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Hi there Domestique, No, I have not changed anything as yet on my DHC, as I couldn't really make up my mind as to what exactly to do. (Keep it original, transform it into a SS or what) Pictures of the bike can be posted, but if you wish to take a "tour" at another forum on The Hub, look at "Retro Bicycle Thread" around Page 80 and you'll see some photo's I have posted there. My bike is still very original, and all I have done is to replace the gear cluster at the back (5 or 7 speed, can't remember now) with a single sprocket. In order to get a better gearing (and not really wishing to destroy anything, I have even retained the two chainring set-up in front - I merely brought the smaller sprocket (44T) to the outside in order to get a straight line-up for the chain. Thing is I do have 6 other bikes as well, including a 1954 Raleigh built in Springs, very good original condition with still the original front tyre can you believe it - equipped with a 3 speed Sturmey Archer 1952 model gears. I managed to get Sturmey Archer parts imported from Holland to complete this. Due to me not having a SS, the idea came to me to maybe transform the DHC into this, but my heart breaks if I think that I'll do damage to the bike. Will maybe reconsider. May we meet somewhere or sometime? Will like to see your DHC!!

Hi there. I also have a DHC which hails from 1976 (bought new then!) I have also converted mine to a SS, but needs to complete the job - paint wise etc. What do you recommend - painting the frame or having it powder coated? My bike has the botton sections of the fork in chrome as well as the back sections of the rear stay, and I am worried that by powder coating that may go lost (told you my bike was VERY original!). I even stll have the original bar tape on that (the bike is a metallic blue with the blue matching tape). I am so in two minds whether or not I want to change too much of the original .....

Hi Guys! I have, amongst my other bikes, a 1954 Raleigh bike fitted with a Sturmey Archer gear train manufactured in 1952 (I checked up on the serial numbers). Problem is I changed the rear tyre and tube this weekend, and accidentally broke the chain for the Sturmey Archer leading into the back hub. I am very anxious to replace this item, either with a spare or with something that will work as well ..... any suggestions? PLEASE HELP????

I believe the organisers gave 4,5 million Rand to charity last year. Very good of them! However, as Pensioners, we need to be at the side that accepts, not on the side who should give? I wish to write Greg Till, CSA, Momentum 94.7 and all the other organisers a letter and ask for Pensioner's Discount. I mean, we can't win anymore, we can't compete with the front runners, BUT, we still enjoy our racing, we still keep healthy, etc? Why can I go eat cheaper at Spur/Wimpy, buy with discount at Game, go to the movies with discounted tickets but I cannot get a Pensioner's discount from the Cycle Racing organisers? The sport I love? PLEASE??? This way we will all score - better visibility of people "doing something for the elderly", more riders, more people who can compete, more healthy oldies etc etc etc?

Anybody riding in Mosselbay THIS year? (2011) I am on leave there from 17 - 28 December and would like to team up. Let me know??

See your pm box. Thanks!

Dag se aan julle Mosselbaaiers! Baie goeie nuus om te verneem dat julle groepritte steeds aangaan gedurende Desember. Ons is daar vanaf 17 - 28 Desember, en ek sal beslis wil saamry. Dankie vir die inligting! Ek bring ook my MTB saam, aangesien 'n vriend van my in George my die omgewing wil wys, maar laat weet 'n bietjie omtrent die roetes vir so 'n berg fiets?

To MTB007, Ja, thanks for your company as well! You made us all jealous for the fact that you stayed clean, drinking beer, but we could see the "hungry" look in your eyes. Next year, promise you, you'll join us. Thanks for the laughter, camaraderie, laughter, support, laughter and the rest!! Regards to Carola as well!

Depending on where you stay, I can also recommend Edenglen Cycling - excellent kameraderie, excellent group rides, and ... the biggest Cycling Club in the East!

What I do not understand is - IF this is then a neautral zone, that is great, but why are the timing mats then placed at the START of the race and not at the END of the neutral zone? This is the reason why riders absolutely SEND it from the start. I also did the races at Master Blaster and Crater, and I agree - the speeds are very high, and riders will get hurt.

We don’t all have money to contribute but we can make a stand and a difference by something so simple, so symbolic. With the rate our Rhino’s are poached – we do not have reason to celebrate on spring day. Good idea. Will support this

Right, so the work on my DHC is still progressing. As said previously, with the rear derailleur (will use that until I get a "proper"(?) tensioner for SS) not lining up, new brake cables to be fitted and the BMX chain which had to be lengthened, necessitated me to book the bike in at Cajees, as I cannot afford to spend much more time on this project. Went back to Cajees Cycles, Boksburg, the following day and was met by the following smiling face - JOHN! I can honestly recommend this guy - he knows his stuff!! John managed to find and sort out a new derailleur to line up the chain, he fitted new brake cables and the bike is (almost!) ready to go. I only have to sort out pedals, and then I'll ride! Will keep you updated

Velo ... No, my DHC does NOT have horizontal drop outs, but slanted. I have an older (?) Celini - just bought by the way - of basically the same vintage, with horizontal dropouts, so I don't know why certain brands preferred the one to the other. Maybe Johan can assist here?

Well, as indicated earlier, I am still working on my 1976 DHC bike - bought new for R 175,00 at that stage. Everything still in working order, but although the bike spent some time on my trainer, I have not ridden it much. Got demoted to the store room and eventually I decided to rebuild this into a SS. Had some problems in getting the wheels cleaned - the chrome was badly pitted and dirty and nothing, not Brasso nor Burnishing compound could get anything right. Answer was to either buy new ones or get these re-chromed. But fear not, as steel wool came to the rescue! Here I have to give thanks to John from Cajees Cycles in Boksburg for his help - the wheels look stunning! When last did you see handle bar tape of 36 years old? And, how about these safety brakes? Just to show off the lovely DHC badge ... I have some problems with fitting the chain (BMX - because of the wider free wheel sprocket at the back)as the derailler is in the way and not yet lined up properly. Anybody can advise me where to get any other tensioner for the chain as opposed to a derailler? Brake cables will finish it off for now (still unsure as to whether or not I'd like to get this repainted - where will I get stickers again?) but I want to ride this as soon as possible. Will keep you posted ......

Hey Scotty, Spoke to George myself and asked him about the doctorate - he is a MEDICAL Doctor according to him. Must admit, a little bit of a sad case, as he seems to sleep at the back of his shop? Went accross one morning early and still caught him in sleeping gear. Looking for some tyres and saw the (unmade) bed at the back Shame. But, yes, it is a little treasure shop that one!