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Archived: English Roadsters
AGE / VALUE: Euregio Roadster? info
posted by: joe myers
on 4/5/2003 at 1:48:01 AM
| I have found a Euregio roadster that I am looking for info on. All I have at this piont is: 28"x1 12/" tires, Van Schothorst rims, Schweinfurt Sachs Torpedo hub and coaster brake, non-rod caliper brake and heavy plack plastic enclosed chain (gear case). Black wheel covers that extend down from the fender. Does anyone know anything of Euregio. I believe it may be made in the Netherlands? Any help would be great. Cool bicycle. |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Euregio Roadster? info
posted by sam on 4/6/2003 at 2:10:13 PM
| Don't know anything on the bike but the sachs torpedo hub is the hub with the longest factory run of any coaster hub ever made. |
AGE / VALUE: MEDITATING ENGLISH BICYCLES...
posted by: Marcinkus Arabel from Dallas, TX
on 4/4/2003 at 11:31:18 PM
| I saw Romano's post with no replies, so I decided to repost it cause I think that's no good idea leave our friend with no answers...
M.ARABEL - DALLAS, TX
Hey friends,
Take a look at this english bicycles from Brazil... Follow the links below!
1947 HERCULES 28" WHEELS LADIE'S BIKE
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i006-a.jpg
1949 RALEIGH 28" WHEELS LADIE'S BIKE
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i007-a.jpg
1952 PHILLIPS 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/phillipsluisgaspar.jpg
1953 HUMBER 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE (GREEN PAINTED)
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i008-a.jpg
1946 HUMBER 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE (ORANGE PAINTED)
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i002-a.jpg
1950 HUMBER 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/bicicletawalter3.gif
1952 RALEIGH 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE (RED PAINTED)
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/raleighroadster0.jpg
I will enjoy heard comments about the bicycles originality, manufacture age, accessory and anything more. Thanks and I will be providing Oldroads friends with news everytime...
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RE:AGE / VALUE: MEDITATING ENGLISH BICYCLES...
posted by sam on 4/5/2003 at 5:22:41 PM
| Marcinkus,Most of us have see these bikes and made comments on them.We can't decide if they were painted those wonderful colors to sell in Brazil or just painted to sute to locals(which is my guess)So what do you think of them? |
AGE / VALUE: carlton
posted by: josh
on 4/4/2003 at 9:23:05 PM
| I just bought a carlton 4 speed fw hub bicycle the hub is date 1953. it has gb champion handlebars and gb super hub brakes levers and courier brakes. the bike is in really rough shape the paint/ chrome is no good. the brooks saddle is also thrashed. the trigger shifter is three speed not four speed. I was wondering the value of this in its current shape. |
FOR SALE: What to bring?
posted by: jim
on 4/3/2003 at 11:57:51 PM
| 4 of us are traveling to the British bike weekend tomorrow and I am still undecieded on what bikes will go. Last year 3 choppers went for the pub crawl and 3 DL-1s for the tour.
This year we will bring at least 3 choppers to drink and drive. What of the 4th? A Fireball? A Vindec? A Rodeo? Perhaps a Tracker?
Now, the tour will require adult bikes, so we will have 1 DL-1, 1 Moulton 4 speed, 1 Moulton deluxe and...? A 49 lenton sport, a 60 Triumph, 70 Hurcules or the 65 Raleigh Wisp?
I love this Hobbie!
check out the museum: www.nemusclebikes.com
jim |
RE:FOR SALE: What to bring?
posted by Chris on 4/4/2003 at 4:50:25 PM
| Here's wishing everybody a safe, happy and fruitful time at the British Bicycle Weekend.
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RE:RE:FOR SALE: What to bring?
posted by Nick on 4/4/2003 at 8:21:54 PM
| Pub Crawl?
I'd take a full can or two of pepper mace and bail money just in case a certain miscreant and his not-so-merry temperance troupe make an uninvited appearance.
In any case, I'm sure what ever you take you'll have a blast with. Enjoy! |
RE:FOR SALE: What to bring?
posted by jim on 4/8/2003 at 1:39:03 AM
| I am back!
WE arrived friday night and took a late night South Street cruise on 3 choppers and a Moulton deluxe. My bike was a very problematic derailleur 5 sp. I should have known better that to take a bike with only 1 or 2 miles on it after a restoration! I must be nuts. The weather was very British at 50 and drizzling.
We got out early to attend the Saturday ride staring at Trophy bikes. We did eat at a Diner first, so as not to subject ourselves to the crumpets or scones or what ever the bronze age buiscuts we ate last year were. We rode 2 Moultons, a Lenton Sport and a DL-1.
After a very long wait (and deluge), we left for Via Bicycles. The shop has never looked better!
Off again to the banks of the Delaware River for history and a flat tyre.
North brought us to Brians shop/museum to learn about restoration and see a wonderful mix of rare bikes and bits. Lunch was served!
We departed full and happy. Our next stop was a local brewery for samples and a tour. Thus began the pub crawl...
Me and mine bailed for a few hours to recoup. We tried to rejoin the crawl at the 4th stop around 9pm, but only a few tuff souls were left. I am afraid that the 5th stop was never attained...
Sunday had SUN! Cold and wind also. The swap was not well attended and I had to leave before the rail ride so I have nothing to report about that.
I never came across the unsavory gang I would need to Mace. The city is Great and the people were tops. The British fans are a loyal assortment of geeks, dreamers and intellectuals who are if nothing else, very interesting.
jim |
RE:RE:FOR SALE:Bike weekend
posted by Chris on 4/8/2003 at 6:07:43 PM
| Tell me more about the rail ride. That sounded cool! |
ENGLISH ROADSTERS: PICS OF SOME ENGLISH BICYCLES...
posted by: Mario Romano - Brazil
on 4/3/2003 at 4:33:09 PM
| Hey friends,
Take a look at this english bicycles from Brazil... Follow the links below!
1947 HERCULES 28" WHEELS LADIE'S BIKE
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i006-a.jpg
1949 RALEIGH 28" WHEELS LADIE'S BIKE
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i007-a.jpg
1952 PHILLIPS 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/phillipsluisgaspar.jpg
1953 HUMBER 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE (GREEN PAINTED)
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i008-a.jpg
1946 HUMBER 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE (ORANGE PAINTED)
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i002-a.jpg
1950 HUMBER 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/bicicletawalter3.gif
1952 RALEIGH 28" WHEELS GENT'S BIKE (RED PAINTED)
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/raleighroadster0.jpg
I will enjoy heard comments about the bicycles originality, manufacture age, accessory and anything more. Thanks and I will be providing Oldroads friends with news everytime...
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MISC: CAME ENGLISH BIKES WITH THIS ACCESSORY?
posted by: Mario Romano - Brazil
on 4/3/2003 at 4:31:13 PM
| The english bicycles came with the accessory pictured or it is a non-original item? Rear wheel net... SEE LINK BELOW...
http://pessoal.onda.com.br/marceloafornali/fotos/i006-a.jpg |
RE:MISC: CAME ENGLISH BIKES WITH THIS ACCESSORY?
posted by Tim on 4/4/2003 at 10:10:30 AM
| That is a Dress Guard or Skirt Guard. It was available as standard on many ladies bicycles before 1940. Sometimes you see them on old Gents bikes from the 1920's. People wore long coats back then and ladies had long skirts. It stopped them getting caught up and tangled in the rear wheel. |
ENGLISH ROADSTERS: Champion Flyer
posted by: Brian
on 4/3/2003 at 4:02:00 PM
| I will swap my Brooks Honey Champion Flyer for a 1950's era Raleigh (or Apex, Brittania) Frame Pump. I'm looking for a black one appropriate for my Raleigh Sport. The pump must be in nice shape. The saddle was clamped on a seatpost, and removed - it is in great shape, 8.5 to 9. out of 10 I'd say. |
RE:ENGLISH ROADSTERS: Champion Flyer
posted by Mario Romano on 4/3/2003 at 11:31:08 PM
| I have a nice Kindler air pump from the 50's and it's all original and in excellent shape (NOS condition)! The chrome of the body is incredible perfect and polished and the wood of the handle is excellent beautiful. I asking just US$ 25,00 by the air pump, if you are interested just send me an email and let's talk about it... |
MISC: GIANT LUCAS LAMP
posted by: Mario Romano - Brazil
on 4/3/2003 at 3:07:26 PM
| A friend of mine bought a big sized Lucas lamp (really a big big lamp), somebody heard about it? What's the model and approximate age? I have jpg pics for send by mail if anyone desires see the lamp. Thanx by all replies! |
ENGLISH ROADSTERS: 1948 prices
posted by: Tim
on 4/3/2003 at 3:04:59 PM
| I came across this reference during my perambulations around the Web. A nice listing of brands and models also prices. I may interest anyone trying to dat a particular model.
Cheers |
RE:ENGLISH ROADSTERS: 1948 prices
posted by Tim on 4/3/2003 at 3:08:54 PM
| Sorry, pressed the wrong button. Here is the link http://193.120.124.98/ZZSI405Y1948.html |
MISC: roadster fork and neck lock and key
posted by: ron
on 4/3/2003 at 11:30:10 AM
| one of my raleigh roadsters has this key option on the fork but i don't have the key, how would i get one made, thanks
ron |
RE:MISC: roadster fork and neck lock and key
posted by Marko on 4/3/2003 at 12:34:45 PM
| Hey Ron, believe it or not, the keys are still listed in locksmith books! All you need is the serial number, and take it and the bike to a locksmith, and you'll be good to go! |
RE:MISC: roadster fork and neck lock and key
posted by karl on 4/3/2003 at 2:34:15 PM
| Ron, Isn't that your 1937 Roadster on ebay right now? And weren't you so hot to buy roadsters a while back, even last week? What's the game? Just curious... |
RE:RE:MISC: roadster fork and neck lock and key
posted by Edward in Vancouver on 4/4/2003 at 12:43:03 AM
| On this website you'll find blow-up diagrams of the Raleigh/Rudge/Humber bikes, included in the blow-ups are diagrams of the lock. Make a copy of this lock blow-up and bring it to the locksmith, he should be able to cut you a key within minutes. I believe these same style of locks were made for English cars as well, Morris? Rover? can't remember.
Oh yeah, the lock's no deterrant if you're parking the bike at a store for a few minutes, but is perfect for keeping the front wheel from flopping around and dinging you in the knees when the bike is in a repair stand... |
RE:RE:MISC: roadster fork and neck lock and key
posted by Dick on 4/4/2003 at 1:30:57 AM
| As long as we are giving ourselves permission to question Ron, I would like to invite him to explain his highly un-balanced feedback profile; viz., 36 left / only 20 received. |
RE:RE:RE:MISC: roadster fork and neck lock and key
posted by Chris on 4/4/2003 at 1:53:47 AM
| You should take the whole bicycle in and be prepared to answer and prove that it is yours and not stolen.
Perhaps if you have the number off of the face of the lock in the bike then they could look it up in their book and make you a key. They may refuse to do that.
It's better to bring the whole bike in and let the guy actually see it.
I don't see how the diagrams will help a locksmith. Every bike has a diffrent code.
The "ring of masters" from the old bike shop had over 75 individual keys and codes. |
MISC: Chinese Roadster... DIFFERENT
posted by: Larry Bone
on 4/3/2003 at 3:40:58 AM
| http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3601316714&category=7298
VERY interesting bike. Obviously a roadster. It would make for a most interesting addition to the stable... but what about parts? I would bid on it... but the SHIPPING... a little bit steep methinks.
Thought y'all would get a kick out of it!
Later!!!
Boneman |
RE:MISC: Chinese Roadster... DIFFERENT
posted by Jacob on 4/4/2003 at 11:12:15 AM
| The seller claims that this is a 3-speed. All asian roadsters I have seen are singlespeeds, and as far as I can see this is a singlespeed too.
And how many british soldiers are stationed on Tiananmen Square anyway? The shipping cost and the final bed added should buy you at least one brand new chinese or indian roadster (at least here in Denmark, where new indian Atlas' are available for something like 185 USD).
No intention to offend anybody, but I would not go for this one.
Take care guys!
Jacob |
FOR SALE: EBAY ROADSTER # 3601997077
posted by: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
on 4/2/2003 at 12:25:52 PM
| WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS ROADSTER WILL SELL FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
RE:FOR SALE: EBAY ROADSTER # 3601997077
posted by M.R. on 4/2/2003 at 1:00:07 PM
RE:RE:FOR SALE: EBAY ROADSTER # 3601997077
posted by Chris on 4/2/2003 at 3:48:20 PM
| There are some scratches,deep to the metal on the chaincase. The red decal I got so excited about is not original it turns out.
The tires are modern Hwa Fong. Not Dunlops or Semperits or even Goodyear's. Tires are not original.
The rest of the bike is very nice.
My guess is over $500.00 |
RE:RE:RE:FOR SALE: EBAY ROADSTER # 3601997077
posted by Marcus on 4/2/2003 at 5:23:42 PM
| i'd bet it goes for over $1000. It is a pre-war roadster. I'm gonna bid myself! |
RE:RE:RE:RE:FOR SALE: EBAY ROADSTER # 3601997077
posted by mike on 4/4/2003 at 2:18:46 PM
| This is the kind of item that is likely to induce a last-minute bidding frenzy. I bet it goes for over $2000. Ebay bidders are known for having more money then sense. |
RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:FOR SALE: EBAY ROADSTER # 3601997077
posted by Chris on 4/4/2003 at 4:55:11 PM
| 241.00 and climbing with 6 days left. The reserve is not yet met.
Stay tuned! |
AGE / VALUE: Cotter Pins, Relaint!
posted by: humberchristopher28@hotmail.com
on 4/2/2003 at 1:36:44 AM
| J.M Vernoy it the nail on the head. Nobody has been smart enough to make a go of this and a great oportunity has gone to waste. More than one oportunity. The company is indeed Reliant. They are still with us and can supply a whole lot more goodies than just cotter pins. Try the cotter pins with the exact shape nut the ones with the red R caps!
You can get stickers with the red R and put that over the Reliant cap nuts. This is already being done in Raleigh Chopper land folks but by only one seller. So far. (Hint)
Reliant makes Chopper style wing nuts.
A lot of other goodies too.
I have e- mailed Chopper folks and given detailed notes on how to make BIG THINGS HAPPEN and every time the project (s) has gone astray.
If I sat in England and was afialiated with this company we would be making money hand over fist!
Should this company go under it would be a totally senseless and needless loss of a great company that has contributed so much.
I have another project in the works and they are gonna say how did this nobody get ahold of such a valuable piece of work. I have plans for this!
Go for it, |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Cotter Pins, Relaint!
posted by J. M. Vernooy on 4/2/2003 at 12:46:34 PM
| Glad to hear that Reliant is still with us and making cotter pins. But I expect it will take time for this distributor to get them. Either he is very busy or has other things to do, as it took about a week for him to write up and fax me prices of my order for me to look over and approve the prices. But he has the right products for English bicycles more often than the companies that have published prices and can ship same day. Afraid I have already taken too much of his time talking with him about such things as English roadsters, Hercules Cycle and Motor Company, etc. But when someone knows first hand, there are questions to be asked. He told me that his bike shop sold Hercules bicycles at the same time that Montgomery Wards was selling them.
Now to find out what else Reliant makes. I'm really wondering why the US doesn't buy more from the UK. Bicycle products, except for the rare ones, all seem to be from Taiwan, China, and Malaysia. Save a few pennies and Sturmey Archer, Brooks, Raleigh, and who else can't afford to keep the factories open and have to move them to far away lands where they don't even speak English as their native language, (or at least some variation of it). All I know, so far, about Reliant's products is that they offer cotter pins and bearings.
Thank you for the info about Reliant.
John |
RE:AGE / VALUE: Cotter Pins, Relaint!
posted by Tim on 4/2/2003 at 1:54:46 PM
| Pardon my ignmorance but how do you contact Reliant. I am in the UK and would appreciate a supplier of spares as you describe.
Regards,
Tim |
RE:RE:AGE / VALUE: Cotter Pins, Relaint!
posted by J. M. Vernooy on 4/2/2003 at 4:16:34 PM
| I'm in the US and a buyer as well as mechanic at a bicycle shop. I have to, as a buyer for a retail store, buy from a wholesale distributor who buys from the manufacturer. So the retail customer in the US has to buy from the retailer, a bicycle shop, who buys from the wholesale distributor who has bought from the manufacturer, in this case Reliant. I don't know how to contact Reliant nor should I have to in order to buy cotter pins made by Reliant, as long as I can find someone selling them. Someone else may be able to tell if it is different in the UK. We as customers may want to contact the manufacturer to find out where to find the products, so there should be a phone number and address that someone here can give you, (and me?), for Reliant.
John
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RE:AGE / VALUE: Cotter Pins, Relaint!
posted by Catfood Rob on 4/3/2003 at 10:19:57 PM
| Cotter pin "r" stickers available from www.thechopperchap.co.uk He ships to the U.S.A. all the time. |
AGE / VALUE: DAWES CATALOGUE...
posted by: Mario Romano
on 4/2/2003 at 1:08:12 AM
| Can anyone compare my bicycle with some model on Dawes Catalogue? My bike frame is 23"...
The chainguard, handlebar grips and the flag on the front fender ISN'T ORIGINAL PARTS and I already pulled'em off my bike...
MY BICYCLE PHOTO: http://www.oldroads.com/fdbdown.asp?787 |
RE:AGE / VALUE: DAWES CATALOGUE...
posted by Mario Romano - Brazil on 4/2/2003 at 1:13:57 AM
| I need that somebody tell me what model my bike appears to be...
my bike have 70's style Raleigh chainring
raised handlebar
28" tires and rod brakes
serial number BCXXXXX (where X's are numbers) |
RE:RE:AGE / VALUE: DAWES CATALOGUE...
posted by Mark R. on 4/2/2003 at 5:26:16 PM
| I'll say it again, It looks like a Raleigh frame with Indian, and Chines parts on it. The whole bike might be Indian. that little flag on the frond fender reminds me of the same on "Flying Pigeon" bicycles we saw in Vietnam. |
RE:RE:AGE / VALUE: DAWES CATALOGUE...
posted by Mark R. on 4/2/2003 at 5:26:56 PM
| I'll say it again, It looks like a Raleigh frame with Indian, and Chinese parts on it. The whole bike might be Indian. that little flag on the frond fender reminds me of the same on "Flying Pigeon" bicycles we saw in Vietnam. |
RE:RE:RE:AGE / VALUE: DAWES CATALOGUE...
posted by Charlie on 4/2/2003 at 5:55:20 PM
| What does the little flag say on the front mudguard? That looks like an Asian thing to me. |
MISC: SA hub w spoke protector/ccm folder
posted by: Warren
on 4/1/2003 at 9:42:49 PM
| Here's something you don't see everyday...a spoke protector on an SA hub...the bikes kinda cool though |
RE:MISC: SA hub w spoke protector/ccm folder
posted by Warren on 4/2/2003 at 3:59:52 AM
| oh man...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2167602088&category=420 |
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