09-30-2014, 09:02 AM | #1 |
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For Cheesy. A bike I saw at the local airport.
Saw this old Raleigh at the local airport on Saturday during the Fly In.
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09-30-2014, 10:57 AM | #2 |
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I love the long steering neck on those old models.
Cheesy, is that a two-speed hub?
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09-30-2014, 11:16 AM | #3 |
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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.
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09-30-2014, 11:32 AM | #4 |
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Never heard of a rod brake. Does it work like a coaster?
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09-30-2014, 01:26 PM | #5 |
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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.
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09-30-2014, 01:59 PM | #6 |
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This one appears to be used. The tires looked new. I noticed the brakes on it too.
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