Raleigh Twenty

[Nigel182]

Just won a Twenty on the 'Bay
Had a Stowaway version in the Family back in the day
Plan was to get one and do it up for Dad for Fathers Day

But when I collect it may keep for myself then look out for another to do for him maybe even get a Stowaway as that was the one we had.

Still will be something to keep me occupied.....till the next bike comes along.

 

[roadrash]

I do like twentys, do you have any pics, heres one of mine from a couple of years ago..


https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/restoration-twenty.148038/#post-2888250

and one I picked up a couple of weeks ago


https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/another-raleigh-twenty.213743/

 

[roadrash]

There is a dedicated Raleigh twenty forum, not as active as cyclechat but they are a helpful bunch.
http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/forums/

 

[Fab Foodie]

Hooray....also after a Twenty :-) Becoming very collectable are the old folders in good nick.

 

[Nigel182]

There is a dedicated Raleigh twenty forum, not as active as cyclechat but they are a helpful bunch.
http://raleightwenty.webs.com/apps/forums/

Not got it yet but have already joined the above mentioned forum
but will not be leaving this Parish......
they seem a good 'font of Wisdom'

 

[EltonFrog]

There's also a Twenty FB page which is a good resource and has some great Twenty eccentrics in it.

There's also a FB for the far superior Dawes Kingpin .

 

[Nigel182]

There's also a Twenty FB page which is a good resource and has some great Twenty eccentrics in it.

There's also a FB for the far superior Dawes Kingpin .

Just joined the FaceBook Page
maybe the Kingpin too if I gets one of those.....oohhh too much choice only enough Shed Space.

 

[clyde]

Had far too many.....love them for some crazy reason.

 

[Nigel182]

Off to collect mine Thursday evening....then working the weekend but hopefully will get some time to have a play with it.

 

[Nigel182]

Well took the Twenty over to my Dad's this afternoon he was well chuffed with it, Like a Kid at Christmas....
So it's of to Hampshire tomorrow to pick up my Triumph Traffic Master (a Twenty Clone).... so I can be like a kid at Christmas...Got things planned for this one.

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

Hypothetically speaking ... if you were to go and collect a Raleigh 20 that has been stored outside for a number of years and attempt to ride it 25 miles home, what parts would you take with you?

I've already scored one on ebay, which looks to be in great condition which I hope to pedal home and make a video about. I suspect I'll be able to ride that one home without issue.

But there is a second one I'm aware of, which needs tyres, tubes, a chain, a back brake (missing entirely), a shifter (also missing) and possibly much more. If the first video is successful, I might go back for the second. There's quite some rust in the rear chain stays, so it might be a non-starter.

As well as the above, I'm thinking spare spokes, brake and gear cables, and loose bearings in the appropriate sizes.

 

[biggs682]

Hypothetically speaking ... if you were to go and collect a Raleigh 20 that has been stored outside for a number of years and attempt to ride it 25 miles home, what parts would you take with you?

I've already scored one on ebay, which looks to be in great condition which I hope to pedal home and make a video about. I suspect I'll be able to ride that one home without issue.

But there is a second one I'm aware of, which needs tyres, tubes, a chain, a back brake (missing entirely), a shifter (also missing) and possibly much more. If the first video is successful, I might go back for the second. There's quite some rust in the rear chain stays, so it might be a non-starter.

As well as the above, I'm thinking spare spokes, brake and gear cables, and loose bearings in the appropriate sizes.

Even I would think twice about riding 25 miles as my first ride on a bike that has been unused for that length of time.

Is there a reliable public transport service that covers the route?

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

Even I would think twice about riding 25 miles as my first ride on a bike that has been unused for that length of time.

Is there a reliable public transport service that covers the route?

I'd be filming the whole thing, so getting the bike in good enough shape to go and dealing with any mishaps along the way would all be part of the adventure. Worst case scenario, 25 miles is 8 to 9 hours at walking pace!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Just joined the FaceBook Page
maybe the Kingpin too if I gets one of those.....oohhh too much choice only enough Shed Space.

The Kingpin is a much better bike for modifying as all the threads are standard and you can fit modern bottom brackets and headsets. Raleigh, for whatever reason, used their own threads which nothing else other than Raleigh parts will fit, so modifying them (or even just replacing bits) is a nightmare.

Hypothetically speaking ... if you were to go and collect a Raleigh 20 that has been stored outside for a number of years and attempt to ride it 25 miles home, what parts would you take with you?

I've already scored one on ebay, which looks to be in great condition which I hope to pedal home and make a video about. I suspect I'll be able to ride that one home without issue.

But there is a second one I'm aware of, which needs tyres, tubes, a chain, a back brake (missing entirely), a shifter (also missing) and possibly much more. If the first video is successful, I might go back for the second. There's quite some rust in the rear chain stays, so it might be a non-starter.

As well as the above, I'm thinking spare spokes, brake and gear cables, and loose bearings in the appropriate sizes.

I did a similar thing a couple of years ago with a Dawes Audax I bought unseen on eBay for £65. I collected it via a train journey, carrying enough stuff to give it a semi comprehensive service to get it into shape for the 50 or so miles home. There were two things I couldn't do: change the absolutely trollied bottom bracket, and (embarrassingly!) change the rear inner tube whose valve was blocked with sealant so I could neither inflate it nor deflated it enough to get the tyre off. But a visit to a local bike shop sorted both issues. If you're prepared for a bit of an adventure, buying a bike and doing a silly ride home can be a lot of fun. Just take some tools with you!

 

[PedallingNowhereSlowly]

Thanks.
I'm familiar with some of the Twenty's eccentricity - 26 tpi 76mm wide BB and non-adjustable cone on the one side of the front hub which means it has to be inserted into the dropouts a specificy way around, etc..

They are a lot easier to come by than the Kingpin though.

I understand their's a specific gear cable too for them. I think the brake cables are orthodox though?

I think I should be okay with a couple of spare tubes (in the right size), spare gear cable, spare chain. I'll pack some tools, some grease, lube and rags. I was thinking about spare spokes, just in case but as the good twenty has a rear dyno hub, I'd need a few different sizes (front, rear drive size, rear non-drive side).

And I've had an idea for bringing the good twenty and the worse-for-wear twenty home on the same trip, which should make for an even more interesting video.

Watch this space.