Howdy gang, I was just looking at the goodies that Hilary has on ebay.. wow! If I was a bit shorter, I'd be bidding on that Carlton fixed gear frame. Very sweet! I also noticed the Raleigh wingnuts. Very stylish, with the wings forming the letter "R" for Raleigh! Hilary noted that these are designed for Raleigh fork ends that have a proper recess that provide a positive engagement with the wingnuts. Last year, I came into posession of a NOS Sunshine high/large flange front hub with solid axle. It now resides on my '71 Raleigh International fixed gear bike. I would love to find some wingnuts that would work with this hub (I'd rather not have to carry a wrench for the axle nuts, since I just have a QR in the rear). The axle has an O.D. of 0.3", or 7.45mm, according to my digital calipers... or should I have used my period correct vernier calipers?? ;-) Do any listmembers have a set of suitable wingnuts that they'd be willing to part with? I'd be grateful, and I'd also be able to give my friends another opportunity to say "What the heck is on that bike?"
thanks much, Steve Kurt Peoria, IL (now go check out Hilary's stuff! He's got a beautiful Brooks Swallow for sale too... and wouldn't that look nice on my Raleigh too!)