Raleigh Super Course restore
03-11-12 | 07:34 AM
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03-11-12 | 04:31 PM
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From: Toronto, eh?
Bikes: Schwinn: Twinn Sport, Super Sport and Suburban. Raleigh Grand Prix, Competition, and Super Course, plus New Clubman.
I tried the string test on the frame and it looks very straight. I think the problem is with the fork. Its subtle but it looks like one side has a little less rake than the other. A buddie (we did a quick 40k ride, what weather!) thought the front wheel was leaning very slightly to the right.
I think I'll take the fork off and lay it on the marble counter with a large piece of lined paper underneath. I should be able to take some measurements that way. I can cobble up a tubing bender fixture in the woodshop.
David
I think I'll take the fork off and lay it on the marble counter with a large piece of lined paper underneath. I should be able to take some measurements that way. I can cobble up a tubing bender fixture in the woodshop.
David
03-11-12 | 04:54 PM
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From: Hurricane Alley , Florida
Bikes: Treks (USA), Schwinn Paramount, Schwinn letour,Raleigh Team Professional, Gazelle GoldLine Racing, 2 Super Mondias, Carlton Professional.
Get a SRAM PC870 chain. You'll love the improved shifting, also re dish the rear wheel correctly. If you want a decent new freewheel, get an IRD.
03-15-12 | 05:51 AM
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From: Toronto, eh?
Bikes: Schwinn: Twinn Sport, Super Sport and Suburban. Raleigh Grand Prix, Competition, and Super Course, plus New Clubman.
I put on an "8 speed" chain from my LBS and it is much quieter. The rivets are flush on the sides of the chain and it is much easier to find a chater free spot between shifts. I can't tell if it shifts better, as it wasn't really a problem before.
Regarding the "hands free" problem, I'm sure that the front fork has a little lateral twist to it (not the usual "smushed in the nose" problem). I need to create a wooden fixture that will let me "adjust" it without damage.
David S.
Regarding the "hands free" problem, I'm sure that the front fork has a little lateral twist to it (not the usual "smushed in the nose" problem). I need to create a wooden fixture that will let me "adjust" it without damage.
David S.
03-17-12 | 08:38 AM
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From: Toronto, eh?
Bikes: Schwinn: Twinn Sport, Super Sport and Suburban. Raleigh Grand Prix, Competition, and Super Course, plus New Clubman.
Lots of Pics!
Got to post some pictures, since the bike is back together.
The overall shot.
"Made in England"
Carlton Decal
Front Brakes
Front hub
Dork plate!
Crank
Brooks
Stem
In spite of a lot of paint chips I'm really happy that so many of the original components have survived.
David S.
The overall shot.
"Made in England"
Carlton Decal
Front Brakes
Front hub
Dork plate!
Crank
Brooks
Stem
In spite of a lot of paint chips I'm really happy that so many of the original components have survived.
David S.
Last edited by 55 Traveler; 03-17-12 at 10:49 AM.
03-17-12 | 08:39 AM
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From: Toronto, eh?
Bikes: Schwinn: Twinn Sport, Super Sport and Suburban. Raleigh Grand Prix, Competition, and Super Course, plus New Clubman.
Hmm, how do I make external pics show in the body of the post?
03-17-12 | 09:10 AM
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Bikes: Schwinn: Twinn Sport, Super Sport and Suburban. Raleigh Grand Prix, Competition, and Super Course, plus New Clubman.
03-17-12 | 09:39 AM
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Bikes: 1983 Peugeot UO14, KHS Green-Heavily modified, 1972 Raleigh Sprite 27" (work in progress)
On your flickr page go to the image download link (the direct link) for each of your images:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6...df95a8_b_d.jpg
then put the tags around that url here.
example:
or you can use the image tool on the editor bar and put in the address there instead of manually typing
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6...df95a8_b_d.jpg
then put the tags around that url here.
example:
or you can use the image tool on the editor bar and put in the address there instead of manually typing
03-17-12 | 10:27 AM
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From: Toronto, eh?
Bikes: Schwinn: Twinn Sport, Super Sport and Suburban. Raleigh Grand Prix, Competition, and Super Course, plus New Clubman.
Finally figured it out. Had to find the direct link to the .jpg It seems flickr doesn't offer that directly anymore. (Thanks Fenway!)
A few more pics:
Brake Lever
Rear
Rear brakes
A few more pics:
Brake Lever
Rear
Rear brakes
Last edited by 55 Traveler; 03-17-12 at 10:53 AM.
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