British Bicycles of Chicago Discussions (45)

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Free to a good home: OEM '78-era Raleigh Sports 590 tyres Take-off tyres from the oft-discussed McHenry bike I picked up last week. OEM tyres, I presume since everything else on this bike has b… Started by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63	6	Mar 27, 2011 Reply by UffdaDave
McHenry Bike is finished I wish I had taken before pictures and can't find the one that was on the Craigslist ad when I bought it. It was needing quite a bit of he… Started by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63	1	Mar 27, 2011 Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63
Speaking of tires... What makes a tyre like the Schwalbe Delta Cruiser cost 4-5 times as much as the Kenda K35? Seriously, I know that the Schwalbe name is hi… Started by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63	6	Jan 23, 2011 Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63
650A (EA.3) Tyres, Local source? i'm looking for a LBS , preferably N-NW Chicago or NW suburbs, that has a good variety of "better" tyres in this size in stock. Something l… Started by mike w.	5	Jan 19, 2011 Reply by globalguy
What size rear cog for Raleigh Sport in the City? I've finally got my dad's '54 Raleigh Sport running and wow is it over-geared for the flat! I've got the stock 18t cog on the AW 3-speed S… Started by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63	6	Dec 29, 2010 Reply by Alan Lloyd
looking to buy a vintage ladies Dunelt (Raleigh cousin) Hello all,I know these bikes are rare, but if anyone comes across one for sale in your travels, please keep me in mind:I had one once, for… Started by laurenviera	5	Dec 17, 2010 Reply by Bikefreeek
Thinking of putting a Brooks back on the old Raleigh Sports Question is: Which Brooks?I'm torn between the original-equipment B66, a B67 (I tend to like women's saddles even though I'm not one), or… Started by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63	2	Dec 5, 2010 Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63
For sale/wanted to buy So I know many of you have excess junk and I am sure many of us would like to purchase said junk so I figured I would provide a place for i… Started by Doug Haynes	6	Dec 2, 2010 Reply by SlyRed
The Project: Build a Guv'nor Look-Alike for less than £800 OK, for 2011 I want to build a clone of the venerable Pashley Guv'nor for less than 1500 bucks. The three speed Guv'nor goes for about $18… Started by SlyRed	37	Nov 27, 2010 Reply by SlyRed
A Few Words and Pics About the ABCE A hoot. Not to be missed. Started by Mike Bullis 5.5-6.5 miles	2	Sep 23, 2010 Reply by globalguy