limited restore on this one.
Service the bearings etc., new rubber and pads
new chain and saddle.
The front wheel spins freely and appears true(ish).
I'll leave the paint alone as it's a nice time capsule.
Pedals are somewhat intact with Hercules still
visible on the rubber blocks.
It would be nice to date it accurately.
Your suggestion of 1930 or earlier seems on track.
I'm going to try some of that Evapo Rust you suggested.
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OK, getting his Popular "H" to stand with nothing holding it is a neat trick, but he's not going anywhere with the girl in the store wearing that outfit.
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03-24-19, 05:02 PM
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For a R20 that is in great shape and condition, it only takes one modern smuck mechanic to cause a couple hours of sidetrack repairs to ruin my day!
that leaves me back on track when I find a correct cable end for the brake handle.
03-24-19, 05:08 PM
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Any body have a extra pump that fits a Raleigh folder they want to unload? It takes a 12” I believe size. Or is there another good source to acquire one from?