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Hi All
Over the years, I have accumulated few bicycles. Mainly 3 and 4 speed.
*1982 Raleigh Superbe 3 speed.
Right now, the only one of my two Superbe running properly.
Apart maybe a front axle that might need to be changed at a later day,
Some thug tried to steal the front wheel but did not know how.
But it damaged the treads on it. So i had to add some washers for the nut to lock properly.
I had to make few adjustments to it to make it mine.
The bottom part of the full chain cover is still missing. Bought some but they did not fit.
One would think that Raleigh would made them all the same, but no.
And the cover of the crank [?]. Found 2. One fitted. Still has to be adjusted to remain in place though.
The rod brakes had to go. Got caught few times under the rain and it's not an amusing story.
Fitted new vintage brakes.
Had to fit an extended quill stem as i like to ride straight up.
Remove the original rear rack and fitted a Pletscher alloy bicycle rack.
All good.
The way I bought it
12/1982
The two missing parts
The rod brakes were still fitted at the time
The missing part of the full chain cover
I cannot find the right one. Might have to improvise with the one I already have.
*1963 Men's Green Raleigh Superbe Dawn Tourist. Will deal with it later. Still getting parts for it. Small ones.
Four speed. FG. Got the 2 parts gear chain, gear changer, but need to get a cable.
New brakes to be fitted. May be the rear ball bearing too. And an extended quill stem.
*1974 Hercules Balmoral. 3 speed. Love the green. 90% of the reason of buying it, and the name.
The wheels need a good clean, as some of the chromed steel. Cosmetic but has to be done.
A bit too small for me, so a friend rides it when going on canal run.
Fitted a 20 handle bar. Looks good. I would say better. [Not in the pics]
Is aluminium paper and white vinegar really working to remove rust on steal?
The way when purchased
*1984 Raleigh Coinnesseur 3 speed.
Bought it in need of small tlc.
Changed tires, fitted a Pletscher alloy bicycle rack, longer stem like the Superbe.
It all went really good for many years until the last few months.
Colour faded suddenly, from bright burgundy to sick grey burgundy. I could live with that.
But then the bearing in the crank went, but could not remove the cotters.
Will have to cut them. Thread on one is turning on empty. The other broke. Nut gone.
But it does not end there.
I swap the rear wheel with another Sturmey 3 speed. While I would change the rear ball bearings. All good then.
But suddenly the dropouts open out. I mean the gap went from 12mm to 17mm.
So they cannot retain the wheel in place. Will show pics of the problem.
Question: how to return the gap to 12mm without damaging the dropout even further?
Thanks
The way I bought it
Rear
Front
That is one of the main problems right now.
Do bend it back knowing that a pipe could go there?
Or use a harmer with protection?
Over the years, I have accumulated few bicycles. Mainly 3 and 4 speed.
*1982 Raleigh Superbe 3 speed.
Right now, the only one of my two Superbe running properly.
Apart maybe a front axle that might need to be changed at a later day,
Some thug tried to steal the front wheel but did not know how.
But it damaged the treads on it. So i had to add some washers for the nut to lock properly.
I had to make few adjustments to it to make it mine.
The bottom part of the full chain cover is still missing. Bought some but they did not fit.
One would think that Raleigh would made them all the same, but no.
And the cover of the crank [?]. Found 2. One fitted. Still has to be adjusted to remain in place though.
The rod brakes had to go. Got caught few times under the rain and it's not an amusing story.
Fitted new vintage brakes.
Had to fit an extended quill stem as i like to ride straight up.
Remove the original rear rack and fitted a Pletscher alloy bicycle rack.
All good.
The way I bought it
12/1982
The two missing parts
The rod brakes were still fitted at the time
The missing part of the full chain cover
I cannot find the right one. Might have to improvise with the one I already have.
*1963 Men's Green Raleigh Superbe Dawn Tourist. Will deal with it later. Still getting parts for it. Small ones.
Four speed. FG. Got the 2 parts gear chain, gear changer, but need to get a cable.
New brakes to be fitted. May be the rear ball bearing too. And an extended quill stem.
*1974 Hercules Balmoral. 3 speed. Love the green. 90% of the reason of buying it, and the name.
The wheels need a good clean, as some of the chromed steel. Cosmetic but has to be done.
A bit too small for me, so a friend rides it when going on canal run.
Fitted a 20 handle bar. Looks good. I would say better. [Not in the pics]
Is aluminium paper and white vinegar really working to remove rust on steal?
The way when purchased
*1984 Raleigh Coinnesseur 3 speed.
Bought it in need of small tlc.
Changed tires, fitted a Pletscher alloy bicycle rack, longer stem like the Superbe.
It all went really good for many years until the last few months.
Colour faded suddenly, from bright burgundy to sick grey burgundy. I could live with that.
But then the bearing in the crank went, but could not remove the cotters.
Will have to cut them. Thread on one is turning on empty. The other broke. Nut gone.
But it does not end there.
I swap the rear wheel with another Sturmey 3 speed. While I would change the rear ball bearings. All good then.
But suddenly the dropouts open out. I mean the gap went from 12mm to 17mm.
So they cannot retain the wheel in place. Will show pics of the problem.
Question: how to return the gap to 12mm without damaging the dropout even further?
Thanks
The way I bought it
Rear
Front
That is one of the main problems right now.
Do bend it back knowing that a pipe could go there?
Or use a harmer with protection?
