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British Made Indian 3 Speeds
A good article here on British made Indian bicycles. The Princess was the girls version and for the boys. the Indian Scout. These were made in England by Phillips for the U.S. market and branded...
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Happy Holidays!
Thank you to everyone that follows this blog. Thank you for your contributions and comments and thank you for embracing vintage cycling!
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1957 Raleigh Catalogue
The link below should open as a .pdf file. Raleigh catalogue 1957 (V-CC Library)
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Interesting Copper Bicycle
Posted on Kijiji Toronto for $2000.00. This copper plated bike has a 2 speed kickback hub and coaster brake.
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Two More Gliders
A viewer has sent me some photos of a pair of his and hers Raleigh built Gliders that were recently purchased. Dated 1972.
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Raleigh Ad 1951
This Raleigh Sports Tourist priced at $63.75 in 1951 would still cost $560.00 in today’s money! The illustrated bicycle above, shows the Dynohub mounted on the left side. This page from the catalogue...
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Robin Hood Sherwood Arrow
Saw this one on Kijiji Kitchener. A Robin Hood Sherwood Arrow, year unknown but I suspect early 1950’s. From The Three Speed Hub the 1950 Raleigh Parts Calalogue Raleigh-SparePartsList-1950-UK
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Community Bicycle Network Clear Out Sale
Please come out and show your support. I know they have a couple of 3 speeds for sale!
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3 Speed Glider Mustang For Sale
Reader Bill W. writes: Hi there. I happened to come through Trinity Bellwoods last year on my way to an appointment and was pleasantly surprised to stumble onto the vintage bike show. I didn’t have a...
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3 Speed Schwinn Metro Cycle
This one’s for sale in Hanover Ontario for $299.00 on Kijiji.
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New Parkdale Bike Shop
This repair shop opened last week on MacDonell just north of Queen Street West. Parkdale Bicycle Shop As well, Bike Pirates have moved into the neighbourhood.
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3 Speed CCM Imperial Mark IV
This showed up on Kjiji Hamilton today @ $160.00. A mid 60’s CCM Imperial Mark IV with a Life Long Guarantee!
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Correct Trigger Position
I like to position mine as close to the brake lever as possible and parallel to the ground (flat).
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Scrap Metal Challenge: DIY Bike Wheel Truing Stand
greg chown:Here’s an inexpensive home made truing stand. Please click on the original post below for all the details. Originally posted on tuckamoredew: After the apparent success of my DIY wheel...
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A Bevy of Bikes
Reader Basil S. writes: 1)pic 023) My first Nottingham built Raleigh Superbe was found behind a factory in the Niagara area. Left by owner’s wife years ago, It was 100% complete, but had been left...
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Indicator Chain Adjustment
Sometimes the indicator chain has been switched (there were a few versions) but as a rule of thumb, this generally works.
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