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I'll try that before cutting it, thanks! -Sean

Yes please, because right now I'm just guessing as to what I need. Thanks! Sean

So after my front-wheel/Axle issue the bike is back together with the wrong wheel and old tire still on it. We are gonna keep it rideable for now while we look for a replacement wheel that doesn't cost more than the bike did :D The rear wheel went fairly uneventfully, once I aired down the...

I did, but the axle is longer than the forks want to bend..... -Sean

Ok, I've looked at the bike again, and re-read Sheldon Brown's article. I'm convinced this is not the original wheel, and it's oversize for the front fork. Fortunately who ever put this wheel on also replaced the tire, so it's not as bad as the rear was (I've got pictures of that) so the...

What about this kind of rust/pitting? (on the seat stays) Would I be better off just sanding/repainting? Thanks! -Sean

Found this on Sheldon Brown's website: Front Axle Nuts Older Raleighs, those with forged front drop outs, used a special axle nut with a narrow rounded section toward the hub. This rounded section fit through the axle washer, and into a recess of the forged drop out, to provide positive...

I just got my wife one last month, I've got a thread going on it under the General Discussion Forum. They make good riders. -Sean

Hig-res shot of the front wheel: As you can see the axle is larger than the slots in the front fork. I can't really say this is the original wheel or not, it looks to be the same, or very close to the same as the rear but who knows? Thanks! -Sean

Think I found one: http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/bik/2391010302.html -Sean

So, messed around with the bike again, still can't get the front wheel loose. I know how stupid this may sound. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Sean

Tires are here, got the rear one on with minimal drama, the front however is proving to be a big issue. I know this sounds ridiculous. The front axle appears to be larger than the slots in the fork, I know that physically; this is not possible. The front doesn't even have an original tire...

That looks amazing! -Sean

The great thing about this bike, is that nothing seems terribly expensive to replace if I break something. So I'm gonna give it a shot, tires should be here by the end of the week. -Sean

Nervermind, just got a pair of tires for less than $20 shipped from Amazon. I hd a bit of gift card left too, so I paid less than $5.00 total. A pair of gumwalls will be here in a week or so to replace the dry rotted tires. I've swapped tires before on BMX and Mountain bikes, anything I...

Got 4 new brake pads for $1.99 a piece from my local bike shop, so now the bike stops itself! The rear tire is seriously dry-rotted along the sidewall, so that needs to be addressed, and then she'll be ready to ride. They didn't have anything affordable in stock at the LBS, so I'm off to...

Thanks! -Sean

It was finally warm enough in Metro Detroit tonight for me to sit outside for a few hours and work on the bike some more. I went after the front wheel, first with CLR and a blue kitchen Scotchbrite/sponge and then with a microfiber towel and some Brasso which is quickly becoming my favorite...

My sister in law just picked this one up, to use as a rider with her children. Anyone care to guess at it's age, or know of a resource to help us ID it? Thanks! Sean

No problem, I'll find one eventually. I'm already amazed at the parts I've managed to turn up in a week of digging online. -Sean

That's in really good shape, did you restore it? Is that one newer? -Sean

This is the reflector I was referring to, not sure if it's original, but this bike is older than mine. -Sean

Got my Flickr back online, so the pictures will be better now. So far I've cleaned up the brakes, and started on the seat. Before: Anyone know where I can get John Bull No25 pads? These are rock hard. After: And the seat post/seat: As you can see above, this thing is missing it's...

It's about the ride quality and the experience of making something nice again, and I think this will fulfill that nicely. -Sean

Got a rear reflector? From what I Can see online that's the only thing missing, and I'm not entirely sure there even was one on this thing to begin with. Thanks! -Sean

I've mentioned that to her already, and she's thinking about it. It Brooks the best way to go while keeping it looking vintage? Thanks! -Sean

MY wife and I are putting together a fleet for family rides. When talking about what she wanted to ride, aside from $1K+ British bikes, she really liked the older vintage stuff. So after a bit of digging on Craigslist we picked her up a '71 Huffy Sportsman. It's rough, but complete, and...