Today's Score - A Classic Rudge

[bthoff]

This might be the angle you wanted. @juvela

if convenient, could you sometime post a closeup of the fork crown cap

 

[bthoff]

Crank arms measure to 170mm.

 

[bthoff]

dynamo does not show in photos, be it present

Both lights were wired to the Dynohub up front.

 

[bthoff]

 

[juvela]

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thanks so much for these responses and the excellent images

yes, it was the "thimble" was curious about; did not recall seeing this pattern previously

in the image of the complete cycle it appeared there might be markings there; in the event it is plain

dynohub: Homer Simpson dopeslap warranted here


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[The Spokemaster]

Wheels 32 spokes front ....40 spokes rear = typical English build

VERY USEFUL INFORMATION....
FRONT HUB ....When installing Phillips or Raleigh hubs with fixed cones that fit against a shoulder on the axle, be sure that the fixed cone is on the right ( bicycle drive side ) and the adjusting cone with flats is on the left ( bicycle non-drive side )....very useful information to avoid damage to hub bearings when installing front wheel on "3-speed English racers"....these hubs are quite common on these bicycles and this type of hub actually has a RIGHT and a LEFT side

Can't hold a 'grudge' against a Rudge !

 

[jimbo53]

Beautiful bike!! I had to make an 8 hr round trip drive to get my 65 Rudge and it was worth every mile.

 

[bthoff]

Wheels 32 spokes front ....40 spokes rear = typical English build

VERY USEFUL INFORMATION....
FRONT HUB ....When installing Phillips or Raleigh hubs with fixed cones that fit against a shoulder on the axle, be sure that the fixed cone is on the right ( bicycle drive side ) and the adjusting cone with flats is on the left ( bicycle non-drive side )....very useful information to avoid damage to hub bearings when installing front wheel on "3-speed English racers"....these hubs are quite common on these bicycles and this type of hub actually has a RIGHT and a LEFT side

Can't hold a 'grudge' against a Rudge !

Thank you for the front hub reminder. I've done a few Raleigh-made bikes since taking up the hobby and that part confused me to no end on the first couple! Did you see my thread on the Pride Ride? My most dramatic before/after.

 

[slowride]

Oh man that pride ride is awesome, I love it! Even the reflectors and the chain got the treatment!

 

[bthoff]

Reassembly has begun.