Gilbert, pictured March 2017
- Original 3-speed Sturmey-Archer AW, front Dynohub 6v 1.8w generator, XGEN2 voltage regulator, reproduction keys for fork lock
- 1973 Sturmey-Archer headlight and tail light, 1972 Brooks B66 saddle, Pletscher rack, Minniehaha canvas barrel bag
- Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tires, KMC gold chain, Dia Compe gray brake pads
- Built up in 2015 with new Sturmey-Archer 5-speed & dynamo drum brake hubs, returned to original in 2016
- Been with me since January 2015, one of the regular commuters.
Winter bike.
- 26" mountain bike size (559 mm) Alex X101 rims, red, blue, and silver nipples with DT Champion stainless spokes, Shimano Nexus 7-speed rear coaster brake hub, 1973 Sturmey-Archer Dynohub, Herrmans dynamo LED lights, Kenda Small Block 8 1.95" rear tire, Schwalbe Winter studded 1.75" front tire.
-Wald basket, Topeak Explorer rear rack, Uno AL-030 handlebars, KHS adjustable stem, Schwinn chain guard, BMX front cantilever brake adapter.
- Been with me since April 2016.
- 26" mountain bike size (559 mm) Alex X101 rims, red, blue, and silver nipples with DT Champion stainless spokes, Shimano Nexus 7-speed rear coaster brake hub, 1973 Sturmey-Archer Dynohub, Herrmans dynamo LED lights, Kenda Small Block 8 1.95" rear tire, Schwalbe Winter studded 1.75" front tire.
-Wald basket, Topeak Explorer rear rack, Uno AL-030 handlebars, KHS adjustable stem, Schwinn chain guard, BMX front cantilever brake adapter.
- Been with me since April 2016.
Pictured April 2019
- Made by Raleigh. Brooks Cambium C19 saddle, SRAM brake cables, Kool Stop Cross brake pads, KMC Z410 chain, Zefal frame pump.
- Main setup: SRAM Automatix 2-speed automatic hub, Sheffield 90mm front hub, Weinmann DP18 700c rims, DT Champion stainless spokes and gold nipples, WTB Thickslick 700x25c tires, Nashbar Double Track pedals.
- Alternate setup: Original Sturmey-Archer front hub and rear 3-speed hub with 20-tooth cog, original handlebars and shifter, Sun CR-18 alloy rims, Michelin World Tour 26x1-3/8" tires, 1971 Raleigh pedals.
- Been with me since June 2016
Gwendolyn, pictured May 2016
- Rare Sturmey-Archer SW 3-speed gear hub. Generally regarded as fragile and unreliable but has been working well. Hub has been rebuilt mostly for kicks.
- Optional factory installed 6-volt 1.8-watt Dynohub generator and headlight.
- This is THE bike that got me into cycling after saving it from the dump, and the inspiration for this blog. Was the primary commuter from 2013-2015
- Updates: Aluminum rear rack, Kool-stop Continental salmon brake pads, "Schwinn Approved" mattress saddle, XGEN2 voltage regulator with Nicelite LED light bulb, cosmetic restoration summer 2014, 21t rear sprocket, replacement Buchel pedals, old style reproduction grips and decals.
- Updates: Aluminum rear rack, Kool-stop Continental salmon brake pads, "Schwinn Approved" mattress saddle, XGEN2 voltage regulator with Nicelite LED light bulb, cosmetic restoration summer 2014, 21t rear sprocket, replacement Buchel pedals, old style reproduction grips and decals.
- Been with me since November 2013
Pictured April 2020
Rescued from the dump - all was functional and nearly original except for tires, three front spokes, grips, late '50s shifter, and saddle. Still has Ann Arbor registration stickers from 1959-64
- Additions : Mid-1950s Sturmey-Archer light set with battery pack, 1940s lamp bracket, early 1950s gear shifter, Schwalbe HS180 tires, newer Brooks B66 saddle, Minniehaha medium canvas bag with alloy support rack, Fibrax leather inlay brake pads, Tornade alloy frame pump, Rustines handlebar grips, 1980s pedals with MKS toe straps.
- Front fender tip, and seat post from 1969
- Ran it for two years with a 1953 Sturmey-Archer FG Dyno-Four rear hub with DT stainless spokes laced up to a 1969 rim.
- Been with me since October 2016
Sir Wild Toad, pictured March 2020 (needs update)
Very used frame (Reynolds 531), fork, and bottom bracket purchased from U.K. for a very reasonable price.
- Re-purposed old parts: Campagnolo Mirage 53-39 tooth crankset, Tektro R559 brake calipers, Kool Stop Continental brake pads. Zefal frame pump (to be repaired).
- New parts: Sun Venus 700c wheelset, Continental Speed Contact 700x37c tires, Brooks B17 Imperial Narrow saddle.
- SunRace 11-34 tooth 9-speed cassette, Shimano Tiagra 4600 derailleurs, Nashbar Softgrip tape, 70mm Dimension stem with threadless adapter, 420mm Nitto Grand Randonneur handlebar.
- Been with me since February 2017
Original: Reynolds 531 steel frame, 52/42-tooth crankset, 14-24 6-speed freewheel, Suntour Cyclone derailleurs, Ukai 700c wheels.
Updated: Nitto Technomic 100mm x 26.0 clamp handlebar stem, Dimension/Origin8 420mm wide handlebars, Tektro RL340 brake levers, Shimano PD-M324 pedals, Brooks Cambium C15 saddle.
First Raleigh purchased brand new.
Stock:
- SRAM Rival 11-speed rear derailleur, hydro disc brakes, dropper post.
Modifications:
- DT Swiss M1900 Spline 650b wheels, WTB Horizon 650x47c tires, SunRace CS-MX8 11-speed 11-44t cassette, Brooks Flyer saddle, Shimano EH500 pedals, Planet Bike ATB 29er fenders, Topeak Explorer ATB rack, Gorilla Cage bottle cage thing, Raceface 38t narrow wide chainring.
- Original 700c wheels with WTB Riddler 37c tires for choices, choices, choices.
- Original 700c wheels with WTB Riddler 37c tires for choices, choices, choices.
- Been with me since July 2017
Pictured April 2020
Purchased from the original owner in summer 2018, Donna Jean Sears of Pittsburgh.
- 8-speed 11-40 tooth rear cassette, Shimano Acera derailleur, Sugino 175mm 110mm bcd crankset, 40-tooth narrow wide chainring, Panaracer Gravelking SK 700x35c tires
- Intelligent Design Works front wheel with Sanyo dynamo hub, Herrmans dynamo LED lights.
- Velo Orange fenders, Velo Orange French bottom bracket, Tektro R559 brake calipers, Kool Stop Continental brake pads, Sturmey-Archer brake levers, Origin8 front rack, basket from Home Depot.
- Previously built with a SRAM DualDrive 3-speed internal gear hub with 8-speed 11-34t cassette and SRAM 3.0 derailleur before I blew up the hub going up hill.
- Been with me since September 2019
Pictured October 2019 (needs update)
Formerly a single-speed coaster brake tandem.
- Sun Mach IV rims, Shimano 7 speed roller brake cassette rear hub, Shimano dynohub, DT Champion stainless spokes
- 13-40 tooth 7-speed cassette (removed 11-tooth from 8-speed cassette and added a spacer to fit on old freehub)
- Shimano Acera T-3000 long cage derailleur and SunRace friction thumb shifter
- One-piece-to-three-piece bottom bracket adapters, 124mm cartridge bottom brackets, early '90s Shimano Exage cranksets (165mm rear, 170mm front)
- 42t chainrings all over, two Biopace and one round
- Topeak rear rack and Blackburn front rack
- TRP Spyre-C front disc brake, Shimano XTR rear V-brake on an adapter plate
- Origin8 disc fork, Ritchey Logic 1-1/8" threadless headset, Wald 803 front handlebar, BMX rear
- Been with me since March 2019
Pictured September 2016
- Sturmey-Archer AWC 3-speed coaster brake hub in 700c deep V rims
- 1963 finned front fender, hand brakes removed, shifter cable routed through front braze-on
- 700x35c Kenda Cosmo tires, 46/22 gearing, Linus North Road handlebars, Schwinn Varsity stem
- Been with me since June 2015
Pictured April 2020
- Original 3-speed Sturmey-Archer AW hub laced into Sun CR18 20" alloy rim, Biologic Joule front 20" dynohub wheel
- 152 mm crankset, 36/13t gear ratio, Schwalbe Marathon tires
- 152 mm crankset, 36/13t gear ratio, Schwalbe Marathon tires
- Kool Stop Vans brake pads, KMC chain, Wellgo folding pedals, WTB Speed V saddle, 26.8 x 450 mm alloy seat post
- Nitto Technomic high rise 70mm reach stem, 420mm Randonneur handlebars, Shimano RX100 brake levers, '80s KF chrome fork with Velo Orange headset, Herrmans dynamo LED lights - headlight has been stuck into old headlight housing. Nashbar trunk bag
- Been with me since May 2016
- Weinmann ZAC30 406mm bmx rims, Joytech 90mm red front hub, 1988 Sturmey-Archer AWC 3-speed coaster brake rear hub painted red with Duplicolor Metalcast, DT Champion stainless spokes, FitBMX 20x1.95" tires, 48-tooth 165mm cranksets from 1966, pedals from 1969.
- New banana seat, sissy bar, fruit hammock, handlebar grips.
- Gear shifter knob machined from 3/4 maple scrap, NOS plastic shifter face.
- Been with me since July 2017
- Nitto Technomic high rise 70mm reach stem, 420mm Randonneur handlebars, Shimano RX100 brake levers, '80s KF chrome fork with Velo Orange headset, Herrmans dynamo LED lights - headlight has been stuck into old headlight housing. Nashbar trunk bag
- Been with me since May 2016
1968 Raleigh Rodeo
Banana Hammock, pictured August 2020
- Weinmann ZAC30 406mm bmx rims, Joytech 90mm red front hub, 1988 Sturmey-Archer AWC 3-speed coaster brake rear hub painted red with Duplicolor Metalcast, DT Champion stainless spokes, FitBMX 20x1.95" tires, 48-tooth 165mm cranksets from 1966, pedals from 1969.
- New banana seat, sissy bar, fruit hammock, handlebar grips.
- Gear shifter knob machined from 3/4 maple scrap, NOS plastic shifter face.
- Been with me since July 2017
1960s Falter Star Rider
Notable Former Vehicles:
Pictured January 2017
West German full size folding bike with the following modifications:
- 26x1-3/8" steel wheels and Sturmey-Archer 3-speed coaster brake rear hub dated 1988
- Continental City Ride tires, 46/20 tooth gear ratio, KMC Z410 nickel plated chain, nylon pedal/Wellgo folding pedal
- Planet Bike Comfort Classic saddle, alloy seat post, 1948 Raleigh handlebars, LED light bulbs
- Been with me since September 2016
- Been with me since September 2016
Notable Former Vehicles:
Pictured March 2015
- 3.0L (181 c.i.) Duratec V6, 24V DOHC, 200 hp @ 5750 rpm, 200 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
- >157k miles, daily driver, engine ran like new when retired
- Michigan car, underside rusted pretty badly
- Repairs by me: Left rear door drunk driver dent (Feb. 2012), both rear brake lines, radiator hose, rear defroster, and many zip ties
- Repairs by me: Left rear door drunk driver dent (Feb. 2012), both rear brake lines, radiator hose, rear defroster, and many zip ties
- Dad bought it new prior to my beginning of pre-school (Aug. 10, 1999), ignition died days before university graduation (Apr. 19, 2017). I remember the day we bought it, learned the basics of car maintenance with it, first car I ever drove, got my driver's license with it. Emotional value >> actual value
- Retired since one thing after another had been going wrong; ironically, none of the things we thought were on their way out (transmission, brake lines, structural integrity of undercarriage) had actually failed yet.
Pictured March 2017
I rode this one fairly often. My any-weather, any-time, ain't-care beater that lived outside.
- Dying bike that I got for free and resurrected with junk parts that ran for a long time. 700c Matrix Vapor rims and 7-speed rear freewheel came on the bike. Only parts original to the frame left were seat post, handlebars(?) and crankset.
- Dying bike that I got for free and resurrected with junk parts that ran for a long time. 700c Matrix Vapor rims and 7-speed rear freewheel came on the bike. Only parts original to the frame left were seat post, handlebars(?) and crankset.
- Planet Bike fenders and rack were free. Rear derailleur "upgraded" to Shimano TX-35, Sunrace friction shifters mounted as "brifters"
- Sunlite replacement fork and headset, '76 Schwinn Varsity stem, Continental Tour Ride 700x32c tires
- Sunlite replacement fork and headset, '76 Schwinn Varsity stem, Continental Tour Ride 700x32c tires
- Rode surprisingly nicely and stood up to city abuse, curbs, dirt jumps, etc. Never left me walking.
- Been with me since September 2014, retired in March 2017 after drivetrain wore out (again) and seat stays started bending. I have kept the frame.
- Low-mileage, fairly well preserved when I bought it
- 1961 3-speed Sturmey-Archer TCW coaster brake, 46/21 gear ratio
- Kool Stop salmon rod brake pads, Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tires, KMC Z410 chain, 1973 Brooks B72 saddle, Steco cargo rack, Paris Packs canvas bags, Gyes leather grips, Sunlite frame pump painted black, bottle generator powering halogen headlight and LED Herrmans rear light with standlight
- Been with me since September 2014, retired in March 2017 after drivetrain wore out (again) and seat stays started bending. I have kept the frame.
- 1977 Takara 10-speed built into a 2-speed retro-direct
- Alloy wheels and brakes from a 1986 KHS Gran Sport
- Using the 52t chain ring up front and two separate freewheels at 16 and 24 teeth
- Pedal forward for high gear, backward for low. I had it the other way initially.
- Been with me since April 2016, parted out December 2017. Parts to be used later.
2004 Ford F-150
Pictured April 2017
- Belonged to a close friend Ian's father since new. He bought a new truck and didn't want to bother posting it up for sale, and also knew that I loved the truck so offered it to me for a very low price. Surprisingly, I got the green light from my parents and we drove it home.
- 5.4-liter V8, 24v SOHC. 300 hp/365 ft-lb. Crew cab, 5.5 ft bed
- Plagued with every problem that the 5.4 3-valve could have, sold to someone who had the time to install the parts I bought
- Plagued with every problem that the 5.4 3-valve could have, sold to someone who had the time to install the parts I bought
- With me from May 2017 to August 2019
Rosalynn, pictured January 2017
- Low-mileage, fairly well preserved when I bought it
- 1961 3-speed Sturmey-Archer TCW coaster brake, 46/21 gear ratio
- Kool Stop salmon rod brake pads, Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tires, KMC Z410 chain, 1973 Brooks B72 saddle, Steco cargo rack, Paris Packs canvas bags, Gyes leather grips, Sunlite frame pump painted black, bottle generator powering halogen headlight and LED Herrmans rear light with standlight
- Been with me July 2015 to January 2020
Snagged one when they were going at a massive discount.
- Sturmey-Archer RS-RK3 3-speed hub, mechanical disc brakes and eccentric bottom bracket
- 700x47c Vredestein tires, cream to match the Superbe. Origin8 Sport Uno-S saddle.
- Copper handlebars replaced with silver Sunlite alloy bars
- Sunlite rear cargo rack
- Rear reflector moved lower, new-style Raleigh badge riveted to rear fender to imitate older Raleighs
I'm not usually a fan of new retro stuff, but they did a great job on the details here.
- Been with me from December 2017 to February 2020
Tange 4130 chromoly steel frame, surprisingly light frame with heavy wheels.
- Fixed gear, 52/20 gear ratio for interchangeability with the 2-speed wheel.
- 700x32c Continental Tour Ride tires, Weinmann DP-18 rims, Planet Bike fenders.
- Profile quill-threadless stem adapter, Dimension 70 mm stem, Pure Fix track handlebars.
- Been with me from October 2017 to February 2020
Pictured December 2019
Snagged one when they were going at a massive discount.
- Sturmey-Archer RS-RK3 3-speed hub, mechanical disc brakes and eccentric bottom bracket
- 700x47c Vredestein tires, cream to match the Superbe. Origin8 Sport Uno-S saddle.
- Copper handlebars replaced with silver Sunlite alloy bars
- Sunlite rear cargo rack
- Rear reflector moved lower, new-style Raleigh badge riveted to rear fender to imitate older Raleighs
I'm not usually a fan of new retro stuff, but they did a great job on the details here.
- Been with me from December 2017 to February 2020
Pictured December 2019
Ideal commuter bike, v2.2. Started with bare Tange chrome-moly mixte frame in near mint condition. Built up as a 3-speed for the first year of ownership, re-rebuilt May 2017
- Weinmann 650b rims,WTB Horizon, Shimano Alfine dynohub, Shimano 9 speed rear hub, DT stainless spokes
- 11-34 tooth 9 speed cassette, Shimano Acera rear derailleur, Shimano Claris 2403 front drailleur, Sugino XD 170mm cranks, 30-46t Sugino+Shimano chainrings, MRP bash guard, Nashbar Double Track pedals, SunRace bar end shifters (right side indexed), Shimano UN55 68x113 mm bottom bracket
- Nitto Technomic 70x180mm stem, Origin8 42 cm handlebars, Tektro RL340 brake levers, Schwinn Approved Weinmann LS2 brake calipers filed for more reach, Kool Stop brake pads, Sturmey-Archer stainless brake cables, Jagwire L3 shifter cables
- Brooks Cambium C17 saddle, Herrmans H-flow headlight and H-track tail light, Planet Bike Eco Rack, 1960s Falter aluminum fenders
I couldn't get the shifting to work out no matter what, and thought the frame was misaligned. Took it to a shop, they were stumped. I began planning another build with the components so I disassembled this bike and saved the frame for a future project. Later, I found out that 9-speed road shifters and mountain derailleurs are not compatible. Silly mistake.
- Weinmann 650b rims,WTB Horizon, Shimano Alfine dynohub, Shimano 9 speed rear hub, DT stainless spokes
- 11-34 tooth 9 speed cassette, Shimano Acera rear derailleur, Shimano Claris 2403 front drailleur, Sugino XD 170mm cranks, 30-46t Sugino+Shimano chainrings, MRP bash guard, Nashbar Double Track pedals, SunRace bar end shifters (right side indexed), Shimano UN55 68x113 mm bottom bracket
- Nitto Technomic 70x180mm stem, Origin8 42 cm handlebars, Tektro RL340 brake levers, Schwinn Approved Weinmann LS2 brake calipers filed for more reach, Kool Stop brake pads, Sturmey-Archer stainless brake cables, Jagwire L3 shifter cables
- Brooks Cambium C17 saddle, Herrmans H-flow headlight and H-track tail light, Planet Bike Eco Rack, 1960s Falter aluminum fenders
I couldn't get the shifting to work out no matter what, and thought the frame was misaligned. Took it to a shop, they were stumped. I began planning another build with the components so I disassembled this bike and saved the frame for a future project. Later, I found out that 9-speed road shifters and mountain derailleurs are not compatible. Silly mistake.
Pictured January 2018
Tange 4130 chromoly steel frame, surprisingly light frame with heavy wheels.
- Fixed gear, 52/20 gear ratio for interchangeability with the 2-speed wheel.
- 700x32c Continental Tour Ride tires, Weinmann DP-18 rims, Planet Bike fenders.
- Profile quill-threadless stem adapter, Dimension 70 mm stem, Pure Fix track handlebars.
- Been with me from October 2017 to February 2020
2werkules, pictured August 2017
Raleigh product, made in England. Initially built for a friend in 2016, then returned to me in a trade.
- Sturmey-Archer S2C 2-speed kickback coaster brake hub, Sheffield 90mm front hub, 46/21 gearing
- Sturmey-Archer S2C 2-speed kickback coaster brake hub, Sheffield 90mm front hub, 46/21 gearing
- Weinmann DP18 700c rims, Continental Ultra Sport 700x25c tires, DT Champion stainless spokes with yellow nipples
- KMC Z410 NP chain, 1970s Brooks vinyl mattress saddle, 1976 Raleigh handlebars and stem
- Been with me April 2017 to April 2020. Rebuilt and passed onto another friend as a 650b commuter bike, 700c wheels moved onto the Dunelt.
- Been with me April 2017 to April 2020. Rebuilt and passed onto another friend as a 650b commuter bike, 700c wheels moved onto the Dunelt.
Something cheap and simple to see if I actually like doing this. The first bike I ever purchased brand new, but repainted with Duplicolor Ford Amazon Green. Also added a Retrospec Wide Urban saddle, VP retro BMX pedals, and swan handlebar grips. With me from November 2016 to August 2019, gave it to my neighbor Kareem because I knew he'd get more use out of it.
Hi Jay,
ReplyDeleteyou seem to be a creative bike tinkerer.
I am wondering if I can hack the Sturmey Archer SLS 30 bar end shifters.
What I already own are Shimano 8 speed downtube shifters.
My plan is to use the Sturmey Archer bar end shifters as a mount for the Shimono downtube shifters.
Am I mistaken, if I assume that they can be swapped out just by using an alley key?
This would be the cheapest way to get bar end shifters for a monstercross built.
Do you think, it can work?
With kind regards,
Jörn
Hi! Sorry for the late reply. I have not tried this hack yet and have not read about anyone who has. Good luck, and let me know what you find!
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