tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post5162224394191751421..comments2023-05-14T10:26:33.196-04:00Comments on ZOMGBicycles!: Human error, continuedmargonautehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344154551030656676noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-56723058458469389442010-10-20T03:27:28.816-04:002010-10-20T03:27:28.816-04:00Anyone know why this blog is quiet, is our host al...Anyone know why this blog is quiet, is our host alright?<br />Hoping for the best!Unseeliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300302512320560565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-25822558435187653332010-08-17T11:00:41.529-04:002010-08-17T11:00:41.529-04:00Uh oh...is Lady Raleigh still in traction?
Corey ...Uh oh...is Lady Raleigh still in traction?<br /><br />Corey KCorey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381826721030941179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-64407980265631648482010-08-09T00:22:27.583-04:002010-08-09T00:22:27.583-04:00Do you know how much they want for that rim? I'...Do you know how much they want for that rim? I'm thinking of rebuilding my wheel. :)Herzognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-32390973987625818082010-08-01T20:16:58.313-04:002010-08-01T20:16:58.313-04:00If I am replacing a Raleigh Westrick pattern rim w...If I am replacing a Raleigh Westrick pattern rim with a CR-18 I typically reuse the old spokes unless they are completely trashed, it is a straight swap out. Just place the old rim adjacent to the new (taping them together doesn't hurt) then swap spokes. But it appears you were planning on all new spokes.<br /><br />I vote for coloured walls, whether white or gum is up to you. They seem to fit the Raleighs the best. But I did discover my 1972 came from the factory with Dunlop white stripe tires, so perhaps the Schwalbe Marathon Supremes with the reflective strip would look better?<br /><br />Aaron2whls3spdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954543886269776858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-57297934869305560272010-08-01T12:25:13.693-04:002010-08-01T12:25:13.693-04:00Ah yes, one of the joys of older bikes. We had the...Ah yes, one of the joys of older bikes. We had the reverse of this issue with my wife's Raleigh. We had to replace the hub, and it turns out SA makes almost all 36 hole hubs now, so we had to replace the rim too.<br /><br />I vote for the gum wall tires, I think they fit the bike well.<br /><br />Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-19811667158381054282010-08-01T11:30:33.078-04:002010-08-01T11:30:33.078-04:00I'm drooling over those kickstands...I think I...I'm drooling over those kickstands...I think I may order one for my Pashley when I get it as I dont think it would work with my Raleigh (who is getting Cream tyres:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-67103337258736763592010-07-31T22:54:28.899-04:002010-07-31T22:54:28.899-04:00I just want to say, lest this post seem too down, ...I just want to say, lest this post seem too down, that even though it was kind of a bummer to have to stop the build midway, I did really enjoy the first part, so it was still a pretty good day!<br /><br />Frank: Thank you! That's so nice of you to say. The Green was a very fine bike for me; just what I needed to get back to cycling. But I'm afraid I've since fallen head over heels for the Fryslan, and rarely look back! It was a very good bicycle, though, and when I do think of it, the sentiments are good.margonautehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344154551030656676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-21278501064000745262010-07-31T22:41:42.866-04:002010-07-31T22:41:42.866-04:00I'm sorry about your set backs but patience wi...I'm sorry about your set backs but patience will get you the kickstand your wanting and just think of that first ride on your Raleigh, it'll be worth it. <br />As for tires, I'm voting black tires with tan gumwalls, it fits the era of your bike. By the way I discovered your blog about a week ago and have read it from back to front a very good read. I might not be your average reader, I'm an old guy who rides a Green, ever miss yours?...FrankAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-75573661526559395042010-07-31T22:13:05.886-04:002010-07-31T22:13:05.886-04:00You know I am biased, being cream-tire-crazed. But...You know I am biased, being cream-tire-crazed. But if not cream, the next best thing is gumwalls IMO.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-328419348002991792010-07-31T21:06:51.574-04:002010-07-31T21:06:51.574-04:00Cream tires are definitely trendy right now, but a...Cream tires are definitely trendy right now, but as the current owner of Somervillian's green Raleigh Sports, I agree that tan gumwall tires look quite nice. I hope you get to enjoy your Raleigh soon, she's a treat to ride!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-3593946264933583272010-07-31T20:46:21.798-04:002010-07-31T20:46:21.798-04:00Oh man. Sorry for the further delay & frustrat...Oh man. Sorry for the further delay & frustration.<br />She'll be worth it. <br />That 36 hole rim ≠ 40 hole hub dilemma has bitten a whole lot of people. <br /><br />Good luck with the V.O. kickstand- I can think of three bikes here that would benefit from a stand like that, and I'm curious to hear your impressions.<br /><br />As for tires, I vote for whitewall (first) or gumwall (second) if you can't stand cream with the green paint job. <br />Velouria's old 3-speed Lucy looked really great with the cream Schwalbe Delta Cruisers though. And the reflective stripe really works wonder when it gets dark early.<br />The Panaracers, Michelins, and Schwalbes are all fine tires. One of each?<br /><br />Corey KCorey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381826721030941179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-84931618996729834422010-07-31T11:27:35.973-04:002010-07-31T11:27:35.973-04:00Oh no! Sorry to hear that you and the Lady Raleigh...Oh no! Sorry to hear that you and the Lady Raleigh are going to have to wait. Bummer. <br /><br />I really like the look of gum walls, but for me they seems to be something that goes on 70's something 10 speeds with little skinny tires. I put black Delta Cruisers with reflex on my Hercules and really like both the way they look and ride with the added benefit of being more visible in the dark.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-8586548392594410332010-07-31T10:12:20.328-04:002010-07-31T10:12:20.328-04:00Oh cream tires all the way. They look so nice on ...Oh cream tires all the way. They look so nice on my green Raleigh sport. Many people comment of them. My husband had the same bike with black gum tires. Nice look but not a stand out. I'm thinking of replacing the tires on my Pashley Sonnet with cream once she needs new tires. Check out Lovely Bicycles before and after pictures of her many changes to cream tires. Sorry, if I went over the top in my love for the cream tire - they just look so classy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-57263949467334453912010-07-31T09:04:59.125-04:002010-07-31T09:04:59.125-04:00Hopefully this bad luck turns around and you can r...Hopefully this bad luck turns around and you can ride your Raleigh soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1275178637585664627.post-45913215224559931892010-07-31T07:44:49.266-04:002010-07-31T07:44:49.266-04:00oh, i'm anxious to hear a review on the VO por...oh, i'm anxious to hear a review on the VO porteur kickstand! do keep us posted. as for tires on that color sports: i was very happy with black tires with tan gumwalls on my wife's raleigh sports (same color as yours). it looked *so* much better than the original all-black tires.<br /><br />sorry for all the mishaps! patience... she's going to be such a nice rider when she's done!somervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.com