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  1. Tobias Rodriguez

    Patina. Show some!

    Thanks for your comment and view on patina. I know there are many opinions and a line should be drawn as to whether something is salvageable or a risk with regards to safety. This little rat actually rides really well and is solid. I think most bikes deserve a second chance if they have good...
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    Patina. Show some!

    Here’s a little rat I built in 2022
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    Cadex Value ???

    I forgot to mention that the bike came with a Cateye Astrale computer. I popped a new battery in and it seems to be in good working order, all the sensors are in the correct position and it’s giving readings. I’ll leave it hooked up just for curiosity when I get a ride in 👍🏼
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    Raleigh Record Ace

    Thank you kind sir!
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    rBoTM RBotM March 2025- Spring Classic - What are you Riding this spring!

    Im not expecting any votes but my1982 RRA will be used throughout the spring months. Bought as a complete bike, brought back to spec apart from a nice Campagnolo Record headset that it came with, new Duro tyres, new old stock SA brake cables, new Dia-Compe hoods and a Sugino seat binder. Toe...
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    Raleigh Record Ace

    Thank you! I’m very happy with the RRA, it’s a honest bike, has scars but rides really well. The Holdsworth is beautiful, it was my sisters birthday present last year, she loves it, possible the best present she’s received from me. It gets used, which is great.
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    Raleigh Record Ace

    Got about 30 miles in today. It was tough going, very windy and not ideal for the first ride in 3 months. Met up with my sister who done most of the miles with me. We made a pit stop at Stratford on the way to mums. Oh, by the way, those brake blocks are awful. I will be ordering some new ones...
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    Today's Ride

    Got about 30 miles in today. It was tough going, very windy and not ideal for the first ride in 3 months. Met up with my sister who done most of the miles with me. We made a pit stop at Stratford on the way to mums.
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    Raleigh Record Ace

    Then you. Yes, I’m glad I bought and fitted the mudguards, it just looks right 👍🏼
  10. Tobias Rodriguez

    Raleigh Record Ace

    Cheers, the tyres are … https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196042230087?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=M44gKoLbRxG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=zyZaDZm4T5e&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Nothing special but they fit well and take decent pressure. Most parts are well used but cleaned up...
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    Raleigh Record Ace

    I’ve found the pedals and they are on 😜 No clips yet, that will be another couple of hours of searching the garage for the Sakae clips buried somewhere. I did find some Alfredo Binda straps whilst looking for the pedals, they have been left out so my old man brain can find them again when...
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    Raleigh Record Ace

    Mudguards now fitted, no rubbing either. Two of the rear stays were only just long enough to do the job. There wasn't enough excess for the end caps on those sadly. I’m quite pleased with this one though. Where are those bloody pedals ??? 🤣
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    Raleigh Record Ace

    Thanks. I haven’t forgotten about the lovely gold mudguards either, I need to dig out another pair to use the stays from. For once, I actually know where they are 🤣
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    Raleigh Record Ace

    Very nearly finished the RRA today. Now running the correct Suntour Ultra 6 freewheel and chain. I had some decent brown Dia-Compe blocks so used those, let’s see how they perform. I went with an original saddle, a bar and stem combo with original bar tape and ends. If only I could remember...
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    Cadex Value ???

    Ritchey tyres found and fitted, I ended up using the 700x25 race slicks. Both valves on the tubes were iffy so I used 2 new tubes too. Thank god for the Banana Industries sales 🤣 I adjusted the brakes and fitted some Odyssey Svelte Sport pedals from another bike for now. The Look pedals need...
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