For the love of English 3 speeds...
08-16-20, 08:54 AM
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It's hard to tell from photos the true condition.
I've got this hercules for sale
The rims are great
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1507673970
It's currently out on a movie shoot but should be back on the w/e
I'm in Parkdale
I've got this hercules for sale
The rims are great
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1507673970
It's currently out on a movie shoot but should be back on the w/e
I'm in Parkdale
08-16-20, 09:03 AM
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I sold a 1950's Flying Pigeon to the same production.
This bike has been working just fine for 65 years.
The propsmaster called me yesterday to say to say
the rear wheel wouldn't turn.
I asked if an actor had touched the bike and
he said yes....
Actors have a strange and unique ability to break
anything they touch.
You could hand an actor a rock as a prop and it will
come back broken....
08-16-20, 07:06 PM
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Aurora, my home town! Last time I visited from Australia, went for a ride with my uncle and baby brother (who was 6 when I moved to Toronto, and 16 I left Canada). I led them through so many 'hidden' paths and trails they didn't know about, I amazed even myself with my memory. Years and years of living on my bicycle in that town left me with a permanent mental map of the quickest and/or most fun way of getting around.
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08-17-20, 08:14 PM
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"One man gathers what another man spills" It was time to pass the baton. Last winter I built a version of a Sports on a Raleigh international frame - 8-speed Sturmey hub, Velo Orange Tourist handlebars, 35c Paselas with fenders, my trusty B66 and racks with a Wald basket up front. It's light, fast and fits me much better. My 10-year affair with my 1966 Sports has come to an end, and it has fittingly been picked up by a young man starting his adulting here in NYC. It was clearly love at first sight, and I was delighted to bid farewell knowing it was going to someone that will appreciate it as I have. And I want to acknowledge the many forum members here that contributed to my understanding and love for these great machines.
James and his new 1966 Sports
My International Sports
James and his new 1966 Sports
My International Sports
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08-18-20, 03:29 PM
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"One man gathers what another man spills" It was time to pass the baton. Last winter I built a version of a Sports on a Raleigh international frame - 8-speed Sturmey hub, Velo Orange Tourist handlebars, 35c Paselas with fenders, my trusty B66 and racks with a Wald basket up front. It's light, fast and fits me much better. My 10-year affair with my 1966 Sports has come to an end, and it has fittingly been picked up by a young man starting his adulting here in NYC. It was clearly love at first sight, and I was delighted to bid farewell knowing it was going to someone that will appreciate it as I have. And I want to acknowledge the many forum members here that contributed to my understanding and love for these great machines.
James and his new 1966 Sports
My International Sports
James and his new 1966 Sports
My International Sports
The sad truth is, if taken care of, they'll outlast all of us......
08-18-20, 07:56 PM
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Oh yes, he was lit up by it. I told him they were built to last 100 years, so it's got another 50 left in it. This one showed all the signs of making it.
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08-19-20, 08:53 AM
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I just turned 30. My three-speed turns 71 in January. I'm hoping to hand it off to my kid in the future as you have. They're still really good city bicycles. I see quite a few three-speeds in various guises and levels of decrepitude rolling around Ottawa in regular use. With a little bit of maintenance every now and again they're sturdy and dependable. Give the AW / AG a rebuild every 20 years and you're set.
08-19-20, 09:19 AM
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Just picked this one up from a local CL ad. Not a 3-speed, but with 590/EA3 wheels. Those plus the prestube minor rear rack makes me wonder if Raleigh just took Sports frames and slapped a different rear wheel and Huret shifting bits on them:
08-19-20, 09:45 AM
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"one man gathers what another man spills" it was time to pass the baton. Last winter i built a version of a sports on a raleigh international frame - 8-speed sturmey hub, velo orange tourist handlebars, 35c paselas with fenders, my trusty b66 and racks with a wald basket up front. It's light, fast and fits me much better. My 10-year affair with my 1966 sports has come to an end, and it has fittingly been picked up by a young man starting his adulting here in nyc. It was clearly love at first sight, and i was delighted to bid farewell knowing it was going to someone that will appreciate it as i have. And i want to acknowledge the many forum members here that contributed to my understanding and love for these great machines.
james and his new 1966 sports
james and his new 1966 sports
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08-19-20, 01:48 PM
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I just turned 30. My three-speed turns 71 in January. I'm hoping to hand it off to my kid in the future as you have. They're still really good city bicycles. I see quite a few three-speeds in various guises and levels of decrepitude rolling around Ottawa in regular use. With a little bit of maintenance every now and again they're sturdy and dependable. Give the AW / AG a rebuild every 20 years and you're set.
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08-19-20, 01:50 PM
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A Sprite with 26"? Why the 'ell not?
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08-20-20, 08:16 AM
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08-20-20, 10:25 AM
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08-20-20, 10:38 AM
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I usually see lots of these for sale on Kijiji, usually with the derailleur. I check these listings to see if the bike has the Sturmey S5 5-speed hub gear. I missed one here not long ago. I want one of those hubs for...research.
08-20-20, 03:49 PM
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I wish the S5 hubs were more plentiful, they come up on Ebay here and there but they aren't cheap...
08-20-20, 06:17 PM
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08-20-20, 07:14 PM
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Sprite
I have a similar bike. Same color same chain guard, same chain ring, but mine is a sprite 27. I used the wheels for my bluestreak project, and replaced them with a 700c Shimano nexus 3 speed setup. It is my go to everyday bike.
08-22-20, 06:41 PM
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What year is this Raleigh Sports
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Black-Raleigh-Bike-Brooks-Seat-Dyno-3-Sturmey-Archer/283988255461?hash=item421f04e2e5:g
90AAOSwJsVfQrDi
Hi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right?
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90AAOSwJsVfQrDiHi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right?
Thank you and all the best to you all.
W.L.SOON,Malaysia
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08-24-20, 05:54 AM
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Black-Raleigh-Bike-Brooks-Seat-Dyno-3-Sturmey-Archer/283988255461?hash=item421f04e2e5:g90AAOSwJsVfQrDi
Hi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right?
Thank you and all the best to you all.
W.L.SOON,Malaysia
90AAOSwJsVfQrDiHi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right?
Thank you and all the best to you all.
W.L.SOON,Malaysia
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Black-Raleigh-Bike-Brooks-Seat-Dyno-3-Sturmey-Archer/283988255461?hash=item421f04e2e5:g90AAOSwJsVfQrDi
Hi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right?
Thank you and all the best to you all.
W.L.SOON,Malaysia
90AAOSwJsVfQrDiHi guys. Just wondering what year is this Raleigh. The second last photo does show some numbers,but I am not sure what I am reading. Can someone make it out? This is a Sports,right?
Thank you and all the best to you all.
W.L.SOON,Malaysia
08-24-20, 07:56 PM
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1...oAAOSw4CFfRO0I
Very old-school Sturmey Archer 3-speed shifter?
Very old-school Sturmey Archer 3-speed shifter?
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