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That is a very interesting bicycle. Fenders look like Raleigh fenders except for the mountings. The little brazed fitting for the shift cable pully is still visible at the top of the seat tube, but a clamp has been installed. Needs a chain -- will work much better. Nice saddle -- is it a survivor, do you think?
We have a 51 step through and it has stainless rims and spokes -- I'm guessing yours does as well.
We have a 51 step through and it has stainless rims and spokes -- I'm guessing yours does as well.
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I've lived through that twice. The first time was a company that was acquired by KKR - they shut down all projects, broke the company into regional pieces, and sold the pieces to the highest bidder. The second time was after a strike by the union employees. IMO when bean counters get involved, the outcome is seldom satisfactory.
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True - I wouldn't be worried about the steel, but I'm not sure how it would affect the alignment of the clamp bolt. It's only a 1.6mm difference so it should be OK (25.4mm - 23.8mm). Has anyone done this and lived to tell the tale? It is a lovely stem and it's just that bit longer - I think it would look good on the red bike I've posted here that has the gas-mask grips.
I had one of these stems on a Raleigh Sports that I sold some time ago - it did have this smaller stem clamp and the handlebar was a standard north road shape (with the smaller clamp area). I saw one on another Sports for sale here not too long ago, so maybe it was an export thing for a few years? The majority of Sports I see here (Australia) have the regular stem. Cute Boy Horse I like hitting things with hammers, but I think I'll just pry it open
I had one of these stems on a Raleigh Sports that I sold some time ago - it did have this smaller stem clamp and the handlebar was a standard north road shape (with the smaller clamp area). I saw one on another Sports for sale here not too long ago, so maybe it was an export thing for a few years? The majority of Sports I see here (Australia) have the regular stem. Cute Boy Horse I like hitting things with hammers, but I think I'll just pry it open
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Lucky dog. That will be a star once cleaned up. Pretty colour.
Raleigh used those mounts on Humbers in the early 50's so they're likely original. Maybe export market.
That is a very interesting bicycle. Fenders look like Raleigh fenders except for the mountings. The little brazed fitting for the shift cable pully is still visible at the top of the seat tube, but a clamp has been installed. Needs a chain -- will work much better. Nice saddle -- is it a survivor, do you think?
We have a 51 step through and it has stainless rims and spokes -- I'm guessing yours does as well.
We have a 51 step through and it has stainless rims and spokes -- I'm guessing yours does as well.
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I've raved on this one before. Equal to the Raleigh but the left pedal is odd. Is it an alloy Gibson pedal?
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Another road trip another Sports. AW Hub July 77. Has those @&$(*#^ adjustable brakes. Another barn picture for Paul. Bought this and a red 70s Le Tour Mixte for two Jacksons. Thanks guys for the shifter tips. Had I not been Raleigh chasing I would have tried them out today. Back to work tomorrow.
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Another road trip another Sports. AW Hub July 77. Has those @&$(*#^ adjustable brakes. Another barn picture for Paul. Bought this and a red 70s Le Tour Mixte for two Jacksons. Thanks guys for the shifter tips. Had I not been Raleigh chasing I would have tried them out today. Back to work tomorrow.
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That is a very interesting bicycle. Fenders look like Raleigh fenders except for the mountings. The little brazed fitting for the shift cable pully is still visible at the top of the seat tube, but a clamp has been installed. Needs a chain -- will work much better. Nice saddle -- is it a survivor, do you think?
We have a 51 step through and it has stainless rims and spokes -- I'm guessing yours does as well.
We have a 51 step through and it has stainless rims and spokes -- I'm guessing yours does as well.
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So, about stretching Raleigh stems made for steel bars to accept 25.4 mm bars. By shear coincidence, and through a rather bizarre process I won't go into, because someone would think I was nuts, and we can't have that again, I unintentionally acquired a Raleigh Sports stem made for their steel bars which someone had attempted to enlarge to 25.4 mm. The pictures show some pretty nasty deformation; cracks and fissures are starting--I would not trust this stem:
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Hi everyone... yesterday I rescued a 3 speed Raleigh Sports from the trash. I know nothing about bicycles but thought this might be a fun summer project. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me the age of the bike and missing external parts. I have tried to post pictures; however, the forum will not let me do so until I have at least 10 posts. Help is greatly appreciated with information on the bike and how to upload pictures.
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Ian
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Ian
Hi everyone... yesterday I rescued a 3 speed Raleigh Sports from the trash. I know nothing about bicycles but thought this might be a fun summer project. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me the age of the bike and missing external parts. I have tried to post pictures; however, the forum will not let me do so until I have at least 10 posts. Help is greatly appreciated with information on the bike and how to upload pictures.
Thanks
Ian
Thanks
Ian
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Hi everyone... yesterday I rescued a 3 speed Raleigh Sports from the trash. I know nothing about bicycles but thought this might be a fun summer project. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me the age of the bike and missing external parts. I have tried to post pictures; however, the forum will not let me do so until I have at least 10 posts. Help is greatly appreciated with information on the bike and how to upload pictures.
Thanks
Ian
Thanks
Ian
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Mine too! I've just spent a tonne of $ at the dentist, the thought of handing over more because of a broken stem would at least make the dentist happy.
It will sit on the shelf for now. Maybe I'll find a 23.8mm clamp handlebar, or maybe I can find a 22.2mm clamp handlebar that I can shim into the stem.
It will sit on the shelf for now. Maybe I'll find a 23.8mm clamp handlebar, or maybe I can find a 22.2mm clamp handlebar that I can shim into the stem.
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Hi everyone... yesterday I rescued a 3 speed Raleigh Sports from the trash. I know nothing about bicycles but thought this might be a fun summer project. I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me the age of the bike and missing external parts. I have tried to post pictures; however, the forum will not let me do so until I have at least 10 posts. Help is greatly appreciated with information on the bike and how to upload pictures.
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Ian
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Free bikes are always the best...
You can usually get these back in shape for less than $100.00 (plus your labour)
New tires
New chain
new brake pads
new cables (re use the original casings)
When dis assembling keep ALL the parts!
Even a rusty old axle nut.
Raleigh parts are all proprietary,
you can't pop down to the hardware store for a new one.
Most of your work will be taking it apart, cleaning, re-packing bearings etc.
Lots of info here and on youtube .
Lots of small parts are still available from your LBS.
Good luck!
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Another road trip another Sports. AW Hub July 77. Has those @&$(*#^ adjustable brakes. Another barn picture for Paul. Bought this and a red 70s Le Tour Mixte for two Jacksons. Thanks guys for the shifter tips. Had I not been Raleigh chasing I would have tried them out today. Back to work tomorrow.
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Bikes are okay, I guess.
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Advertised as a Rodeo, But I think this is a Sports or Superbe.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/bik/...604497099.html