Vintage English 3-Speed Bicycles : English 3-Speed Bicycle Tires & Rims

[emforty2]

i never use nominal sizes go for ISO tire size you can NEVER go wrong

ISO 590

there are 7 or eight 26" tires out there by using tire ISO there is never a mistake getting the right tire

get the best Schwalbe

[baltimoreballs]

Great Video, I am a tall man 6'5'' and when I bought my Raleigh about 15 yrs ago it was the last year they sold 3 speeds in the USA. The bikes were Raleigh of America made in China. I could not get a large frame 3 speed , so I took it in a 7 speed model.  My gears have never worked well. They are Suntour brand, the bike is not the same quality as the old Raleighs. Maybe I can find a good English racer in a second hand shop. Being 6'5" what size frame should I get Thanks, Keith?

[savoysouth]

I am enjoying these videos tremendously! I need to pipe up about tire size, because when it comes to 26 x 1 3/8 tires, size matters. English tires must have printed 35-590 on the side. There are at least two different specs for 26 x 1 3/8, and the department store ones are rarely if ever the proper size. I'm looking forward to many more awesome 3-speed videos! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!

[perunatic]

Lovley bike! Thanks for the video. I've just seen a really nice old three speed on ebay. Are three gears viable for a commuter bike? Do these old bikes do the job?

[rosiedobbs]

they do do the job. not good if your commuting steep grades.