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Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-09-10, 02:36 PM

Replies: 3

rear derailer problem

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Posted By newman_zero

thanks for the replies, I've had a quick look on...

thanks for the replies, I've had a quick look on sheldon and park tools, I will go back and have another look, but they both seemed to be more modern derailers, well maybe not modern, but I seem to...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

02-09-10, 11:52 AM

Replies: 3

rear derailer problem

Views: 551

Posted By newman_zero

rear derailer problem

Hello people,

Having a bit of trouble getting into either bottom or top gear. Recently replaced my rear wheel, but kept the same 5 speed freewheel and derailer. Messed about with a few...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-17-09, 12:05 PM

Replies: 3

Help with bottom bracket

Views: 830

Posted By newman_zero

Hi, yeah sorry, I suppose I didn't make it that...

Hi, yeah sorry, I suppose I didn't make it that clear, basically where the cotterpins get inserted, the BB is a about a 1mm off lining up perfectly with the crank, so I guess the BB was a bit short...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-17-09, 05:20 AM

Replies: 3

Help with bottom bracket

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Posted By newman_zero

Help with bottom bracket

I'm trying to get a late 1960's Sun cycle (by then owned by raleigh) back on the road. The crank/chain wheel that it came with wasn't in great condition, so I found a near identical one on ebay and...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

11-10-09, 02:54 PM

Replies: 12

Beginners help..

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Posted By newman_zero

Cheers for the additional info USAzorro, yeah...

Cheers for the additional info USAzorro, yeah with what my Dad can remember, it probably is a 60's model. Yeah, I'm not really restoring for a full on road/race bike, just so that its better than sat...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

11-10-09, 01:11 PM

Replies: 12

Beginners help..

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Posted By newman_zero

I've just found a raleigh serial number guide, I...

I've just found a raleigh serial number guide, I found a number on the bottom bracket (4751280), but can't make out any letters just a seven digit number. If I'm correct then the 4 should stand for...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

11-10-09, 12:35 PM

Replies: 12

Beginners help..

Views: 1,678

Posted By newman_zero

Heres a few photos of the bike. As shown, the...

Heres a few photos of the bike. As shown, the badge is 'sun workshop' but it has sirocco transfers on and raleigh bolts? I'm sure alot of these bikes looked similar to an untrained eye, but isn't it...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

11-08-09, 05:24 AM

Replies: 12

Beginners help..

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Posted By newman_zero

Beginners help..

Morning guys/girls, I'm hoping that someone on this forum will be able to take
a bit of time to educate a beginner on the basics of a restoration. I've recently
just finished a 1960's motorbike...

Forum: Introductions

11-07-09, 12:54 PM

Replies: 1

New lad from the UK

Views: 359

Posted By newman_zero

New lad from the UK

Hello everyone, thought I'd sign up to this forum because I've got a feeling I might
need quite a bit of help in the next few weeks. I've started restoring a Raleigh Sirocco,
well thats what I...

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