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[DebW]

How difficult would it be to find a left lock ring to fit that Raleigh? Or would you have to replace everthing?

(I'm still thinking about that frame, wishy-washy Knot... I think it'd fit Trek and I both.)

Edit: whoops, too late! Wheels are sold. Now it's just the frame for $25. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bik/455225570.html I suppose I could offer $15, but the thought of trying to get wheels and everything is a little daunting... (though I could get recycled parts from my LBS)

Hey, DebW, what should I do?

The Raleigh is English, and the English threaded bottom bracket, while one on many versions in the 70s, is now the standard. A lock ring shouldn't be hard to find from a place like Recycled Cycles, but most shops would not carry it separately. You can get one here for $3. It also needs a headset locknut, again not too hard to find. The Weinmann centerpull brakes are quite adequate. Does it take 27" wheels? If so, it needs dedicated wheels and can't interchange with your other bikes. I'd say it's not a bad deal to grab that frame if you can. You don't have to build it up right away. Would you go singlespeed?

[KnottedYet]

Would you go singlespeed?

I would go singlespeed. I like to coast! No fixie for me!

[KnottedYet]

I emailed him offering $15 as-is or $20 if he has the left lockring.

DebW, how could you tell there was no left lockring?

[Trek420]

DebW, how could you tell there was no left lockring?

Because she's a jeenious!!!

[DebW]

I emailed him offering $15 as-is or $20 if he has the left lockring.

DebW, how could you tell there was no left lockring?

Because it wasn't there. He had a closeup picture of the left side of the bb.

[KnottedYet]

125mm rear spacing. I can't find a 125mm rear hub in Harris Cyclery's singlespeed hub list.

Is that going to be a problem? I know nothing about wheels...

Glad you saw the missing lockring! I guess that pic was in the original ad. bummer he sold the wheels already.

Oooh, will I get to buy a Surly Jethro Tool? I like Trek's... BTW Trek, be sure you tighten the nuts on the front wheel (and check the back wheel) again before you ride. They really did loosen up on me.

[DebW]

125mm rear spacing. I can't find a 125mm rear hub in Harris Cyclery's singlespeed hub list.

Is that going to be a problem? I know nothing about wheels...

It's likely 126 mm, which was the spacing for 6 speed freewheels. Easy to adjust the hub width by a few mm by chainging the spacers under the locknut. Or within a couple millimeters, you can just spread the frame by hand as you insert the hub.

[KnottedYet]

Dude selling the Raleigh frame says the left lockring is on the bike.

He'll sell me the frame for $20 without the brakes, $25 with the brakes.

sigh...