1954 English 3-speed

[DebW]

Here's the 3-speed, together again and fully operational. I had some incentive to finally put the old girl all back together again (need to empty my basement before the mold remediation work next week and figured it was easier to move 1 piece than 20 pieces). I still need to rebuild the rear wheel when I can find a new rim. And had to put the old chain back on because the replacement that Harris gave me was too narrow for the chainring. It took me a couple tries to get the 3-speed adjusted properly. First I had only normal and high, then tightened the cable more and got low also (and the in-between adjustment was a freewheeling forward normal gear). I rode the bike up and down my street this morning checking out the gears. There are occasional clunking sounds coming from the rear hub. Not sure what that means. Anyway, I'm happy. Still have to decide if I want to keep this or let my dd and sil use it for commuting in the city.

[sgtiger]

It's so purdy! Nice job DebW. Thanks for the update and the picture. It's been interesting to follow the restoration.

[mimitabby]

wow! congratulations. It does look nice, but how about a few more photos?
as in closeups?

How interesting that you couldn't find a new chain to fit it!

[HillSlugger]

I'd been wondering about your progress. Congrats on getting it finished and getting a beautiful old bike back on the road.

[KnottedYet]

So lovely! I think you should keep it!

[margo49]

Oh, it's gorgeous!
And I love the dynamo light. Does it have a little red one for the back?

[DebW]

I haven't gotten the dynamo light to work. It does generate current, so the problem may be in the lighting unit circuit (there's an A to D converter there).