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1963 Western Tire 3 Speed
Listed as a CCM built bike, the crank and chrome fender cap look English to me. The chain guard appears to be Canadian.
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East Coast Time Capsule
A current ad on Kijiji from New Brunswick: Provided by Chris S. “I bought these from the original owners who were moving. These two bikes were purchased new in 1973 at Canadian tire in Fredericton....
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Yet Another Raleigh Superbe
Here’s a good looking Superbe for sale on Kijiji Toronto. When looking for a vintage 3 speed, originality is always a factor in the purchase. This one has some good and bad features. The mini fenders...
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Raleigh Tourist
Another Toronto Kijiji listing. A good example of a mid 70’s 3 speed Raleigh Tourist. Seller is asking $375.00.
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1958 Raleigh Superbe
For sale on Kijiji, Toronto, a 1958 Raleigh Superbe with an asking price of $350.00. I think that number is optimistic considering how much work would be needed to restore. On the plus side, the paint...
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Modified 3 Speed New Hudson
This bike has been kicking around for a few years. It was originally for sale at a bike Co-op in Hamilton Ontario. It’s for sale again. A 1950’s New Hudson 3 speed with modern drum brakes/hub, a modern...
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My Bitsa Scorcher
My Bitsa Scorcher. The Black Bomber -Raleigh 10 speed frame (free) -Swapped out Raleigh 3 speed bottom bracket -Painted flat black -Rear hub is a Bayliss Wiley single speed coaster brake laced to a 28″...
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What is a Scorcher?
What is a Scorcher (of the 1890s)? The question came up on another blog as to “what is a scorcher?” in reference to an 1896 pledge by a cyclist not to be one. A cyclist who was a scorcher was commonly...
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The $49.00 Bike
This Raleigh 3 speed is currently for sale in Hamilton Ontario for a staggering $49.00! Granted, it will need work but still a good basis for a spring project.
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More Junk! 1972 Raleigh Sports
Picked this up today. It actually looks much better in the photos than in person, but it wasn’t expensive and quite complete. The Good: -Complete bike -Paint is good and will clean up -Tall frame...
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1972 Raleigh Sports Progress
I spent the afternoon yesterday stripping the bike and making a plan. Hubs and rims cleaned up quite well. Fenders are in good shape as well. It came with this period wheel lock that I don’t think will...
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3 Speed CCM
Jamie T. writes: I bought this to give to street person, it looks all right now after cleaning for 3 hours. light works, 1&3 speeds work watching youtube to figure out how to get second gear. It...
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Raleigh Built Eaton’s Glider
Another Kijiji listing. An early 70’s Eaton’s Glider 3 speed offered at $150.00 including delivery. The Eaton Family mausoleum in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
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1972 Raleigh Sports Progress
Progress has been made. Once again those cotter pins have proved to be difficult. The drive side popped out with a couple of stern whacks of the hammer, the other side wouldn’t budge. I ended up...
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1972 Raleigh Sports Update
All in all a very quick and easy turnaround on this one. I think my camera’s on a strange setting…. Luckily, the bike was very complete and original to start with. Costs: -Bike purchase @ $150.00 -New...
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Raleigh Sports
Here’s an early 70’s Raleigh Sports currently offered for sale on Kijiji, Toronto. It appears to have had the bottom bracket replaced.
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Raleigh Tourists Wanted!
I’m working on a television show that takes place in the 1920’s and am looking to purchase some local (Toronto area) Raleigh DL-1 Tourists as props. Looking for complete bikes, men’s or ladies and...
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Rare Raleigh 5 Speed Sprite
Here’s a nice bike that I may have posted before. A late 60’s Raleigh 5 speed Sprite. This one has the rare dual throttle shifters and appears to be in very nice shape. Located in Niagara Falls,...
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Saddle Bags!
Picked these up yesterday from a local flea market.Real leather and in almost new condition. They were made for a small horse or pony but will adapt well to a bicycle.
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