I haven't had a roadster type bike for several years now.
I miss the low bottom bracket and comfy riding position. I'm a 23" in old bike, but only 17" in modern bike. I like 3 speed hubs too.
Is there anything available new that has similar proportions to a 1950s Raleigh? I have tried some three-speed bikes in Halfords but they all seem to feel quite modern, with a high BB and the look of an old bike. There are lots of Dutch bikes but they're too upright!
I'm seriously thinking about restoring an old one with more modern bits for better braking. 650a rims are hard to find now. 700c would make the bike quite a lot taller. Maybe 650b?
I miss the low bottom bracket and comfy riding position. I'm a 23" in old bike, but only 17" in modern bike. I like 3 speed hubs too.
Is there anything available new that has similar proportions to a 1950s Raleigh? I have tried some three-speed bikes in Halfords but they all seem to feel quite modern, with a high BB and the look of an old bike. There are lots of Dutch bikes but they're too upright!
I'm seriously thinking about restoring an old one with more modern bits for better braking. 650a rims are hard to find now. 700c would make the bike quite a lot taller. Maybe 650b?