For Cheesy. A bike I saw at the local airport.

katoranger · 09-30-2014, 09:02 AM

Saw this old Raleigh at the local airport on Saturday during the Fly In.

Weldangrind · 09-30-2014, 10:57 AM

I love the long steering neck on those old models.

Cheesy, is that a two-speed hub?

**cheesy** · 09-30-2014, 11:16 AM

An old Dawn Tourist. COOOOOL! Brooks B72 saddle, rod brakes, 28" wheels, 24" frame and a AW 3 speed hub. Raleigh stopped making them in the 80s but copies are still made in China and India. I had one of the Indian ones. Thanks.

Weldangrind · 09-30-2014, 11:32 AM

Never heard of a rod brake. Does it work like a coaster?

**cheesy** · 09-30-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Never heard of a rod brake. Does it work like a coaster?

Nope. More like a rod operated caliper. You can see the brake on the front wheel of each bike. The rear brake is located under the chain stay. Because of all the pivots and levers in the system, they are not very efficient. You could say that the bike has 'leisurely' stopping power. When the steel rims get wet, you could describe that braking as 'wishful'. With cash and machining ability they can be made stop somewhat better.

Let's just say that, unless I set it up myself, a Dawn Tourist wouldn't be my first choice for a long downhill run with cross traffic. Even less so if it's raining.

katoranger · 09-30-2014, 01:59 PM

This one appears to be used. The tires looked new. I noticed the brakes on it too.

Weldangrind · 10-01-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

Nope. More like a rod operated caliper. You can see the brake on the front wheel of each bike. The rear brake is located under the chain stay. Because of all the pivots and levers in the system, they are not very efficient. You could say that the bike has 'leisurely' stopping power. When the steel rims get wet, you could describe that braking as 'wishful'. With cash and machining ability they can be made stop somewhat better.

Let's just say that, unless I set it up myself, a Dawn Tourist wouldn't be my first choice for a long downhill run with cross traffic. Even less so if it's raining.

Thanks for the explanation. I'll take my coaster brake any day.

09-30-2014, 10:57 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I love the long steering neck on those old models. Cheesy, is that a two-speed hub? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-30-2014, 11:16 AM	#3
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,780	An old Dawn Tourist. COOOOOL! Brooks B72 saddle, rod brakes, 28" wheels, 24" frame and a AW 3 speed hub. Raleigh stopped making them in the 80s but copies are still made in China and India. I had one of the Indian ones. Thanks. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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09-30-2014, 11:32 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Never heard of a rod brake. Does it work like a coaster? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-30-2014, 01:59 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	This one appears to be used. The tires looked new. I noticed the brakes on it too. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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