The Grumpy Old Squid

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A 1969 Raleigh Twenty 3-Speed that has been in my family since it was bought new in Brooklyn NY. As it sits here it is stock as I inherited it from my step-father except for a new saddle.

Posted by The Grumpy Old Squid on Jun 9, 2012

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Reply The Grumpy Old Squid

10:47 PM on July 30, 2012

This came with standard 406 steel rims. I changed over to alloy rims but stayed in the 406 size. The S-A 3-speed AW hub is stamped "69 7" and I know the bike was bought in Brooklyn NY between September and December 1969.

Reply wooden shoe biker

10:37 PM on July 30, 2012

Did this come with 451 size rims. I have a 69 non folder with 451 and the rear has a factory mis installed hop to it. A flat spot which is of course annoying. Not sure if Nottingham did it or a curb. Same bronze green color, one of my favorites.

Reply The Grumpy Old Squid

10:42 PM on July 11, 2012

I am doing some major modifications on it right now.
I am building new wheels using machined aluminum rims, a SA drum brake hub in front and a SA 8 speed internally geared hub in the rear.
The handlebars are a one piece configuration so if I do anything there I have to replace the stem and bars both.

Reply The Grumpy Old Squid

10:36 PM on July 11, 2012

Yes the handlebars and the seat post are at full extension.
I have long legs and I like riding more upright.
I am considering a new/longer seat post (400 mm) but don't know what to do about the handle bars.
The SA hub is stamped 7 69 so I am assuming (uh oh) it is a 1969 build.
My step father bought it new late that year and it is my sole inheritance from him.

Reply wooden shoe biker

10:07 PM on July 11, 2012

Looks like full extension of the bars. Do you ride this high.? Is this a 69 ?

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