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1974 Raleigh Superbe
A neighbour brought this bike over the other day for me to have a look at. She’d bought it on an impulse last year and now realizes that it’s too tall and heavy for her to ride and carry up to her...
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Another Eatons Glider
I was looking for a Ladies’ bike for a friend of mine who is coming to town shortly and I didn’t want to spend too much as she’s only here for a month or so. George at Parkdale Bicycles had this Eatons...
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Ruff and Ready Robin Hood
Another bike on Kijiji, Toronto. A mid 50’s Robin Hood 3 speed. The owners are looking for an enthusiast to purchase and restore. Price is negotiable. Definetly a challenge, but worth somebody’s time....
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The $3.00 Bicycle
This one’s back together and somewhat roadworthy. Total costs to date (excluding labour): New brake cable @ $3.00 It rides and shifts OK but I think I’ll shell out for a new shifter cable ($8.00) and a...
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Kijiji Listings
A couple of interesting bikes on Kijiji, Toronto this morning. A mid 60’s Raleigh Sports @ $190.00 with a somewhat cumbersome “Sportshift”. And a good lookin’ mid 70’s Raleigh Tourist @ $250.00.
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The Anatomy of a Bicycle Tyre
I picked up an old Norman Ladies’ frame recently and the front wheel/tire was on odd size, 26″ x 1 1/4″. The tire itself was an old Dunlop Champion and completely shot. I wanted to keep the inner tube...
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Raleigh Sports 3 Speed
Here’s a nice coffee/bronze coloured Sports with a Dynohub listed on Kijiji, Toronto @ $175.00.
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1966 Dunelt 3 Speed
Also on Kijij this week is this 1966 Dunelt 3 speed with a leather Wrights saddle. Seller is asking $230 but I’m sure is open to a reasonable offer. I’m not sure but it looks like the front forks could...
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Interesting Raleigh 3 Speed
Blog reader Steve T. brought this one to my attention. Advertised on Kijiji close to Kingston. A mid to late 50’s Raleigh with US Army markings. I suspect the headlamp was transplanted from another...
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The Great Pretender
I locked up my Raleigh Superbe last week while I had some lunch and when I came out found a Raleigh clone parked beside it. A modern Simcoe bicycle clearly trying to duplicate the original. “Imitation...
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Raleigh 3 Speed Tourist For Sale
A new Toronto Kijiji posting with the seller asking $400.00 or best offer.
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Raleigh Built Glider For Sale
Another 3 speed Eatons Glider on Kijiji, Toronto. Appears to be in good shape with the seller asking for a best offer.
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1975 Raleigh Sports
Picked this one up today for a reasonable $100.00 (CDN). The young lady I bought from was moving and wants to buy something more modern. She told me that she’d gotten the bike from a friend’s...
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1975 Raleigh Sports Update
I gave this one a quick cleanup, repacked all the bearings and replaced the brake cables. Total cost to date: Purchase @ $100.00 Two cables @ $6.00 Master link @ $5.00 It has the short lived self...
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More Bike Show Photos
It’s too bad that the grass was so dry this year… More photos from the show can be found on the CBN Facebook page.
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