Gratuitous old bike pictures.

[Ted Schefelbein]

Watching it rain with my obligatory second cup of Sunday morning coffee. Not going to be riding anything, anytime soon. So, I’ll just post a picture of one I hope to be on, soon.

1969 Raleigh Sprite. No modifications from “as sold” from Wheel Goods, back in the day, save new Grand Bois tires, and a NOS B66 Champion, a seat design I really like.

Feel free to post a photo of something unique, or, even pedestrian, that was built in England, that you ride around on.

I have at least four or five bikes cluttering up my shop that I ride a few times a week, including my e-bike, an FJ1200, that was rated at 130 horsepower, when new. 

It identifies as an e-bike. It has a battery. So there.

Ted

[Barry Hans]

Here's my offering. '58 Lenton fitted with a wonderful Edward and Ian saddlebag.

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[Ted Schefelbein]

I believe I have seen this bike.

Be still, my covetous heart.

Ted

[Ted Schefelbein]

Another:

Late 1950s locking fork frame, with a full chaincase. Yes, I have two keys for it. The hub is an early 1950s alloy AM medium ratio 3 speed, it was the first rim I ever laced and built. An early AM hub is exceptionally smooth running, better than the small sample of AW hubs I have on hand. The stars must have been aligned because the rattles that typically come with a full chaincase are missing in action. It is very nearly silent. It has a Brooks bag support for the Carradice bag. Weird little quick release front wheel nuts, French, I think. Caliper brakes are a welcome feature.

Ted

[Jon Hanson]

Alright, because I have a fresh picture handy and I'm thrilled to have it, I'll throw out a pic of my new (old) 1974 Raleigh International. This will be somewhat controversial as it is far from original, but it may be the nicest riding bike I've ever owned. 

This one came as a frame only, with dents and missing paint, also missing the fork. The original would've had Campagnolo racing gears, it's now got touring wheels and parts from around the world. It's getting readyfor the Root River trail in August. 

Jon Janson

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[Ted Schefelbein]

I like it. It is easier to buy a parted International frame than a complete International. Mine has been repurposed as well.

Ted

[Ted Schefelbein]

1947 Dawn Tourist. Westwood rims with rod brakes, and full chaincase, bizarre rubber Bates number 7 saddle, Dynohub, with the Bakelite on the wrong side, neglected to the point of being only useful for parts, so that other bikes may exist. Non locking fork.

Anybody need a girls frame?

Ted

[John Sharpe]

Ted and Jon, both of your Internationals look great! I'm thinking that my next project should be one, maybe a 650b conversion.

Ted, what is the rear hub? It looks like there is a shift linkage on the left side. Love the blue paint.

Jon, how wide of of a tire is that? 

Thanks,

John

[Paulos, Richard G]

Perhaps we could have an International Bike Tour. Start in International Falls and ride to Canada and back. Invite all International owners from all nations to join us.

Rick





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Here's my offering. '58 Lenton fitted with a wonderful Edward and Ian saddlebag.[https://groups.google.com/group/gentlemancyclist/attach/195e1e86228/1000003392.jpg?part=0.1&view=1]

On Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:48 AM 'Ted Schefelbein' via Gentleman Cyclist <gentlema...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Watching it rain with my obligatory second cup of Sunday morning coffee. Not going to be riding anything, anytime soon. So, I’ll just post a picture of one I hope to be on, soon.

1969 Raleigh Sprite. No modifications from “as sold” from Wheel Goods, back in the day, save new Grand Bois tires, and a NOS B66 Champion, a seat design I really like.

Feel free to post a photo of something unique, or, even pedestrian, that was built in England, that you ride around on.

I have at least four or five bikes cluttering up my shop that I ride a few times a week, including my e-bike, an FJ1200, that was rated at 130 horsepower, when new.

It identifies as an e-bike. It has a battery. So there.

Ted

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[Ted Schefelbein]

Canada will have to get by without me, and my International. However, anyone else should feel free.

Ted

[Ted Schefelbein]

John,

The International was painted to match my  wife’s little Robin Hood. I painted the rack on my wife’s bike at the same time. The color is an early 1990s Kia color, that is about as close a match that can be done.

Both bikes are 5 speed internal gear Sturmey Archer hubs. Her bike was born that way, mine is a later AW hub that I converted to S5 configuration. The hubs are actually 6 speeds, but, the two middle gears are identical in ratio, which, seems oddly English, to me.

If you chase an International frame (easy, most of them for sale were parted decades ago) I highly recommend 700 wheels. I used the 27” wheels that would have been on my frame, circa 1974, and it caused all sorts of headaches with getting those fenders on the bike. You will gain 1/4” of clearance with 700 wheels. I think the stock International brakes, which, I did get with my frame, would have handled that just fine.

[Ted Schefelbein]

Hoping someone else would put something unique up to share. Guess I’ll throw this one up. 1981, or so, Raleigh DL-1 Roadster. The rear fender lacks the white painted end, as it was no longer required, and there are brackets for reflectors front and back. The hub is an S5, because, hey, I ‘gotta be me. I did run it on a few Lake Pepin Tours, I’m relatively certain I will not attempt that stunt again.

I’m not quite tall enough to properly utilize a 24” frame on 28” wheels, but, I do it anyway.

Like I said, I ‘gotta be me.

Ted

[Warren Young]

Here's a couple of my unusual ones...the first is a 57 Raleigh Canadian converted to a fixed as it never had original wheels. The second is a '58 Raleigh Superbe and yes it's original with drop bars and an SW hub. Also Canadian market. Chrome forks to boot. Finally a very rough '52 Humber Sports. 

[Warren Young]

Obviously the order of pics is messed up.

[Ted Schefelbein]

Cool. Thanks for posting.

Ted

[Jon Hanson]

Alright, here's another of this year's builds. Purist's look away. 

It's a 1978 Raleigh Competition G.S. This has been redone as a townie bike with 650b wheels and Norrth Road bars. Parts include a Dura Ace drive train, with DA hubs, crank and front and rear derailleurs. The rear derailleur is sporting a cage from an Ultegra long cage, the front is a stock Dura Ace triple, and the crank has a Willow triplizer on it. It has Mafac Raid brakes. It rides like you'd think, a very comfortable racing bike. It's still quick, but it handles the streets of Saint Paul pretty well. 

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[Ted Schefelbein]

My bikes are all pretty quick-if someone else is riding them.

Me, not so much.

Nice bike.

Ted

[2whls3spds]

We haven't had any rain here in the Sandhills of NC, in fact we are in Severe Drought. Here are a couple of pictures. The first is a Columbia Commuter III 1961. It was manufactured by Weesp in Holland. It is notable in that some of the tubes are square, including the seat post. It is a separatable, the front end comes off for storage. It has a strange resonance when you ride it. The second picture is my trifecta of green bikes, though I have others. 1972 Superbe, 1971 Twenty and 1968 RSW Compact.

[Jon Hanson]

I was on the road a bit and have just perused this string again. I caught a question from John Sharpe regarding tire width on my International. Those are 38mm 650b tires on Weinmann Zac19 (19mm internal width) rims. They fit beautifully on a 1974 International with no dimpling required. Also, I switched the tires to Panaracer Parimotos. They compare favorably to Rene Herse tires in weight, sidewall suppleness and tread and can be had for about $35 a piece. The tread is thin and they may be more prone to wear and punctures, but when you pump them up to 55psi, it's like flying along on thin air. It's the best riding bike I've ever owned, a lot to do with the tires. I also have TPU tubes that have come down in price. I've found Baent brand at 4 tubes for $30 on ebay. Between the lighter tires and tubes they're about 12 oz lighter each wheel at the perimeter, which is where you really notice weight reduction. 

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[John Sharpe]

Thank you Jon for the tire specs. I hope that someday I'll find an International in good condition that's close to my preferred frame size. I have a XL Crust Lightning Bolt canti which has a 61 ctc seat tube and 61 ctc top tube which is the gold standard for me. I've had the RH 42 and have tried the Parimotos 42 on it and both were great. My plan for the International is to have it as a fixed gear for riding the D&L rail trail which is fine gravel. So 38 or 42 would make for plush riding.

John

[Ted Schefelbein]

Well, I was hoping to see some other bikes, but, I have at least one left in my repertoire.

I think this is a 1968 vintage Raleigh 20, that was seriously modified by a friend I’ll call Bob, ‘cause, that is his name. It has the Richie mountain bike headset installed, newer Sturmey Archer alloy drum brakes installed, 3 speed on the back, front and rear, and alloy Rhyno Tuff rims installed. Those little 30” tires hold 100psi. The trunk is a discontinued Planet Bike moon pod, that holds a 6 pack of tall boys and enough ice to keep them cold. I’m keeping my eye open for a decent B72, but, it isn’t actually a priority. 

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[Bob Beck]

Ted, I had the wheels built by the guy who used to run Hiawatha Cyclery, my arthritic fingers couldn't lace the short fat spokes. I bought the bike from a really tall guy named "Joe" whose wife forced the sale. He got the original bike from Mark S. The stem is from a Chinese folder that I found at the bike store that burned down next to the George Floyd police station. It was a $5 parts bin part. Joe was tall and I have on another bike the telescoping seat post Mark S made and knurled on the basement lathe. Most people who have ridden the bike believe it is just about perfect with the north road bar and old school levers. Regards, Bob

[Ted Schefelbein]

I think about you when I ride it, Bob. Good chance it will be under the butt of one or the other of those cute Chinese chicks that run with my family and I at the ABCE.

I would be wonderful to see you there.

Ted

[Barry Hans]

I've never thrown away as much money on a bike as I did on the Twenty I owned. The only original part was the frame. I also equipped it with a newer Sturmey (single shifter) 5 speed which never kept alignment. I think I was as happy getting rid of that bike as the day I got it. Maybe more.

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[Ted Schefelbein]

Well, for what it is worth, the drum brakes that Bob installed are bulletproof, and work rain, sun or snow. The 3 speed hub is idiot proof. Much weight was shed, but, it still isn’t what one would call light-my son has a carbon fiber Orbea mountain bike that he raced on his high school team with, and that is light. Scary light. I don’t think I will run the 20 down the hill at Bay City, lest my speed get weird and I suffer what is known as a “tank slapper”, more common in motorcycles, but, happens on bicycles run faster than recommended speed. This is typically followed by a “pant soiling event” and, if it really is not your day, a “grand mall” coronary event.

I’m told such can spoil the entire afternoon. But, I digress.

If you can pull it off, it would be great to see you at the ABCE, Bob. I expect I’ll see Barry. Your 20 soldiers on, in good company.

Best,

Ted