![]() To install the new cables and housings, you cut the housings to size, which is something that the mechanic figures out when working on the bike. When you buy a brake cable set, you will probably get the inner cables (the metal parts) and the housing (plastic parts - lined with metal inside). That's the plastic part that the cable runs through. It sounds like you might have lost a piece of the casing. It's a British 3-speed bicycle so it should take modern brake cables that you can buy almost anywhere that sells bike parts. If you get a good one in original condition, it'll be a nice rider perfect for getting around town or just becoming an outlaw and escaping reality for awhile. Check yard sales, flea markets, Goodwill stores, eBay, your neighbor's garage/attic! Robin Hood bicycles and head badges from the 1960's aren't all that hard to find or expensive. And, I'm sure other boys, like we did, pretended their bikes were horses and they were Robin's band of merry men. What's interesting to me, is that one 1960's 3-speed was pretty much identical to the next - sturdy all-British-steel construction, Sturmey-Archer 3-speed gearing, stamped-steel sidepull brakes, 26 x 1/38-inch wheels and tires, fenders and a chainguard.īut by naming theirs after the famous bowman from Sherwood Forest, and affixing a wonderful head badge of Robin in his Lincoln green suit with Nottingham Castle in the background, and using Robin Hood-theme decals, Raleigh captured every boy's attention (surely lots of men's too), and made them think that riding a Robin Hood was a lot more fun than pedaling around on a no-name two-wheeler. You can also make out that the 1944 Robin Hood model was likely higher quality and built with different components than the later models imported to the USA that we rode. Click to enlarge it so you can see Robin in his boots and cap, and shouldering his bow and quiver). On the left is a 1944 Robin Hood bicycle ad from my collection. Having a leather quiver also provides you with a convenient way to transport your archery equipment.Ridley Scott's new hit movie, Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe makes me think of other Robin Hoods - The Adventures of Robin Hood TV series and the brilliant 1938 Michael Curtiz movie of the same name with Errol Flynn as Robin, that all we kids watched in the sixties.īut, even more interesting, it makes me think of the " English racer" 3-speed Robin Hood bicycles made by Raleigh, that some of us were lucky enough to ride at the time. The leather tube is designed to keep the fletchings and nocks safe and prevent damage that could cause erratic flight patterns or other problems. Fletchings and nocks must be protected from any potential damage. Leather quivers are designed to keep the point safe and steady until the arrow is ready for use, often with the help of foam or other inserts on the bottom. The leather quiver for your arrows allows you to drop them point-first into the case or tube with the fletching portion on top. How do leather archery quivers benefit your arrows? The base of these quivers includes foam broadhead inserts to keep each one in place until you are ready to draw it by hand. ![]() Fitted broadhead holders feature a more open design that exposes more of the shaft.Leather field options are more compact than side, back, or tube varieties and usually hold fewer arrows than their larger counterparts.Side quivers can be worn on your left or right side rather than your back. ![]() These decorative quivers are functional items for holding your archery equipment while adding a touch that sets them apart from other holders. You can purchase quivers made of leather that are embossed with a variety of intricate designs or patterns.They are available in a variety of colors including black and light or dark brown. These tubes typically include a strap to carry the quiver over your shoulder or support it by your belt. Some leather quivers are simple tube-like constructions.Quivers are available in different lengths, most commonly between 17 and 18 inches in overall length. Familiarize yourself with some of the most commonly used quivers so you can choose the one that fits your needs. Leather quivers to hold arrows for your bow during archery practice come in different styles and sizes. What leather quivers for archery practice are available? Leather quivers are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to suit your needs. These quivers encase the body while leaving the feathered end of the shaft exposed so you can grab an arrow with one hand when you are ready to fire it from the bow. Leather archery quivers provide a way for you to keep several arrows nearby yet out of the way during your bow practice sessions.
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