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More Junk! 1950 Hercules Sports
I picked this one up today for a fair price. A 1950 Hercules 3 Speed Sports. This was built before Raleigh aquired the company in 1960. Here it is purchased. At some point in it’s 66 years the original...
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Super Cycles!
Blog reader, Cassandra has sent me some photos of a pair of bikes rescued from the trash. She writes: “Hey, just wanted to say your blog is great! My husband and I have just recently gotten into...
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1950 Hercules Update
I had time to tackle the bike today and I did. The bike was completely disassembled, cleaned and all bearings re packed. A serial number on the seat post CU 0218.. What’s it all mean? As it turns out,...
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More Hercules Stuff
Although I like the look of the enclosed chain case it seems to offer more problems than solutions… Feeding the chain through was a lesson in physics. Gravity was used to install and then there’s so...
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The $40.00 Bicycle Update
Sadly, this one was stolen a few days after completion.. It was my own fault as it wasn’t locked and parked by a patio I was sitting on…… I couldn’t let this one go with mis-matched tires, plus it...
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Green Raleigh Touch Up Paint
Daryl, of Freelander Bicycles is now offering Raleigh Green touch up paint.
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Raleigh DL-1 Tourist
I spent some time on this one yesterday. A Mid to late 70’s Tourist. The previous owner had removed the complete rod and lever brake system with a simple coaster brake. Coaster brake appears to be a...
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1961 Raleigh Superbe
This one literally showed up in my backyard yesterday… My neighbour, Dan had bought it last week, removed the dynohub and decided he didn’t want it. We agreed on a price, $50.00 and there you have it....
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1961 Raleigh Superbe Update
Bike has already stripped down and some evidence as to it’s originality have been found. Hub dates from July 1961. There’s a serial number on the BB. Another on the top of the seat tube. The third...
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Nice CCM 3 Speed
Just listed on Kijiji Toronto, this CCM Galaxie 3 speed appears very clean and original. Reasonably priced at $100.00.
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Vintage Robin Hood 3 Speed
Another Toronto Kijiji posting. A vintage Robin Hood 3 speed, year unknown but I suspect early 1960’s. This one’s located at College and Bathurst and reasonably priced at $139.00.
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1960 Superbe Update!
I decided not to paint this bike for the time being. I was anxious to get it back together and take advantage of the warm fall weather. Costs to date: Bike purchase @ $50.00 New Tires @ $32.00 New...
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Raleigh Laurentian 3 Speed
A recent Kijiji listing for an early 60’s Raleigh Laurentian. These were specific models made for the Canadian market. A good looking bike at a reasonable $135.00 asking price.
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Triumph 3 Speed
Another current Toronto, Kijiji listing. A vintage Triumph 3 speed listed at $100.00.
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1958 Robin Hood 3 Speed
This one’s still for sale on Kijiji, Toronto. A rare bike, the current owner has spent quite a bit of time cleaning it up and re-packing bearings etc. Comes with a working Dynohub and a nice period...
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Rare Rudge
Currently offered on Toronto Kijiji @ $500.00 OBO. A 1952 Rudge 3 speed. “Britain’s Best Bicycle”.
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Royal Enfield
Another submission from Diarmuid C. “This is the Royal Enfield I restored myself.It was used as a film prop in the Irish Film drama “Rebellion “just before I bought the bike, it was at one stage a 3...
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