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Forum: Touring Bikes and Gear Marketplace
01-29-09, 12:13 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 76,528
Posted By maxd

Have a Raleigh Classic 15. Older or vintage...

Have a Raleigh Classic 15. Older or vintage touring bicycle 20+ (1984 or 1985) years old. In great shape for it's age. Reynolds 531 double butted steel. Brooks seat, blackburn racks, bluemels...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-22-08, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By maxd

i think i need a newer 9 speed chain because the...

i think i need a newer 9 speed chain because the one still on there is for an 8
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-21-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By maxd

yea so i just went ahead and did it, no probs,...

yea so i just went ahead and did it, no probs, just have to do a few rear derailleur adjustments, but shifts onto each cog ok, the problem now is having it stay on the cog while pedaling =.:thumb:...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-21-08, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 484
Posted By maxd

gearing question

anybody in here know off hand iff my rear derailleur shimano RD-M737, will work with a 9 speed cassette? it says 8 SIS on the pulley cage, but i did throw some extra 9 speed deore shifters on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-08, 12:06 AM
Replies: 3,849
Views: 346,919
Posted By maxd

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/958249397.html...

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/958249397.html


check this one out..
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By maxd

Couple of rock shox fork questions--

first one, I just bought a Specialized stumpjumper I think from 95 or 96. The for is a rock shox mag 21, and while it still holds air and is fine, I was wondering where can I order a rebuild kit for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-08, 03:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,943
Posted By maxd

...........so what are these roll-a-ma-jigs...

...........so what are these roll-a-ma-jigs called specifically?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,162
Posted By maxd

yea weird, the badge says nottingham england, and...

yea weird, the badge says nottingham england, and the bike has "hand built in England" painted on it too. hmmmm.....its too big for me though...whose interested in some trades maybe********** let me know,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,162
Posted By maxd

wh5000696 is what i believe i read. what does...

wh5000696 is what i believe i read. what does this tell you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,162
Posted By maxd

this is a UK only model i'm guessing...it's setup...

this is a UK only model i'm guessing...it's setup odd with the brakes. and the previous owner was english....british. can you believe they were gonna throw this out because the original owner just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 02:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,162
Posted By maxd

the raleigh will be unless my dad speaks up for...

the raleigh will be unless my dad speaks up for it, which isn't sounding like that will happen. but the stumpy is all me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 02:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,400
Posted By maxd

is there a bike in there somewhere********** :D

is there a bike in there somewhere********** :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 02:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,162
Posted By maxd

says classic on the top tupe, 531 logos all over,...

says classic on the top tupe, 531 logos all over, i read that this model competed with a dawes galaxy in its day, but i dont know what day that might of been. any ideas? any ideas of what it could be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 02:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,162
Posted By maxd

It's Def. not a super course. I have one as well,...

It's Def. not a super course. I have one as well, and its not. i've read that page plenty of times too. thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 01:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,162
Posted By maxd

I just got a Raleigh Classic for $50

And in good to very good condition. All 531 tubing and the fork as well. The chrome could be better. But it has the following: Sachs Huret front and rear derailleurs and shifters, 5 spd freewheel,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-08, 03:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,183
Posted By maxd

cuda, good thing you read my post entirely...

cuda, good thing you read my post entirely because i had mentioned fwiw....for what its worth. just throwing info in there to help. but what were you saying about the seat posts being different sizes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-08, 12:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,183
Posted By maxd

hey fwiw, i've got a 72 raleigh supercourse that...

hey fwiw, i've got a 72 raleigh supercourse that worked fine with an english thread bb. I used a shimano 68x113, real cheap from the LBS. i think all raleigh after 72 was switched to english thread....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,353
Posted By maxd

does any body have these spare parts lying around...

does any body have these spare parts lying around they could get rid of? i want to keep full dura ace on this bike i just got. (steelman hehehehehehehe)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-08, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,353
Posted By maxd

yes.....but i need a 7402 series rear derailleur...

yes.....but i need a 7402 series rear derailleur and downtube shifters for my 8 spd wheelset i just built.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-08, 01:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,353
Posted By maxd

thanks jeff. i got it. unfortunately the old...

thanks jeff. i got it. unfortunately the old cassette cluster doesnt fit the newer, perhaps 2 years newer dura ace hub. its an 8 SIS, and i bought an 8, 13-26 cassette for it. but the dura ace...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,353
Posted By maxd

removing old dura ace 7 spd cassette....

am having trouble, there seems to be a dust cap? it can be turned and has an on/off alignment. any idea what this is and how to remove? dont want to destroy the cassettte. thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-08, 03:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By maxd

thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-08, 03:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 949
Posted By maxd

im running STI on my 1972 raleigh super course...

im running STI on my 1972 raleigh super course with good results......anything can work if you want it to, right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-08, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By maxd

decals?

where could i find a set of all decals, stickers, badges, etc. for my bronze green 1972 Raleigh Super Course? Ive been riding it a lot since finishing it up, and after all the work, i think i would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-08, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By maxd

i want a brooks narrow saddle in natural color.....

i want a brooks narrow saddle in natural color.. that would be nice. how is getting those things broken in? my dad just got one except the fat man style saddle and he hardly rides any more since he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By maxd

raleigh super course finally rideable--check it out!

check it out i just finished it yesterday and got to take a short test ride. it shifts through all gears, is A LOT quicker from the get go, and stops better too. It was an original Raleigh Super...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-08, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By maxd

raleigh supercourse was their lowest price higher...

raleigh supercourse was their lowest price higher end bike to use the24tpi.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-08, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By maxd

how much trouble is an axle? just taking out the...

how much trouble is an axle? just taking out the old one and replacing with a new one right? re-dishing would mean rebuilding these wheels that i already have right?.....i think im just gonna wait...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-08, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By maxd

help my raleigh supercourse!

im almost ready to have this rolling. I just bought and installed an 8 speed freewheel for my shimano 600/ultegra stuff, stretched the frame a bit for it to fit my 1972 raleigh supercourse,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By maxd

raleigh supercourse to 700c?

so whos successfully done this swap? im still stuck at the brake situation/looking for better brakes, plus i would like an 8 spd rear. anyone successful with this because i know that these frames are...
Forum: Northern California
10-13-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 440
Posted By maxd

adaptor claw

anybody in the mountain view/south bay area have an extra adapter claw?I need one for my 72 raleigh supercourse to fit a newer style shimano 600 rear derailleur. im posting here just because maybe i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-08, 02:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 05:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

if your eyelet for baskets/rack is on the back of...

if your eyelet for baskets/rack is on the back of the rear dropout, i think its the 26tpi all around the bike. check the sheldon brown site...i learned a lot from that site in the two weeks ive been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

a japanese hanger? could i just drill and tap it...

a japanese hanger? could i just drill and tap it so it would fit? or am i just better off goin to a bike shop or finding one off of a junker?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By maxd

ive been looking at veloorange.com a lot for...

ive been looking at veloorange.com a lot for those long pull brakes they have. They also sell the old style tape. i dont know though if you mean the leather or the cloth...but they have it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-08, 03:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

Yea the Weinman's would work, however I am...

Yea the Weinman's would work, however I am looking to kinda of freshen up the bike all over performance wise. I have seen the brakes on velo orange, some tektro long reach brakes.....anybody tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 05:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

yea well. i found mine at my neighboors house,...

yea well. i found mine at my neighboors house, rusting and sitting for the better of 10+ years. I asked if i could bring it back to life, and i'm doin that just so it can maybe have a little more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

HOw did you get the Rear derailleur on? The size...

HOw did you get the Rear derailleur on? The size of the hole on the drop out bracket is too small to accept the shimano 600 derailleur. would you suggest drilling it out to fit? also on the simplex...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,867
Posted By maxd

check the spindle length too. I have a raleigh...

check the spindle length too. I have a raleigh supercourse (road bike) and the dimensions were 68x113. just check with the old spindle from the bb and get one according. check craigslist ebay and lbs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 02:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

oh also, has anyone had success with this frame...

oh also, has anyone had success with this frame swapping to 700 wheels and newer brakes? any issues with reach for the brakes? thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-08, 02:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

how would i find out whether my RD has index to...

how would i find out whether my RD has index to friction option?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,084
Posted By maxd

shimnao 600 on Raleigh supercourse?

this should work right? i was looking around doing hw to see if this is a worthy upgrade. couldnt find any info so i decided to try it. i picked up a shimano 600 front and rear derailleur and...
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