Beautiful bike, this is the first time I see it and I love that fork. I noticed the chain guard right away at the beginning of the video and I think it looks cool an clean, would definitely keep it.
So cool to see another Raleigh Sports getting some love! I have a 1973 Sports, black, all original but missing the chain guard. I swapped the original Merriwether saddle for a Brooks B73 with 3 coil springs, and I love it. Next up for restoration, I have a '72 Sports step-through in bronze green, with a 3spd/coaster-brake Sturmey-Archer S3C hub. I'm curious about the wheels you used, are they 650b? Keep up the good work, I just added my subscription!😁
Thanks! Dang, I had an extra chain guard that I just dropped off to a guy that sells on eBay. I would have gladly shipped it to a good home. The rims are the original 26x1 3/8 (590) size. I wanted the same size so I could re-use the brakes. I will post a final video when it is 100%complete. I am documenting the build on ratrodbikes.com. The SA S3C hub is garbage. I would suggest replacing it with an AW and adding rim brakes.
I've had 3 Raleigh's ranging from early 60's to early 80's, all with AW3 hubs. They've all had that high gearing. I doubt it was specific just to Raleigh but surely they had seriously strong legs back then. I live in a very hilly area so I moved up in size, in one case 5 or 6 teeth higher. It's a very nice looking bike for sure and the Alu rims not only help with the weight but braking in the wet will be a lot more effective.
The Raleigh company makes me proud to be English! I must say you've done a splendid job on the sensitive restoration, bike looks great, well done!
Thank you very much!
great video. and bike is sweet too
Thank you! I just checked out a few of your videos.
Beautiful bike, this is the first time I see it and I love that fork. I noticed the chain guard right away at the beginning of the video and I think it looks cool an clean, would definitely keep it.
Thanks! The fork has a lock. I had a new key made and shipped to the states from Australia. I will post a final video when complete.
So cool to see another Raleigh Sports getting some love! I have a 1973 Sports, black, all original but missing the chain guard. I swapped the original Merriwether saddle for a Brooks B73 with 3 coil springs, and I love it. Next up for restoration, I have a '72 Sports step-through in bronze green, with a 3spd/coaster-brake Sturmey-Archer S3C hub. I'm curious about the wheels you used, are they 650b? Keep up the good work, I just added my subscription!😁
Thanks! Dang, I had an extra chain guard that I just dropped off to a guy that sells on eBay. I would have gladly shipped it to a good home. The rims are the original 26x1 3/8 (590) size. I wanted the same size so I could re-use the brakes. I will post a final video when it is 100%complete. I am documenting the build on ratrodbikes.com. The SA S3C hub is garbage. I would suggest replacing it with an AW and adding rim brakes.
Very nice. Late 50s 21" frame, original finish. Good bike. These were always geared a bit tall for me so I use 22T cogs on the hub.
I've had 3 Raleigh's ranging from early 60's to early 80's, all with AW3 hubs. They've all had that high gearing. I doubt it was specific just to Raleigh but surely they had seriously strong legs back then. I live in a very hilly area so I moved up in size, in one case 5 or 6 teeth higher.
It's a very nice looking bike for sure and the Alu rims not only help with the weight but braking in the wet will be a lot more effective.
It had an 18t cog and I swapped it for 19t. It is still geared a little high.
What gear combination you used on that bike? Super cool bike btw.
It came with an 18t cog, but I swapped it for 19t. Not sure what the front chainring is. It is still geared a little high for my liking.
Nice looking bike. But it's the least looking sports bike ever no?