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09-05-12, 07:52 AM
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Posted By Xardas

Raleigh front wheel

Hello,

Does anyone know where I can find a steel Raleigh front wheel? I screwed the bolts too hard, and now the grooves on the axle are gone.. Since so many people change to aluminium rims etc. I...
05-14-12, 01:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

The bell leaves some very small bubbles floating...

The bell leaves some very small bubbles floating up. Is this a bad sign?

Here a picture of my bell:

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05-14-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

Weren't the spokes zinc plated? So the OA removes...

Weren't the spokes zinc plated? So the OA removes the zinc, and the spokes will rust easier afterwards? My spokes aren't rusty anyway, so I don't think I'll treat them.

How are your spokes? Do...
05-14-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

Due to approaching exams, things move only very...

Due to approaching exams, things move only very slowly with my bike.

I now treat piece by piece of my bike with an oxalic acid bath. I put 3g of it in 1 liter water.

Apparently I can only put...
05-04-12, 11:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

I still can't believe I have it! One look on the...

I still can't believe I have it! One look on the internet, and I find it, and ridiculously cheap. I've a friend who wants a same one now, but now I can't find one anywhere..
05-04-12, 11:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

rhm, good tip on the beeswax, thanks! The bees...

rhm, good tip on the beeswax, thanks! The bees are doing well here. Of the 3 colonies, 2 survived winter in pretty good shape. One was left (probably) without a queen, it died out. The 2 remaining...
05-03-12, 02:01 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,365
Posted By Xardas

Norm, you might be interesed in this 1952 Raleigh...

Norm, you might be interesed in this 1952 Raleigh manual:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B20ejpdj9CFuSkVsbEFIcUpjaFk

(original source:...
05-03-12, 01:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

Silvercreek, I think the two main brooks models...

Silvercreek, I think the two main brooks models between which to choose for a sports model are the B66 or the B72. The B66 has larger springs on the back, and is good for a upright riding position,...
05-02-12, 03:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 959
Posted By Xardas

SPLENDID!! :eek: Are those new fenders? Ore did...

SPLENDID!! :eek: Are those new fenders? Ore did you clean the old ones?
05-02-12, 02:21 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,365
Posted By Xardas

Great info, thanks!!

Great info, thanks!!
05-02-12, 01:47 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,365
Posted By Xardas

Really a gorgeous bike.. Where did you find it? ...

Really a gorgeous bike.. Where did you find it?

How did you remove the rust on the paint? OA? If it worked for you I might do the same on my bike.

Nice job on the restoration, I'll keep...
05-02-12, 01:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

Thanks for the rim suggestion. Apparently this is...

Thanks for the rim suggestion. Apparently this is quite a popular change. I will see if I can find those rims here in Belgium. Your saddle treatment is also very interesting. I read mixed opinions on...
05-02-12, 12:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

Hey Norm, I enjoyed the thread on your bike. ...

Hey Norm, I enjoyed the thread on your bike.

Here I found a dutch link for the CR 18:...
05-01-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

Clubman, thank you. I did quite some reading...

Clubman, thank you. I did quite some reading beforehand, but I thought it couldn't go wrong asking about this specific bike. I read about oxalic acid, but am a bit afraid I might damage the original...
05-01-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

Anyone? :crash: Just a tip on the brooks beeswax...

Anyone? :crash: Just a tip on the brooks beeswax treatment?
04-30-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Xardas

Raleigh Sports 1960

Hello,

I just purchased a used Raleigh Sports, which despite appearances actually is in really good condition. I'm planning on cleaning and restoring it as much as I can.

I stumbled upon it...
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