For the love of English 3 speeds...
04-10-19, 02:14 PM
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Cool bike. Two tips, a '58 may have an SW 3 speed hub which is prone to failure but easily replaced with an AW if it does. The SW hub may work just fine. Regardless of model, put a few drops of lightweight oil in the filler. Also oil the rear brake housing at the back. Water seeps in there into the loop and rusts the cable solid.
Thanks fort the tips. I know there are apparently some ports to put oil right into the hubs or something. Honestly, I have zero wrench ability, so hopefully nothing goes wrong. Immediately after buying it however, I took it to my guy (Bob at Hastings Velo) for a check-up. He's the best mechanic I know. I don't know that there's a bike or mechanism he hasn't seen or worked with. He gave it a look and made sure it was safe and functional, so I should be good at least out of the gate here for a while. It won't be seeing lots of miles.
I'd never trash it though. If it ceased working for us, I'd move it on Craig's list or Ebay to someone else who might be able to do more with it.
04-10-19, 02:20 PM
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Envy, as the proud Owner of a 78 Moto_GT I often look for the next step up the line and I hardly ever see Grand Records and virtually never in my size - that appears to be a 23" frame...? Look forward to your resto
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I always saw this thread, but never looked. Apparently, with my latest n+1 I've joined your club.
Wanted a beater/station bike with a basket for my girlfriend for her birthday. I have one that's a re-purposed mountain bike that went unclaimed after our co-op's purge of shared storage space a few years ago.
She had seen something she liked at a friend's house, but just missed the opportunity. Thinking nobody would want it, friend told the people in the process of buying the house they could have it. !?!?
Went on Craig's list to find something similar and found what I believe is a 1958 Raleigh Lady Armstrong. It's definitely a '58, as we can see that on the hub. Head badge and some reflectors missing. Seat not original. Still...it's cooler than something I would have gotten at Modells and less likely to be stolen on grocery runs.
Wanted a beater/station bike with a basket for my girlfriend for her birthday. I have one that's a re-purposed mountain bike that went unclaimed after our co-op's purge of shared storage space a few years ago.
She had seen something she liked at a friend's house, but just missed the opportunity. Thinking nobody would want it, friend told the people in the process of buying the house they could have it. !?!?
Went on Craig's list to find something similar and found what I believe is a 1958 Raleigh Lady Armstrong. It's definitely a '58, as we can see that on the hub. Head badge and some reflectors missing. Seat not original. Still...it's cooler than something I would have gotten at Modells and less likely to be stolen on grocery runs.
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04-10-19, 06:26 PM
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@nlerner, I put extra long reach dual pivot brakes on a bike. They were no-name cheapos, and they worked darned well, so that's a possibility for you.
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Tool Storage
It is always interesting to see other workspaces and tool storage options. To conserve space and sanity in my 16x24 garage that stores one car in winter and houses the family car, plus keeps the TR7 and bikes all summer, all of my bike tools and equipment is in/on a mobile steel cart measuring 28"x20". A woodworker vise with wood jaws doubles as a holder for the truing stand which can also be stored underneath. A 4" ABS drain pipe coupling makes tire changing easy as the axle/ freewheel is supported.
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@nlerner, I put extra long reach dual pivot brakes on a bike. They were no-name cheapos, and they worked darned well, so that's a possibility for you.
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It is always interesting to see other workspaces and tool storage options. To conserve space and sanity in my 16x24 garage that stores one car in winter and houses the family car, plus keeps the TR7 and bikes all summer, all of my bike tools and equipment is in/on a mobile steel cart measuring 28"x20". A woodworker vise with wood jaws doubles as a holder for the truing stand which can also be stored underneath. A 4" ABS drain pipe coupling makes tire changing easy as the axle/ freewheel is supported.
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It is always interesting to see other workspaces and tool storage options. To conserve space and sanity in my 16x24 garage that stores one car in winter and houses the family car, plus keeps the TR7 and bikes all summer, all of my bike tools and equipment is in/on a mobile steel cart measuring 28"x20". A woodworker vise with wood jaws doubles as a holder for the truing stand which can also be stored underneath. A 4" ABS drain pipe coupling makes tire changing easy as the axle/ freewheel is supported.
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1930 Hercules
Taking a tip from browngw .
Clamping the fender sideways to reshape.
Taking a tip from browngw .
Clamping the fender sideways to reshape.
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04-11-19, 07:29 PM
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I’ve been spending some time going down the Twenty, folder, shopper rabbit hole of our brethren across the pond. Some wild forums where these guys are dragging these bikes home seems like a couple times a week. It stands to figure they are abundant over there and not just made by Raleigh.
its quite entertaining what all they do to these. Side by side builds, small tandems made and one bloke whose homemade jet engine got him just about launched!
its quite entertaining what all they do to these. Side by side builds, small tandems made and one bloke whose homemade jet engine got him just about launched!
04-11-19, 08:39 PM
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Here's a "gem" on Boston's CL:
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...858120544.html
If it were closer, I'd be tempted just for those parts, particularly the 5-speed shifters and the chain case.
https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bi...858120544.html
If it were closer, I'd be tempted just for those parts, particularly the 5-speed shifters and the chain case.
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How is it working? It can be a tedious process. I likely spend more time than I should trying to capture the elusive perfect fender line.
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04-12-19, 12:41 PM
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DIY folder geek project
i know I want a mud flap on my Twenty but haven’t gotten around to procuring one. Had an idea while rummaging around kitchen. Took one of the many soft rubber pads used to grip jar lids with while opening and used it. Everybody has those to give out at stores and street festivals. So many colours and shapes too.
Found a brass and SS wire clip for this. Measure the slit needed and cut enough for it to slip in. Put together and installed on the front fork.
Will see eventually how it holds up and does it’s job!
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A Tale of Tires
Along the way enlightenment there are many, many, pitfalls Grasshopper. Since acquiring the wonderful old Made in Belgium 
Royal Nord President 3 speed I have been planning and working away at the reconditioning of everything. Because the Dunlop Imperial tires were marked 28 x 1 1/2 (only size marking) and the metal stemmed Dunlop Air Seal tube was marked the same, I made the assumption #1 it was 40-635 (28 x 1 1/2). I guess you know what happened next. After weeks of scouring the market for 40-635 tires and ordering two, one of which still has not arrived (carton1 of 2, shipped in mid march) A local mobile shop had one Schwalbe Marathon which I also purchased. Had time today to try mounting up a tire. It slipped right over the rim! Did some research and measurement and find that it is likely 700C. Off to the LBS with the front rim to try one and indeed it is a 40-622 (700c) rim. Who knew? He will order something for me when I find what I want.
While there I borrowed his 9/16" pedal taps to solve assumption #2 . Just because pedals look the same, does not mean they are. The made in Belgium JRC pedals have a slightly different thread (maybe French?). They are in poor condition and I ordered at set of MKS pedals (also somewhere in cyber space for weeks). So this is as far as I have gotten.
Royal Nord President 3 speed I have been planning and working away at the reconditioning of everything. Because the Dunlop Imperial tires were marked 28 x 1 1/2 (only size marking) and the metal stemmed Dunlop Air Seal tube was marked the same, I made the assumption #1 it was 40-635 (28 x 1 1/2). I guess you know what happened next. After weeks of scouring the market for 40-635 tires and ordering two, one of which still has not arrived (carton1 of 2, shipped in mid march) A local mobile shop had one Schwalbe Marathon which I also purchased. Had time today to try mounting up a tire. It slipped right over the rim! Did some research and measurement and find that it is likely 700C. Off to the LBS with the front rim to try one and indeed it is a 40-622 (700c) rim. Who knew? He will order something for me when I find what I want.
While there I borrowed his 9/16" pedal taps to solve assumption #2 . Just because pedals look the same, does not mean they are. The made in Belgium JRC pedals have a slightly different thread (maybe French?). They are in poor condition and I ordered at set of MKS pedals (also somewhere in cyber space for weeks). So this is as far as I have gotten.
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04-12-19, 02:46 PM
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Next up: rear reflector repair
had this busted reflector on one of my spare mudguard sets. Took a Jiff peanut butter red plastic lid, cut to size then slapped on some DOT reflector tape on. Inserted into the rubber groove. Done.
04-12-19, 05:12 PM
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I've seen that video and the guy's other videos. Do not try his tricks at home! He is insane.
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Along the way enlightenment there are many, many, pitfalls Grasshopper. Since acquiring the wonderful old Made in Belgium
Royal Nord President 3 speed I have been planning and working away at the reconditioning of everything. Because the Dunlop Imperial tires were marked 28 x 1 1/2 (only size marking) and the metal stemmed Dunlop Air Seal tube was marked the same, I made the assumption #1 it was 40-635 (28 x 1 1/2). I guess you know what happened next. After weeks of scouring the market for 40-635 tires and ordering two, one of which still has not arrived (carton1 of 2, shipped in mid march) A local mobile shop had one Schwalbe Marathon which I also purchased. Had time today to try mounting up a tire. It slipped right over the rim! Did some research and measurement and find that it is likely 700C. Off to the LBS with the front rim to try one and indeed it is a 40-622 (700c) rim. Who knew? He will order something for me when I find what I want.
While there I borrowed his 9/16" pedal taps to solve assumption #2 . Just because pedals look the same, does not mean they are. The made in Belgium JRC pedals have a slightly different thread (maybe French?). They are in poor condition and I ordered at set of MKS pedals (also somewhere in cyber space for weeks). So this is as far as I have gotten.
Royal Nord President 3 speed I have been planning and working away at the reconditioning of everything. Because the Dunlop Imperial tires were marked 28 x 1 1/2 (only size marking) and the metal stemmed Dunlop Air Seal tube was marked the same, I made the assumption #1 it was 40-635 (28 x 1 1/2). I guess you know what happened next. After weeks of scouring the market for 40-635 tires and ordering two, one of which still has not arrived (carton1 of 2, shipped in mid march) A local mobile shop had one Schwalbe Marathon which I also purchased. Had time today to try mounting up a tire. It slipped right over the rim! Did some research and measurement and find that it is likely 700C. Off to the LBS with the front rim to try one and indeed it is a 40-622 (700c) rim. Who knew? He will order something for me when I find what I want.
While there I borrowed his 9/16" pedal taps to solve assumption #2 . Just because pedals look the same, does not mean they are. The made in Belgium JRC pedals have a slightly different thread (maybe French?). They are in poor condition and I ordered at set of MKS pedals (also somewhere in cyber space for weeks). So this is as far as I have gotten.
There's a Canadian size all it's own as well.
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