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A recent barn find, this Raleigh Superbe has very few original miles and is in excellent condition. The Superbe was Raleigh's top of the line bicycle as it had all of the company's added accessories. These bikes are always a challenge to find but to find one in such excellent condition is a...

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You've got quite the talent. These bikes are really nice.

Ted, Point well taken. Many people use the word restore, myself included, when we should use deep service or refurbish. Restoration is exactly what you did on that Schwinn which is absolutely beautiful. I like the old patina and usually just use rubbing compound to bring out the shine. In the...

Thanks so much Ted. You certainly know your 5 speed hubs. This is my first time serving one and I did get it to work. I was fascinated with the inner workings. I enjoyed the history of the brand and look forward to my next project. Have a great day. Kevin

That is one beautiful bike, and a great reference for those of us fixing them up. Thanks for sharing.

Absolutely. I've gotten pretty lucky lately finding bikes to restore. I even found a Batavas, a Dutch 3 Speed in a junkyard in Worcester, Mass that cleaned up well and sold quickly. I bought a Raleigh Malaysia that had been sold there. They are great bikes and I love the history.

Those are cool looking bikes. I remember CCMs from the 70s as hockey skates. Same company?

It's tough to price these. I see old Raleighs on eBay for $500-700 all the time, yet I just bought a 1969 Raleigh Superbe for $80 from a guy in Massachusetts. These old bikes are precious to us but for most people they're just cool old bikes and the people I sell to aren't paying much more than...

Thanks. My Covid hobby. I've been rescuing English 3 speeds and selling them on. Since March I have sold 11.

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Thanks. I love the old Raleighs.

Recently restored 1969 Raleigh Sprite 5 Speed bicycle. Similar to a 3 speed with one lever on the right. The lever on the left adds two more cruising speeds. 5 speed hub was completely disassembled, cleaned, lubricated and adjusted. Bottom bracket and chain were cleaned, re-greased and adjusted...

For Sale: 1950 Raleigh 3 Speed Bicycle. Bike rolls along and all of the cables are free. Didn't test dynamo. Needs some TLC and a new home. $225 local sale only. No shipping. Will deliver free within 25 miles of Cumberland, RI. Kevin

For sale: A 1972 Batavus Voyageur Intercycle from Holland. Batavus made bicycles and mopeds and was one of the biggest companies in Holland. This is a rare bike to see here in the states. The bike uses the Sturmey-Archer 3 speed hub. It's a taller bike that will accommodate a rider up to 5' 11"...

1963 Dunelt 3-Speed bicycle. This bicycle has been refreshed to great working condition. Everything works and it is ready to ride. The frame, fenders and chain guard were removed, compounded and waxed, a brand new Brooks B67 leather saddle was installed, brand new Fenix Cycles 26 x 1 3/8''...

Thanks. Sounds like fun. Those back roads are a blast. I love driving them in my 77 MGB, although I'm not tearing them up like you in that SLK. 40 mph feels like 100.

Good to know, thanks.

I'm curious how much my 1931 Raleigh is worth, I am not going to sell it. Should I bring it along? Thanks.

Has anyone been to the Dudley, CT Bike Swap and Meet in the past? I've never been. What's it like? Thanks, Kevin

Wow. That is one beautiful Stingray. It brings back memories. When I was about 10 I wanted one in the worst way but even back in the 1970s they were $70-$80. My dad brought a used one home one day in pieces and we put it together. I have no idea where he found a bike in a box but soon after I...

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Went to the Brimfield, Massachusetts Antiques Fair for the first time last spring. I was amazed at how much stuff is there. I saw a few bikes from the 40s and 50s selling for over $1,000. Also came across a few English 3 speeds from the 60s. One guy had a Raleigh Sports in tough condition for...

Wow. As Mike Wolf would say, that looks a little sweaty. Love to see pictures when it's done. Here is the 1931 Raleigh. Finished it last night. It was way more work than I thought but I got it back together. Even got the chain guard to fit. Now if only the weather would improve.

I found this 1931 Raleigh in Cape Cod last fall and bought it for $50. Everything is there including the original Terry seat. I've spent the last few months disassembling the bike for a thorough cleaning. It is filthy and must looks to have had a rough life over it's 89 year life. I have several...

Thanks. I have date stamps on my 60s bikes but I didn't know if the stamps went back that far.

New member here. I just bough this Raleigh and was wondering if anyone could give me the time period this bike is from. The seller pulled it out of his family's cellar and knows nothing about it. I have a 1965 and 1969 Raleigh Sports bikes but this one looks like the 30s or 40s. Any...