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Forum: Touring
03-19-24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,255
Posted By gna

I get The New Yorker, but am often way behind...

I get The New Yorker, but am often way behind reading them. Last summer on one of my short tours I brought 4 or 5, and read one every afternoon.
I usually bring a paperback novel and read that....
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 999
Posted By gna

I thought footprints were supposed to be smaller...

I thought footprints were supposed to be smaller than the actual tent by a couple of inches.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

We were kicking this around on another thread...

We were kicking this around on another thread recently: Building a light drop bar SA 3 Speed (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1286155-building-light-drop-bar-sa-3-sp.html)
I've been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-23, 09:50 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 23,155
Posted By gna

I posted my Raleigh Wyoming in the Vintage...

I posted my Raleigh Wyoming in the Vintage Touring Bike thread, but this is a better place for it....
Forum: Touring
12-12-23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,211
Posted By gna

Ok, I managed to save some tracks and mount the...

Ok, I managed to save some tracks and mount the etrex to my handlebars. I tried a few different versions of the display, but automotive seems to work....
Forum: Touring
12-11-23, 10:34 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 9,284
Posted By gna

Maybe it's just fashion, but I'd guess more...

Maybe it's just fashion, but I'd guess more people are interested in bikepacking now. If one makes a substantial investment in a suitable bicycle and the various bags and packs but then wants to ride...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,151
Posted By gna

I wanted to do something like this earlier in the...

I wanted to do something like this earlier in the year--there was an '80s Raleigh Record Ace for sale, complete with fenders, for $50. It was a nice blue color. I thought I could convert it to 700c...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-23, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

What did you use to clean it up? Someone gave me...

What did you use to clean it up? Someone gave me a rusted up AW. I soaked the parts in ATF, and finally got everything apart. I'm wondering if I need to buff or scrub some of the rusty areas, or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 10:39 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

The seatposts and saddle mounting are unusual,...

The seatposts and saddle mounting are unusual, especially the first one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

That's our good friend cudak888 's site. Has some...

That's our good friend cudak888 's site. Has some helpful serial number info and an excellent catalog collection.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Agreed. But I have enough bikes, aka, my wife...

Agreed. But I have enough bikes, aka, my wife would kill me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

..and a cafe lock. The one i pictured is...

..and a cafe lock.

The one i pictured is for sale nearby. I'm thinking of buying it, just to get the drum brake hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-23, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

My bad. I thought it was a dynohub. 3...

My bad. I thought it was a dynohub.

3 speeds, drum brakes, chaincase--I see Dutch bikes set up like this even today, what they would call an Opafiets:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-23, 02:24 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Sure looks like a roadster. The bolted on seat...

Sure looks like a roadster. The bolted on seat stays say DL1 to me. Curious that it has both a dynohub and a bottle generator in front.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-23, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Someone at work was tearing down his shed, and...

Someone at work was tearing down his shed, and asked me if I wanted his old bikes. Now I have two more DL1s:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 912
Posted By gna

I know, right? Even a pre-Raleigh Dunelt isn't...

I know, right? Even a pre-Raleigh Dunelt isn't worth that. Here's one that is Birmingham-made, Dunelt chainring and all:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1267418680618399/...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-23, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

3 Speed Sprite. Nice for taller lady: ...

3 Speed Sprite. Nice for taller lady:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/sprite_a057711aca7e4cf08e17d8a9e371cc9fd49a82e4.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

The grease recommendations are relatively...

The grease recommendations are relatively recent--if you look at old Sturmey info, they state "Only thin good quality oil should be used for the lubrication of Sturmey-Archer hubs. Thick oils or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Zoom oil is a 10W oil, so it's a little light,...

Zoom oil is a 10W oil, so it's a little light, but it works just fine in SA hubs. Some folks prefer 20W or 30W oil. The applicator works really well. I have an empty zoom oil bottle I got at work and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By gna

I looked up the FM, and it uses K67Z, 8 1/4"...

I looked up the FM, and it uses K67Z, 8 1/4" caged bearings:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1449/pic_58_1_8ad60b3489107491fac909c6bbd393165b33327b.jpg


That's also...
Forum: Touring
10-03-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,197
Posted By gna

I used some of the WI state trails this year,...

I used some of the WI state trails this year, including the Great River, La Crosse River, and Elroy Sparta. I was averaging about 12 mph on good paved roads, but had to cut it back to about 10 mph...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

The gear oil may cause problems if you ride in...

The gear oil may cause problems if you ride in cold weather, but it will probably be fine. I've used synthetic 30W oil in hubs, as well as a 20W oil for electric motors:...
Forum: Touring
09-04-23, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2,086
Views: 417,240
Posted By gna

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7405_f906af7f609f359224d61ecf614db30de71e4ea8.jpg
Loaded...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Yes, it's hard to tell. It has the old-style...

Yes, it's hard to tell. It has the old-style brakes and cables, so maybe early '60s?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 792
Posted By gna

RJ has a video on a DIY Fork Alignment Gauge: ...

RJ has a video on a DIY Fork Alignment Gauge:
https://youtu.be/lx7BGBD0OdA

Might be worth a try.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 573
Posted By gna

I like the Continental for C&V bikes: ...

I like the Continental for C&V bikes:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x800/kscbp2_1_451f3655e33fffb0ce7cc41a5c7f4cf9b20ded15.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Someone buy this Rudge and restore it:...

Someone buy this Rudge and restore it: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7595864223761263/
Even has the Hand Chainwheel
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 12:37 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

I was being somewhat facetious. I once suggested...

I was being somewhat facetious. I once suggested that someone from California move to Minnesota, and she reacted as if I had pulled a knife on her.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-23, 12:34 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Yes, they will fit in AW shells. For bellcranks,...

Yes, they will fit in AW shells. For bellcranks, you can get modified Shimano bellcranks from Bikesmith Design (https://bikesmithdesign.com/)
See https://bikesmithdesign.com/SA/SA-tips.pdf
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Move to Minneapolis. Tons of Raleighs here: ...

Move to Minneapolis. Tons of Raleighs here:
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/bik/d/minneapolis-raleigh-speed-bike/7648282538.html
$200 for both. Look early '70s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,207
Posted By gna

I went to my local bike recycler, and they had...

I went to my local bike recycler, and they had these bar bags and Novara front panniers:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,207
Posted By gna

Maybe it’s not mildew, but they do smell musty....

Maybe it’s not mildew, but they do smell musty. No front load machine, but I do have a laundry tub. I soaked them in hot water and some color-safe bleach, then washed and rinsed with hot water....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Wow. That's a nice ride.

Wow. That's a nice ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-23, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,207
Posted By gna

Classic and Vintage Panniers

I found some Voyageur Panniers locally. I'm guessing they were sold with Schwinn Voyageurs?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-24-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

The Raleighs visited the Cannon Valley Trail...

The Raleighs visited the Cannon Valley Trail yesterday. Warm day, but lots of shade on the trail.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

There's a $20 bike on Facebook Marketplace near...

There's a $20 bike on Facebook Marketplace near me, and it sure looks like it was built by Raleigh:...
Forum: Touring
07-15-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,361
Posted By gna

Update: Well, the air cleared for the last two...

Update:
Well, the air cleared for the last two weeks. I left Monday and got home yesterday afternoon, just in time for the latest Air Quality Alert for today/tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Might be worth it just for the Brooks saddle and...

Might be worth it just for the Brooks saddle and the pump.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

'70s DL1 for a C-note in the MPLS area:...

'70s DL1 for a C-note in the MPLS area:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,960
Posted By gna

You can email them. I found some items I was...

You can email them. I found some items I was interested in, and emailed asking price, availability, and shipping. I got a response in a couple of days.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 10:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,855
Posted By gna

I've ridden three speeds about 60 miles. I do...

I've ridden three speeds about 60 miles. I do have them geared down a bit with a 21 or 22 tooth cog in back.

I rode the MS150 (75 miles a day) a few years ago with my Raleigh Sports, but it has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-23, 06:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By gna

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 01:17 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Creme Delta Cruisers were on sale: ...

Creme Delta Cruisers were on sale:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_7154_4a550a084b0f108e262d33bf8567dc8966a93c36.jpg
Only a matter of time till they get dirty,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 785
Posted By gna

Are they stainless? The ones I bought from him...

Are they stainless? The ones I bought from him didn't look stainless.

I took them to the machine shop at work, and the guys made a fulcrum sleeve and pully out of some scrap stainless for me. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 785
Posted By gna

John Sharratt, the STO of the Lake Pepin 3-Speed...

John Sharratt, the STO of the Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour, says he has plenty of the metal fulcrum sleeves and pulleys. He had a machine shop make them a few years ago. Email him for more info:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Looks like mid-late '70s--shifter, decals, self...

Looks like mid-late '70s--shifter, decals, self adjusting brake lever.
The saddle and saddle bag are worth the $40, if you ask me, and 23" Men's models are always in demand. It has a coaster brake,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 06:55 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

do it

do it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 785
Posted By gna

Someone used to sell metal ones; I'll see if he...

Someone used to sell metal ones; I'll see if he still has some.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Here's the aforementioned Ted outside Maiden...

Here's the aforementioned Ted outside Maiden Rock:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6792_1fccd387ae9aa9b345e217b19f7dd9dbce008150.jpg
Ted when asked if he was ok...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 01:14 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,538,763
Posted By gna

Very pleasant. Saturday was cool in the mornings,...

Very pleasant. Saturday was cool in the mornings, maybe 50-55, with a high around 70 F. Sunday was a bit warmer--was about 60 in the morning and was 77 or 78 in the afternoon. Low humidity, light...
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