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I overhaul and customize vintage bikes. I use this channel to document my projects as well as collaborate with clients. Feel free to follow along.
I overhaul and customize vintage bikes. I use this channel to document my projects as well as collaborate with clients. Feel free to follow along.
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Raleigh Sports first test ride.
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Ratrodbikes.com build off 19. First test ride. Raleigh Sports
Stuck Bottom Bracket Cup
Просмотров 7504 месяца назад
Removing a stuck bottom bracket cup. Raleigh Sports
1986 Schwinn High Sierra
Просмотров 5607 месяцев назад
1986 Schwinn High Sierra Vintage Mountain Bike MTB Suntour Rollercam Brakes
Gazelle
Просмотров 64411 месяцев назад
Gazelle Bike Dutch Bicycle Netherlands Amsterdam Bike Restoration
Raleigh Sprite 27
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
#bikerepair #bikerestoration #raleighbikes #vintageraleigh #vintagebike
JC Higgins FlightLiner Blue
Просмотров 519Год назад
Beach Cruiser Resurrected from a JC Higgins Flightliner #JCHiggins #SearsCatalog #beachcruiser #bikerepair #bikerestoration #MurrayBikes #Murray #recycledbikes #recyle #custombike
RatRodBikes Build Off 18 project update
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RatRodBikes Build Off 18 project update
1973 Raleigh Sports
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
1973 Raleigh Sports English 3 Speed Sturmey Archer AW Internally Geared Hub 26 X 1 3/8 #bikerestoration #Vintageraleigh #raleighsports #raleigh #sturmeyarcher #IGH #bikerepair #vintagebike #english3speed #madeinengland #raleighbikes
1982 Schwinn SideWinder - Resurrected
Просмотров 3 тыс.Год назад
1982 Schwinn Sidewinder. Vintage Mountain Bike. #bikerestoration #schwinn #vintageschwinn #schwinnsidewinder #bikerepair
Vintage Raleigh Front Hub
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Explanation of the vintage Raleigh front hub. #vintageraleigh #raleighsports #raleigh #hub #bikerestoration
Susan’s Raleigh final decisions
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1973 Raleigh Sports Some final decisions before finishing the build
64 Schwinn Heavy Duti
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64 Schwinn Heavy Duti What’s cool about this bike? #bikerestoration #klunker #vintageschwinn #schwinn #vintagebicycle #schwinnheavyduti #schwinncantilever
1982 Schwinn Sidewinder mid build update.
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1982 Schwinn Sidewinder mid build update.
Did these heavy duties have a rear brake as I notice there is a bridge with a hole drilled, and looks substantial. Also the plastic protectors on the front axle are for when a bike is packaged for shipping to prevent the axle poking through the box. Did you consider keeping the original patina and making it an oily rag restoration?
I got a beach cruiser from a guy a while back it has same looking chain star and pedals. It’s called a diamond back Della Cruz. It most definitely have been modeled after you bike. The seat is the same too.
first time i seen that...now i know what a stretched chain looks like.
What tires are those? They look like kenda nimbus and the appear to be on backwards
I have this bike all original. No flaking Gold paint. I love this bike. Its solid. I replaced the tires and tubes 5 years again and it rolls so nice. Thanks for sharing your video.
Put a small washer behind the brake pad to move brakes closer to the wheel
Thanks
Mudguards?
Nice bike , don't like the plastic pedals ! I am an American , I live in England and have a 1940 Robin Hood which I restored to original authentic condition . I'll try to send you photos .
I agree on the pedals. I had those laying around, but I might have something better. The original pedals are in good shape, but they are too narrow for my shoes. Would love to see your Robin Hood.
The silver pump looks really neat on the black frame. I like the grips, as well!
Thanks! I still have a few final touches to work out. Almost done.
Nice work
I have the same shifter on my brompton
Beautiful bike and spot.
I have that seat on my 72 Sports. How did you remove that front spring? Thanks,, Larry Brightwell in North Carolina
It just unbolted. Looks 100% better without the front spring.
You did a great job and I love the new gumwall tyres, but why did you remove the mud guards???
The mud guards on this one were really beat up. This bike was literally saved from a landfill. However, I almost always remove the mud guards from my bikes. I have way too many bikes and I like to wheel them around kind my garage on just the back wheel. I cannot do that with fenders. I also don’t ride in the rain.
@@twojsbike4803 Makes sense. 👍 I'm on the West Coast of Scotland, so if I didn't ride in the rain then I wouldn't ride at all!
The metal on those tools is often flimsy and the lios get chewed up. Its easier sometimes to use the same bearing press and just a large adjustable wrench that can make good contact.
Nice looking bike. But it's the least looking sports bike ever no?
The Raleigh company makes me proud to be English! I must say you've done a splendid job on the sensitive restoration, bike looks great, well done!
Thank you very much!
What gear combination you used on that bike? Super cool bike btw.
It came with an 18t cog, but I swapped it for 19t. Not sure what the front chainring is. It is still geared a little high for my liking.
Very nice. Late 50s 21" frame, original finish. Good bike. These were always geared a bit tall for me so I use 22T cogs on the hub.
I've had 3 Raleigh's ranging from early 60's to early 80's, all with AW3 hubs. They've all had that high gearing. I doubt it was specific just to Raleigh but surely they had seriously strong legs back then. I live in a very hilly area so I moved up in size, in one case 5 or 6 teeth higher. It's a very nice looking bike for sure and the Alu rims not only help with the weight but braking in the wet will be a lot more effective.
It had an 18t cog and I swapped it for 19t. It is still geared a little high.
So cool to see another Raleigh Sports getting some love! I have a 1973 Sports, black, all original but missing the chain guard. I swapped the original Merriwether saddle for a Brooks B73 with 3 coil springs, and I love it. Next up for restoration, I have a '72 Sports step-through in bronze green, with a 3spd/coaster-brake Sturmey-Archer S3C hub. I'm curious about the wheels you used, are they 650b? Keep up the good work, I just added my subscription!😁
Thanks! Dang, I had an extra chain guard that I just dropped off to a guy that sells on eBay. I would have gladly shipped it to a good home. The rims are the original 26x1 3/8 (590) size. I wanted the same size so I could re-use the brakes. I will post a final video when it is 100%complete. I am documenting the build on ratrodbikes.com. The SA S3C hub is garbage. I would suggest replacing it with an AW and adding rim brakes.
great video. and bike is sweet too
Thank you! I just checked out a few of your videos.
Beautiful bike, this is the first time I see it and I love that fork. I noticed the chain guard right away at the beginning of the video and I think it looks cool an clean, would definitely keep it.
Thanks! The fork has a lock. I had a new key made and shipped to the states from Australia. I will post a final video when complete.
gorgeous bike, one of my favorites. I love the front fork
this is a good tip i was taught this many many years ago but what i did is used the washers and a spanner wrench same method it saves on the knuckles when the wrench seeeee lips
I have a similar home made set up that tightens with a quick release and two large washers. Same result. Yeah those older ones can be a bear, particularly if it's been forever or never since they were serviced!
Quick release is a great idea!!! Thanks for the tip!
Great work. For a more comfortable ride switch the rear wheel cog from 18 to 19 or 20, It is simple to change. You can order one on line. or look around for another rear wheel with an SA hub with more teeth. Good Luck!
Thanks! I already swapped the 18 for a 19 and it made a huge difference. I will see how it rides with new wheels and without the dynamo before making final decision.
Cool bike! I've got an 86 too. Yours is really original. I had to hunt for the Slingshot stem. Pretty rare bikes now. Nice job describing it.
Wow I have same exact bike. I'd love to find new decals for mine. You mind me asking were you got the decals? Are they water slide?
The company I bought them from went out of business. But you can find stickers online. Check out sunsetstickerco on IG. He does a lot of Schwinn decals.
Wow thanks for the info
I have a Schwinn MTB frame and forks that were made in Japan of Ishiwata MTB oversize double butted tubing that is lugged jointed. The SN is BS34nnnn stamped to the US of the BB. There in no numbers stamped onto the steerer head nor badge. The frame was apparently sold as not assembled by Schwinn. How is your SN formatted and located Les
I believe the SN was stamped on the headtube. But the bike isn’t in my possession anymore. This was a Chicago built Schwinn. I did just post a video of a vintage Schwinn High Sierra MTB that was built in Japan. I believe they were built by Giant.
I like the handle bars
Very nice bike. The rebuilt wheels look appropriate too. Looked better with the original bar and stem, chain guard and fenders though :)
Thanks! I have reconfigured this a few times since the video. It currently has the original fork and chain guard back on. The upright handle bars make for an extremely comfortable riding position.
@@twojsbike4803 ah, good :) I had a red ‘64 Typhoon with a 2 speed hub when I was a kid…. Schwinns had really great grips, nobody makes anything like them now, I can still imagine the feeling in my hand….
Well done video. The first time I encountered this problem I was puzzled . Raleigh made terrific bicycles and over the years I appreciate them even more.
Thank you!
Interesting... but silly design, every tire or tube change requires adjusting the hub, you'd have to carry a cone wrench around with you, in addition to a wrench for the axle nuts...
Yes. Some of the Raleigh designs are quirky. But that makes them fun for a hobbiest. I did put a cone wrench in the saddle bag. But chances are , whoever changes the front tire next won’t know.
I had an older Schwinn cruiser. We visited Yosemite in the late 80s. The park rented Schwinn cruisers. We got back home and I bought two new ones. I used it a lot, coasters made for a great dog walker bike. I gave it to a friend so he could ride with his young kids. My cruiser now is a 83’ Stumpjumper single speed. I see a Heavy Duty s on CL now and then. Nice work on yours, loving the ape hangers! Cheers from Chicago!
An 83 stumpjumper! Wow! Would love to see it.
Excellent! I too have a '73 Raleigh Sports, even in the same color. Both of my wheels were rusted to death so I bought 2 new rims in the proper size, but I neglected to keep any of the spokes so I don't know what size to order. I'm using the original hubs for both so may I ask you the spoke size you used please?
Wow! Luckily I kept some notes. I am assuming you bought 26 x 1 3/8 rims? (ISO 590). The real measurement you need is the ERD. Effective Rim Diameter. That should be listed on a spec sheet for the rim. In my case the ERD was 579mm. I used 275mm for the rear wheel and 282mm for the front. Assuming you have rims with the same ERD and the same hubs, that should be the correct apple sizes. Happy to help anyway I can. I also build wheels. If you are interested in that we can work something out.
Also the Raleigh front hub is a little unique. I have a video on that as well.
@@twojsbike4803 absolutely possible. I've been watching YT videos on the process. I have trued wheels up but never assembled one from scratch. Where abouts are you? I'm in SW Florida.
@@twojsbike4803 and no spec sheet with the rim. I think the guy was glad to be rid of them honestly.
Are they used rims? I am in central Virginia. Near Richmond.
love the color combo
Thanks! All original paint, so I can’t take any credit for the colors.
Nice, it's quite an old Gazelle too. Weird with the break calipers in the front and a coaster break in the rear. You don't see that very often. Mostly drumbreaks. Very large framesize. I think you're right: not the original paintjob. it should have decals on the frame. The chaincover is called a "lakdoek kettingkast" and are generally a pain in the ass. Cool that it popped up in the states.
Thanks! It was a cool bike. Hope to work on one again someday!
A lovely bike! 👍 Did you notice a different paint colour on the stem when you were re-greasing the bearings? Also you should easily be able to find a chain guard online from Holland, but the postage will be steep. They're not just aesthetic - they make a huge difference to the utility and longevity of the bicycle. All the best.
This is a great project, I did two like it one with standard rear wheel and one with the kick back brake. a small adjustment on the rear adjustment screw can often fix the "no gear" problem. Did you choose not to have fenders?
Yes I chose no fenders. In general I am not a fan of fenders. Mostly because I have a small shop and like to flip bikes up on the rear wheel to maneuver around the shop. Fenders make that difficult.
Amazing barnfind and restoration! Love the red fork. The back tire looks like it's on backwards based on the threads pattern. Is there a direction arrow on it somewhere?
Interesting. I don’t see any arrows on this tire. Ive actually rebuilt the bike with its original fork and put the Heavy Duti chain guard back on. I still have it for sale. Hasn’t been much interest. It is one of my favorites to ride. Smooth and comfortable. This bike is built to last. Might out survive the human race!
Nice bike
Thanks ✌️
The green is what first caught my eye in the shop!
I have one two, but repainted it
Kenda still makes OEM 100psi slick gumwalls for these bikes... They're inexpensive. (The Swedish bike racks are also cheap and available.)
A graceful bike from a more elegant time.
I worked in a Raleigh dealership in the mid to late '70's to earn my college tuition. I sold and worked on many of these bicycles. They were popular with the students. Yours seemed to be from before 5-1-75 as that was the day that all bicycles had to be sold with reflectors and a round chainring guard on the front sprocket. I can't remember when they started coming with vinal seats but I would guess it was after reflector "D Day". A lot of customers would ask for that seat before it was standard equipment or get it later after they trashed the original seat. Raleigh offered the Sprite in two versions: a 5 speed or a 10 speed. Both came with French derailleurs. All those nuts with the Raleigh "R" on them are the British Whitworth sizes. They are neither SAE nor metric. Ditto for those steel brake calipers. The derailleur system was metric. Original axle nuts on the wheels would be Whitworth also as would be stem bolts and seat post bolt and saddle tilt nuts. We didn't like the self adjusters back then. The factory cable housing wasn't the best and would compress when braking causing a spongy feel. This inhibited the self adjusters from working at their best. Better cable housing was expensive then being Italian or Japanese ( from their pro bikes). Today's options are more diverse. Thanks for your video. It brought back memories. And I think you kept the bike as close to original as possible. The pletscher rear rack was Swiss. It came on some models and it was always easy to talk a customer into getting one. At that time the rack was about 7 dollars. Some customers kept the fenders and some didn't want them. In the bike boom days it was the fashion for everyone to have a multi speed bike and lots of Americans, myself included back then, thought fenders weren't sporty especially in mild climates( I was in New Orleans then). Gotta go . My wife is calling. Thanks for the memories.
Thanks for the feedback. I’m headed to New Orleans this weekend! And thanks for the date on the reflectors. That is one of the first things I look at when trying to determine a bikes age. I knew it was mid 70s , but didn’t know the exact date. This bike finally sold and has a new owner. Glad to get it back in service!
Very well done video. I have a 1970 Raleigh DL1. The one thing not mentioned here is the wheel won’t come off unless you pull the forks apart. Try just pulling it up and off like s Schwinn. Won't go. Very peculiar, like most things Raleigh did. I still can't figure out why it won't slide off without spreading the forks.
Very true. Raleigh had their own way of doing things.