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    Restoring front hub finish

    Here is the front hub http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac72 ... ce6e09.jpg http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac72 ... 6eb8b6.jpg
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    Restoring front hub finish

    I will try to get decent pictures later tonight. The hub and other parts are made of steel.
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    Restoring front hub finish

    I am looking for advice on restoring shine to the front hub (and other parts) of a 68 Raleigh Hercules. The front hub, headset, and spokes are a completely flat grey. Not even a hint of shine. At first I thought it was just a really heavy coating of dirt and dust, but this does not seem to be...
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    Rod brake, center or side pull?

    Kool Stop makes pads for rod brakes. I wonder if that would help the stopping power much?
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    Rod brake, center or side pull?

    It is mostly the rod brake levers that I am in love with. I have seen that there are rod drum brakes, but I don't know what parts to look for to set something like that up. The kits online are all for stirrup brakes. I would prefer rod drum brakes if I could get them, though I probably won't be...
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    Rod brake, center or side pull?

    Hi, I recently purchased a 71 Raleigh sports frame. I thought it would be fun to build it into something that looks like it was from the late 30's or early 40's. I would love to add rod brakes to this build. I have been told that it is possible to equip rod brakes to a frame originally deigned...
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    SIC riser handlebar or something like it

    Looking for the elusive SIC Chase or LL handlebar. 2" rise, 12 degrees backsweep, 31.8mm clamp. Alternatively, any handlebar with essentially the same specs, a matte black finish, and very minimal white or grey logos.
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    Shimano XT RD-737 or 739 mid cage

    Looking to buy a mid cage 737 or 739 Shimano XT rear derailleur. PM if you have one.
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