I have a 1972 Raleigh Sport which my dad bought for me back then. I still enjoy it and always chasing parts to keep it ORIGINAL...p.s....I'm in Australia...😊 thanks for the video...
It’s interesting for me to watch this again. The owner, Al, sadly had to give up cycling after a severe back injury, and the collection was dispersed. No fewer than 9 bikes in this video became mine. Six of them still are. Brown Tourist. Wayfarer. Trent Tourist. Rudge. Boulevard Tourist. Elizabethan. I also finished up with the maroon Superbe, Transit, Batavus Cambridge for a time.
What a great video. Nice to see the bikes which I coveted as a teenager and still do! I rode a Trent tourist to work for a while before I passed my driving test. A lovely bike and I wished I still had it.
That was fun thank you. Used to seeing those top tube transfers over here in Canada. Just started my new resto, 1980 sports tourist with rod brakes and enclosed chain guard.
I used to tour on a 28" wheel Superb. Up to 80 miles a day, which wasn't bad for a bike weighing about 50 lbs without luggage. The 3 spring saddle was luxurious, the 4-speed Sturmey slightly temperamental. Rod brakes were awful, even when adjusted to a T. The front Dynohub didn't put out much juice but they were quite popular with tourists, albeit with brass washers to pad out the narrow flanges. Happy days.
As soon as I saw you filming bikes in the street I thought ah...they're going home with you 😁 What an incredible collection...I don't know how I'd pick what to ride next with that many wonderful bikes to choose from.
That Tourist with the derailleur cable stop would have been labeled as a Sprite in the USA. They were set up with a five speed sprocket and derailleur. The Tourist name was used on the 28" rod brake bikes. I saw a lot of coffee bronze Raleighs from the '70s on the east coast.
When i saw the 2 bikes out on the street i knew what was going to happen. but you surprised me with the 3rd one. Good job the weather is warming up,i suspect alot of time in the workshop coming up.
My first bike was a Raleigh Rocket in red and blue with rod brakes. The last Raleigh bike i bought was a blue and light blue Raleigh Road ace from the special products devision in 531 c Reynolds tubing with Shimano 600 equipment on it and mavic box section wheels. I rode it thousands of miles until the frame cracked.
What a delightful collection. Were the Curry’s bikes sold through the department stores of the same name. Interesting bright colour schemes. Regarding the serrated edge rims on the late Superbe, that answered one of my questions, as I had a bike that had been re-rimmed with one but it shredded the caliper brake blocks, so I removed it. I guess the idea was to give better wet braking.
A lot depends on the size of the sprocket that you fit. As standard, they are usually too highly geared. I can manage most hills if I have to, although I don’t like climbing.
Beautiful collection!
Great collection a real treat and education to have the privilege to few it, many thanks.
Even more privileged to have ended up with 9 of the bikes when the owner sadly had to dispose of the collection
I have a 1972 Raleigh Sport which my dad bought for me back then. I still enjoy it and always chasing parts to keep it ORIGINAL...p.s....I'm in Australia...😊 thanks for the video...
It’s interesting for me to watch this again. The owner, Al, sadly had to give up cycling after a severe back injury, and the collection was dispersed. No fewer than 9 bikes in this video became mine. Six of them still are.
Brown Tourist. Wayfarer. Trent Tourist. Rudge. Boulevard Tourist. Elizabethan. I also finished up with the maroon Superbe, Transit, Batavus Cambridge for a time.
Lovely walk around there, lovely bicycles thank you for sharing with us .
What a great video. Nice to see the bikes which I coveted as a teenager and still do! I rode a Trent tourist to work for a while before I passed my driving test. A lovely bike and I wished I still had it.
That was fun thank you.
Used to seeing those top tube transfers over here in Canada. Just started my new resto, 1980 sports tourist with rod brakes and enclosed chain guard.
Rowan that was a real pleasure to watch what a collection to have. And.more great videos.on the way thank you
Beautiful!!! So much is new to me!!!!
I used to tour on a 28" wheel Superb. Up to 80 miles a day, which wasn't bad for a bike weighing about 50 lbs without luggage. The 3 spring saddle was luxurious, the 4-speed Sturmey slightly temperamental. Rod brakes were awful, even when adjusted to a T. The front Dynohub didn't put out much juice but they were quite popular with tourists, albeit with brass washers to pad out the narrow flanges. Happy days.
As soon as I saw you filming bikes in the street I thought ah...they're going home with you 😁
What an incredible collection...I don't know how I'd pick what to ride next with that many wonderful bikes to choose from.
Great video, some gorgeous bikes. Can't wait to see you working with the new projects.
That Tourist with the derailleur cable stop would have been labeled as a Sprite in the USA. They were set up with a five speed sprocket and derailleur. The Tourist name was used on the 28" rod brake bikes. I saw a lot of coffee bronze Raleighs from the '70s on the east coast.
I had a Raleigh esquire as a kid , it was the best thing i ever owned as a child. Happy memories
Awesome video!
When i saw the 2 bikes out on the street i knew what was going to happen. but you surprised me with the 3rd one. Good job the weather is warming up,i suspect alot of time in the workshop coming up.
My first bike was a Raleigh Rocket in red and blue with rod brakes. The last Raleigh bike i bought was a blue and light blue Raleigh Road ace from the special products devision in 531 c Reynolds tubing with Shimano 600 equipment on it and mavic box section wheels. I rode it thousands of miles until the frame cracked.
my sister had a hercules new yorker made about 1957 blue and cream very impressive bike chrome mudgaurds as well
Yes they are beautiful things.
Bonita coleccion inbaluable
That was a great walk around, I’ll have to watch it again, so much to digest
I’ve sent it to you in pm, not realising that you have seen it already!
@@Velocipedium still good to watch, I’ll be watching with my father soon, as he started the bike journey for me
I must confess...I watched this one twice
All the bikes were great but the red Rudge was beautiful.
What a delightful collection. Were the Curry’s bikes sold through the department stores of the same name. Interesting bright colour schemes. Regarding the serrated edge rims on the late Superbe, that answered one of my questions, as I had a bike that had been re-rimmed with one but it shredded the caliper brake blocks, so I removed it. I guess the idea was to give better wet braking.
Well done you 👍👍👍
Owned raleigh sports in 1970 rotterdam to italy over the Gothard pass 😢😢 to lagomagiore
I was going to ask about Hercules then suddenly there's a Balmoral. My early teenage bike was a Hustler.
OOOOhhhh nice nice nice
your like a kid in a candy store perhaps?
How are the gear ranges on these gear hubs. Can they tackle hills?
A lot depends on the size of the sprocket that you fit. As standard, they are usually too highly geared. I can manage most hills if I have to, although I don’t like climbing.
@@Velocipedium Figured as much
Couldn't help buying all three. I do understand.
Las raleigt y las sears de 3 velocidades son rin 26
Nice!
🤔 Why does one man want multiple of the same? I would have bought that green Riviera if I had seen it sooner.
And I thought I had too many bicycles :)
I think I’m on about 30 now