Thursday, 16 December 2010

Tyres: Raleigh Twenty 20, Shopper, Stowaway, Triumph 20, BSA, etc

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Most Raleigh Twenty bikes had ISO 451 diameter wheels. Despite the 20 name, this is closer to 21" than the common 406 BMX size wheels. ...
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Wednesday, 1 December 2010

Cheap n Easy Windproof, Warm, Cycling Vest (Gilet to the posh)

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We've had a cold spell recently in the UK. I wanted to ride my hybrid bike over the frosty landscape, but the wind was icy - felt like i...

Dahon Wheels but better

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I ride a Dahon folding bike regularly. However, the factory wheels have been problematic. Every few months I break a spoke. I'm no sprin...
Saturday, 30 October 2010

Renovating a Raleigh Twenty Again: Part 1 - "new" machine

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UPDATE Feb 2012:  I've given this vintage   Raleigh Stowaway   folding bike (Raleigh Twenty style) away to a relative for use as a comm...
Tuesday, 3 August 2010

Renovating a Raleigh Twenty: Part 6 - Headset, nylon bush & handlebars

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The infamous nylon headset bushing. (For a general description of the headset and a quick service, see this post ). Instead of a top race, t...
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Monday, 2 August 2010

Raleigh Twenty in a public bike shed

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An unassuming bike, locked up in a shed. She's taking shape now. The only major piece left is to replace the rear steel rim with an allo...
Thursday, 15 July 2010

Renovating a Raleigh Twenty: Part 5 - Chain

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I decided to break the old chain at the half link. Although I'd cleaned and oiled it and it was ok in practice, it was stretched/worn be...