Vintage Raleigh Restoration! Full 1961 Road Bike Rebuild!
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Жыл бұрынIn todays episode we restore this vintage Raleigh. We service the headset, bottom bracket, wheel and hub bearings. We also fully Rebuild the rear wheel along with completely rebuilding the frame and all components...
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@munro12345 Жыл бұрын
Literally one of the most enjoyable 20 minutes I have ever spent on KZfaq!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Wow what a great comment! Thanks very much Munro🧡⚙️
@gurdyalsingh5936 10 ай бұрын
Is this bicycle for sale ?
@stephengibbs4372 7 ай бұрын
You didn’t literally take it right apart … you DID take it right apart . Why is everyone using literally out of context ?
@SayMcGillicuddy Жыл бұрын
much as I like your everyday/knockabout bike videos, the sympathetic restoration of proper vintage classic marques really highlights your craft. Excellent.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
We’d do this stuff everyday if we could it’s super super rewarding⚙️
@yankeepalu8627 11 ай бұрын
It’s a pleasure watching how much technology has changed and how we’ll built vintage bikes were made
@Bikespeeds 11 ай бұрын
We enjoy working on old bikes the most they’re engineered with so much love 🧡
@peterdelmonte9832 8 ай бұрын
I saved a very similar Raleigh to your one a few years ago. I knew the old chap who’d bought it new in 1953. It was barely rideable when I was bequeathed it and I did every ball race and refurbed the rod brakes. The bike shop where is was bought (now run by the founder’s son) replaced spokes and trued the wheels. It also had working dynamo lights. I rode it on sunny days for a couple of years and the most surprising aspect to me was the dawning of the realisation that the frame I’d thought was built just not to break was in fact sophisticated. It did what steel does: it flexed and bump-soaked and was clearly a balanced set of tubes. Eventually I gave it back to the owner’s daughter who’d passed it to me. In my advancing years I’m tempted to save another as you have so beautifully. Your videos are truly inspiring. Thank you.
@Bikespeeds 8 ай бұрын
That’s a great story, good luck with all your bikes 🧡
@kelalamusic9258 Жыл бұрын
No company has the history of bicycle manufacturing that Raleigh has. For me, the name Raleigh is the epitome of bicycles. As a kid, my first bicycle was a Raleigh, and that name was held in high esteem. Watching your restoration brought back wonderful memories for me. I'm so grateful. If only I could go back in time, even for a short period, so I could ride that Raleigh around the neighborhood like I did almost every day. It's sad that Raleigh is not what it used to be. Now they are made in huge factories in Asia that pump out thousands of bikes that lack the quality of the past. They lasted for years and years, just like the one you restored. Today, they may last a few years, then its ready for the junk heap. The logo up front may be the same, but it's not a Raleigh, a real Raleigh anyway.
@tekeeladude Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous restoration! Thanks for the extra effort putting together this video. 👍👍👍
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
This one was an epic job to do and film so it’s always appreciated!🧡⚙️
@stewartsmotorcycles.315 7 күн бұрын
What a cracking job! I was very impressed with your attention to detail. Like greasing the brake sliding pins, and oiling every part of the linkages, and putting Copperslip on the pedal threads. I'm not surprised that you spent nearly a week sorting the old beggar out. I work on motorcycles, and apply the same attention to detail. If it's metal and it moves it need lubrication end of! So gear linkages, brake linkages, stand pivot points, and levers etc all get a drop/squirt/wipe with something. Plus I never fit a fastening or screw dry. It'll have either anti seize, grease or loctite on it, depending on what it is, and where it is. Motorcycles have the added problem of having lots of steel and alloy components that meet. Steel and alloy can literally fuse together thanks to our lovely British weather. Fortunately there are some excellent greases and anti seize products around nowadays that basically stick two fingers up at the weather once they've been applied. All the best.
@Bikespeeds 2 күн бұрын
Enjoy all your work and thank you for the support!🧡
@Goruthar Жыл бұрын
The low kilometer ones that just sit inside somewhere and get tired are the best light restoration candidates. Beautiful, respectful job. Nice work!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Definitely they’re gems 🧡
@Fallington Жыл бұрын
Guys this is phenomenal - bravo. Nothing but respect for a mechanic who can rebuild a Di2 carbon superbike one week and restore a 60yr old piece of history the next. Keep it going!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Kind kind words! Thanks for all the support, we try our best🧡⚙️
@user-mh2rd2ie1g 4 ай бұрын
It is a privilege to watch a master at work.
@Bikespeeds 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment 🧡
@thediddly Жыл бұрын
Who doesn't love a good bike resto and a 17031 rolex in the same video!?
@Stephens8x6Workshop 10 ай бұрын
Great to see a genuine restoration, thank you. Most so called restorations on YT are rebuilds with only the original frame left! This was a joy to watch. Thank you.
@Bikespeeds 10 ай бұрын
We agree with you! Some old charm still left 🧡
@77gmcnut 6 ай бұрын
I like watching these restoration videos. It's nice that some of these vintage bikes are still around and being enjoyed.
@Bikespeeds 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! We just uploaded a new one you might like 🧡
@kevinborovsky3558 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic transformation you are truly a bike whisperer. I just love the old Raleigh’s and can remember when I was a kid Raleigh ruled the bike world. Thanks again for a most enjoyable video.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin! We loved this one also🧡
@shaunbrowne3963 Жыл бұрын
A 100 point restoration!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Shaun🧡
@oooooooooooot125 Жыл бұрын
I have a 68 Humber found it twenty years ago at the dump shop . I plan to restore it one day as its like an old friend with lots of history.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
We did do a humber on the channel! Enjoy your work🧡
@tinniswood2577 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic restoration, sure was some quality built into this bike. Glad you brought it back to life and I bet its a good one to ride to a country pub on a summers day.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
It’s super rewarding to ride a bike you restored yourself that’s for sure 🧡⚙️
@steelisreal4313 8 ай бұрын
@3:43 Wow! That crankset is shiny! Appears to have cleaned up nicely.
@Bikespeeds 8 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! These parts come up amazing 🧡
@reljabosnjak6750 8 ай бұрын
my grandpa bought me this bike. i love it and we also need to fix some stuff and clean it so very cool video
@Bikespeeds 8 ай бұрын
That’s a great story, enjoy it🧡
@brianmcg321 Жыл бұрын
Wow. This one was really awesome.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
This one definitely was mega 😂
@billyminihan901 2 ай бұрын
I've just acquired the same bike from the forties... Cannot wait to get stuck in.. it's already in really good condition 🎉🎉.. great work man.. I'm inspired
@Bikespeeds 2 ай бұрын
Enjoy your time working on it!🧡
@whizler Жыл бұрын
Wow! I do believe this is your most impressive clean/restoration video yet!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert! We’re glad you guys enjoyed this one as much as we did 🧡⚙️
@justinecooper9575 Жыл бұрын
My son found one of these bikes at an estate sale and did an immaculate detail job on it. He replaced the brake pads and a few other parts that were not salvageable. He replaced the unusable saddle with a tan Brooks leather saddle with a matching took kit bag and leather handlebar grips. He is not a bike mechanic so he had a bike shop do the overhaul. It was in the beginning in much better shape, cosmetic-wise, than this one and is absolutely beautiful.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
That’s great, this one was in very bad condition but we did our best to bring it back based on what we had. Thanks Justine 🧡
@KarlosEPM Жыл бұрын
I knew it wasn't just me! Those bottom brackets, when properly adjusted, spin superbly! They are also plenty stiff, with relatively large ball bearings close to the edges of the BB shell. People nowadays just want easy installation and no need for adjustments throughout a component's lifetime. Excellent restoration and video! Thanks for your hard work 🙂
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
They don’t make them hem like the used too!⚙️
@531c Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic restoration. imo, just the right amount of new parts. Well thought out job. Filming, editing all spot on as always. Marvelous. I started a morning paper round in 1973 and the newsagent supplied trade bikes for us kids. They had rod brakes, Sturmey archer 3 speed hub gears, a front hub dynamo and similar or same lights. My dad taught me bike maintenance then and its remained with me. This video brings back fond memories. Thanks once again.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Great story! Me and Simon both had paper rounds and started riding there each morning also⚙️
@johnstrac Жыл бұрын
Just shows what you can do with quality components, excellent work (yet again).
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
We love this older stuff! They don’t make them like they used too⚙️
@denaude7058 Жыл бұрын
I have two of thee exact bikes. They have been sitting in a cupboard for many year. Rusty,dirty and needs major love.
@leonleber7059 Жыл бұрын
Great work on a great bike. These are the kind of bike's I work on daily. Riding a 53 Veeno myself
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Oh wow awesome! We only wish we saw more of them🧡⚙️
@mylesie8078 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant refurbished..kept original. The days of proper quality chrome ..well done guys.👌
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Leslie! We agree the chrome days were great🧡⚙️
@r.davies2702 Жыл бұрын
Proper classic there, proof they just don't make them like they used to. Just look at the character in the chainring, when bike manufacturers took pride what they turned out 👌
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
We really love this era, like you say there so much character⚙️
@Countrystock Жыл бұрын
Best one yet......thank you
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Glad everyone’s enjoying it! Lotta work went into this one so we’re glad you’re all as passionate about it as we are 🧡
@mathias8013 Жыл бұрын
Wow! What a nice surprise this video was! So thankfull you guys put the time and effort into making this possible!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mathias! Simon here actually and the support always keeps me going in the long edits😂⚙️
@todddudgeon2320 Жыл бұрын
Stunning restoration. Congratulations Lee and Simon for all your efforts. Another vintage bike saved!!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd! We appreciate all the support🧡
@Cyclingismywholelife Жыл бұрын
I am in charge of a mechanics club at the school I work at and we have done a few project bikes and it’s so great to see the kids passionate about their work. Hearing you talk about the work you put into these bikes reminds me of that child like aww that we get from watching a transformation that we know we are a part of. Thank you for that.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Great story there! We love to here stories like that, thanks for watching🧡
@gilbertlopez6101 Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos because i see the working man's bikes to repair and refurbish. But you've outdone yourselves with this one. Throughly enjoyed it and learned quite a lot. Thank you and one thing for sure is these bikes were built like a tank.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
This one was absolutely full on! Thanks for watching🧡
@ellipticalsoul Жыл бұрын
Great to see this Raleigh brought back to life, you did a fantastic job with it. My dad used to work in a metal fabricators on the same road as the Raleigh factory in Nottingham and my first 2 bikes as a kid were Raleighs.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Everyone has a good Raleigh story 🧡
@billjackson1534 4 ай бұрын
Great video, I live in California and around 1960 I got a Hercules three speed for Christmas I rode it through high school and of course took the fenders off and put on a set of Maes bend drop bars to make it racier! Great bike.
@Bikespeeds 4 ай бұрын
Awesome!🧡
@askmeaboutmattweiner Жыл бұрын
Great video. You clearly care about keeping vintage machines alive and happy. I wish I could've watched this when it published.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! Glad you enjoyed this one🧡⚙️
@stagesixx Жыл бұрын
I just did a 3 speed british Hercules my neighbor gave me. Worked on it off and on for about 4 months. Little by little I appreciated it more and more as I rode it. By the time I was done, I was marveling at the precision tight feel that it has on the road.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy all your working on it!🧡⚙️
@shaunbrowne3963 Жыл бұрын
?This restoration/rebuild of their Raleigh bicycle is a testament to the designers, and the build quality of the bicycle, as well as the skills of those on the assembly line. Many of those may be long dead, but the result of their ingenuity lives on some 60+ years adterward. Well done!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!🧡⚙️
@scottbrown173 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully done sympathetic restoration. Great choices made by a master craftsman.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott! We appreciate it🧡⚙️
@kathyoneill4011 Жыл бұрын
What a great job! Amazing results! I had a Raleigh bike when I was a kid . Loved it so much that I kept it for many years. Great engineerig
@Seantubegaming Жыл бұрын
52 would be the year, 2 the month and 17 the day so 2nd of February 1952 and the dc is the town/city it was made in.
@grahamhawthorn2320 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant.
@budp9844 8 ай бұрын
Our adult daughter rebuilt my wife's 1971 Raleigh. Such classic lines, and well-made frames. The bike was a 5-speed, originally, and now is a single speed with new: wheels, seat, bars, crank set and brakes. Kept the original bright, neon green metallic paint though!
@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын
Very cool!🧡⚙️
@jamesporter5630 Жыл бұрын
Love it. A birthday-year bike for me. I’m keeping my eyes open for a restorable Raleigh of this era. Great machines.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Awesome! 🧡
@kevy999 Жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@bambangsucahyo820 Жыл бұрын
hello i am from Indonesia.. wow this is really amazing, really like the bike..
@stevebarrett4602 Жыл бұрын
Great Work Lee. My Raleigh (probably older than this one) has a complete back up lighting tube on the frame. The batteries were U2 type and were intended to kick in when you stoped at a junction etc thus powering the lights when you stopped peddling. They never worked very well and usually corroded because the old batteries were left in and over time disintegrated. Hope this helps 🐝💤
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Great to see you Steve! We figured it’d work like that but weren’t sure⚙️
@douglastalbot8031 Жыл бұрын
I am sure these were fitted with Ni-cad rechargeable batteries but could be wrong. 1961 was the year i was born, my grandfather used to ride one of these to work in the Welsh coal mines.
@CEng-ge6sw 2 ай бұрын
Yes, this makes sense to me. A school mate had a superb Raleigh Tourer in the 1950s with, what I thought, was a battery holder; wish I had asked about it but now you've solved it. Yes, the old U2 batteries would be correct, something like a present-day D size battery, it probably held 3 or 4 of them. I can't understand why cycles with dynamo-driven lights were allowed without a battery back-up as the lights go out when the bike stops but I do not remember any other cycle with a battery box other than my mates.
@dougstobaugh376 5 ай бұрын
Nice work this bike turned out extremely well. God-bless.
@Bikespeeds 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching 🧡⚙️
@dougstobaugh376 5 ай бұрын
@Bikespeeds Thanks for your response. I ride a bicycle as my primary transportation unless I need to take a Uber or lift ride because I'm retired and enjoy the exsersise also I have an older bicycle that I need to work on and put back together and I wish I would have kept the original paint on the bicycle but I didn't know any better because I already had taken the bicycle apart a long time ago to restore so it really doesn't matter now I'm just going to paint the bicycle a color that looks good it use to be an green and white bicycle and I believe it's a older Schwinn from the 60s because of the set and lighting and headlamp. God-bless.
@richardchiriboga4424 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video!! Years ago I bought a 1939 Raleigh that had been sitting under a tree for a good twenty years. Rusted up solid. Amazing that with some bronze wool and a good cleaning it came back to life!! They used a lot of chrome and paint on these bikes!!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
They really come back incredibly. We love Chrome! 🧡
@johnfowler4820 Жыл бұрын
My late Father had a very similar Raleigh. His only transport for decades. I have the receipt and the documents for it. Pretty much a bike for life pre seventies Raleigh's were.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Wow what an awesome story there!🧡⚙️
@simonbell6745 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful job & so worthwhile. She’ll go another 50 years now.
@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын
I have being riding this ever since we restored it!🧡
@KrishnaBalakki Жыл бұрын
Didn't find the ' love ' button. A marvelous transformation.
@stephencooper5040 Жыл бұрын
This is fantastic.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thank you Steven🧡
@geraldfitzgibbon7428 Жыл бұрын
My dad had bike like this. But was black frame with gold on the line of each frame joint..and the saddle was the leather type. Great memories. Thank u vmuch
@davidfolland8513 Жыл бұрын
My parents provided me with a Raleigh Rudge Roadster in 1957 at my age 11 for riding 10 miles a day--6 days a week to school through the N Devon lanes. Wonderful machine that never let me down! Sadly traded in at age 17 for a Viking Severn Valley 'racing' bike. Bought by a plumber I learnt later, to carry his tools around Bideford!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
There really is a story like this to every bike, which is why we love them so much⚙️
@shakedydogshake Жыл бұрын
That’s a nice bike! Love Raleighs!
@sneakyjaguar5982 Жыл бұрын
This kind of restoration is what i like. Restoring original parts instead of swapping with new parts.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Us to! Keeps the character🧡
@a.i.l.u.3485 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job, the brakes an interesting design. 👍🚴
@xxrodneyxx Жыл бұрын
Best channel on youtube. A big thank you to you and Simon for all the great content. Cheers from California.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rodney! We appreciate the support! Lee & Simon⚙️🧡
@oldgold1100 Жыл бұрын
I lovely glimpse back in time from Raleigh's Hay Day. Wish I'd kept my grandad's old bike now Thank you for showing us all.👍 John.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching John, glad you enjoyed this one🧡⚙️
@Geezertron Жыл бұрын
Excellent work from yourself and Simon!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much🧡⚙️
@macthedrummer1 6 ай бұрын
Great job.
@46FreddieMercury91 Жыл бұрын
this is quite a poignant video for me. my late dad had one of these in the 70s ( wasn't it called the 'Superbe' ?) i remember how he used to come straight from the factory on a Friday evening riding this bike, all grimy, to pick me and my brother up ,to spend the weekend at his flat. I had many exciting moments sitting crossbar while my dad whizzed us down the roads, the wind in my face. Good old dad, never forgotten. thank you for this video
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Wow what a great story! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching🧡
@heathmurphy3735 Жыл бұрын
Wow!
@0956y Жыл бұрын
Lovely job! You could polish the lights glasses to make them sparkle even more!
@JeffOehlsen Жыл бұрын
Very happy to see these old bikes being brought back to be ridden again. There is a bit of a movement, although not huge, but enough of people who want to ride bikes, but the new bikes are a bit much for us, and we don't go that fast. This will be a dream for someone to cruise around on. Thanks for the video !
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff glad you enjoyed this one!🧡⚙️
@heathmurphy3735 Жыл бұрын
Bike therapy
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!🧡
@chrismiller3644 11 ай бұрын
That's amazing work that you do. Can't wait until you do my old one
@Bikespeeds 11 ай бұрын
Hi Chris, it’s in the pipe line, we’ve had a customers vintage Raleigh come in that we’re going to do first but around a month or two from now we’re planning on filming yours so keep an eye out!🧡⚙️
@elbeardo2644 Жыл бұрын
Such a magnificent piece of engineering and the re-furb/rebuild you did was a joy to see 🙏
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
We agree with you there! We enjoyed every step of this one, even watching the video ourselves lol🧡⚙️
@elbeardo2644 Жыл бұрын
@@Bikespeeds was also amazed at the price you picked it up for, there is a real beauty to old bikes and to know that one has been restored for use is priceless
@shaunbrowne3963 Жыл бұрын
The early 1960s were the high point of Raleigh manufacturing, and this video proves how durable, serviceable, and long-lasting their bicycles were, and are today.. I agree with another poster, a 100 point restoration. Well done!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Built to last! Thanks for watching Shaun🧡
@cafesolo6683 Жыл бұрын
The battery box would have contained 3 or 4 SP2 batteries and there should have been a 3 way switch on the headlamp shell- Battery power for when stationary, dynamo hub power when moving, and off. Batteries used to leak acid when left for too long so the boxes would corrode. Lovely resto job!
@robinrai4973 Жыл бұрын
lovely
@ianthompson6268 Жыл бұрын
Lovely bike. I have a '55 Greyhound that I cherish and gave similar attention.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Enjoy⚙️🧡
@rainerunsinn4808 Жыл бұрын
These bikes were so pretty! Good Job, nice video.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rainer!🧡⚙️
@rabg4774 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@lesliekirk7036 Жыл бұрын
Now that’s a great job buddy 🇬🇧👍
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thank you as always Leslie!🧡⚙️
@Papaciclista Жыл бұрын
This bike ist so elegant, that I muss wear a suit when I ride it, congratulations for the amazing job
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Carlos!🧡⚙️
@Baggellyh Жыл бұрын
truly an amazing video
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie!
@stevewhitfield9913 Жыл бұрын
Amazing restoration, my Raleigh (when I was about 10yrs old) was metallic red with cable brakes & Sturmey Archer gears, dynamo and a chain guard with same metallic finish as the bike with a Raleigh logo along its length and a chrome finish fitted along the top, with a white leather saddle. The spokes used to polish to a shine, which was easy to achieve. So sad when I outgrew the frame size!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Awesome! They were great bikes⚙️
@johncostelloe743 Жыл бұрын
Thank you your video was so enjoyable a pleasure to watch
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, thanks John!🧡🍻⚙️
@n5lul010 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thank you
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thank You!🧡⚙️
@MrOryly Жыл бұрын
Awesome bike
@Joe-lg3xw Жыл бұрын
Now I really want one, spent the last week thinking of vintage bikes and Dutch style bikes and now this. Thanks for all the great videos
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
There’s really something nice about riding one now ⚙️
@gemini8675 Жыл бұрын
This rebuild video deserves more likes, nice bit of detailing done
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gerry, we’d love one of our videos to blow up so hopefully this one could be reached to the masses🧡⚙️
@SeventhTenant Жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm in awe 😍 The state of these components is incredible, after 70 years still banging! This bike is a great addition to any collection, but more important is that it's got a new life and can be ridden just like any other bike. Great job, kudos for the effort you put in!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to drop us a comment🧡⚙️
@W.Edwardovich 11 ай бұрын
Very well done!
@Bikespeeds 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!🧡
@davidburgess741 Жыл бұрын
I had a Robin Hood of the late 60s to early 70s. I remember Raleighs similar in a bicycle shop with rod brakes new but not quite that model. Beautiful restoration. All that chrome and clamped on accessories made rust inevitable. Just an authentic chain for one of these would be hard to find. These provided good service.
@borjagueza677 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!🚴
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Borja!🧡
@senorspiegel Жыл бұрын
Best video yet! Great job
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!🧡⚙️
@veloman59 Жыл бұрын
Superb! 😊
@Jestersson 10 ай бұрын
I’m restoring a 1950’s Dawes and it’s got the front dynamo hub. Both lights work perfectly as does the bike itself. Only problem I had was the toggle chain was seized I couldn’t get the rear wheel off so had to cut it off and buy a new one. Love old bikes they ride so different and special. Great video btw.
@Bikespeeds 10 ай бұрын
Enjoy all your time working on it!🧡
@Jestersson 10 ай бұрын
@@Bikespeeds Thanks and keep up the great videos👍
@Capt_Killingfield 2 ай бұрын
I like your style of restoration. Everything is clean and mechanically sound, yet you don't repaint and rechrome parts. It was used, not abused, and EARNED it's PATINA. Well done, sir. 🍻
@Bikespeeds Ай бұрын
That’s our mindset! Thanks for watching!🧡
@vijaysuralkar2 Жыл бұрын
I'm from India..... Beautiful bicycle working 👌👍
@auringerr1 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!! Thank you for saving a little bit of history.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Raymond!🧡⚙️
@another3997 Жыл бұрын
Great work on that lovely old bike, it came up great and should last for many years to come. I've been wanting one like that for a few years. I live a couple of miles from the site of the huge Raleigh factories in Nottingham. After it was closed, much of it was sold off to Nottingham University, and there's nothing left of Raleigh apart from a few historic road names. The oldest, and once the biggest cycle manufacturer in the world, Raleigh are owned by a Dutch company, and have a small office building and warehouse on a tiny industrial estate. 🙁
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Times change unfortunately but it really was a great era of bikes
@MX5Fanatic Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic restoration of this piece of history. Well done.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Christopher!🧡⚙️
@gvair Жыл бұрын
Excellent Video. I collect and restore British 3 speeds. When new, they were guaranteed for life.
@joshfeehan7300 Жыл бұрын
The way these videos are done is just so perfect. Love this channel.
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh! We love a comment like that🧡⚙️
@guililuize585 Жыл бұрын
It's a lovely grease... A man that loves grease is a true mechanic! ahahah great work!
@Bikespeeds Жыл бұрын
Hahaha yes we love a good grease here 😂⚙️🧡
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