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    Raleigh Pursuit

    Can anyone help me with the approximate age of a Raleigh Pursuit frame. I have just been given a full racing bike with 10speed, QR, very early Shimano. Also 27" wheels / tyres I realise you may need an image attaching - that is to follow. I am not sure if to take it on as a project, only require...
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    80's Colnago Master before & after!

    Colhago Master - ride quality Yeah Johnny Ridden several times on club runs with much enjoyment. There's nothing nicer than riding something you have put together yourself. Even the wheels laced and trued by myself (with the help of a bike buider friend). I am finding the close ratio block...
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    80's Colnago Master before & after!

    I appreciate your positive comments guys! THANKS Slight change to the brakes already - Have now fitted some Modolo gold anodised brake shoes. They look less clumsy than the rubber modern blocks. Don't know much about Modolo either - can anyone tell me where made etc. Some quite nice components...
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    80's Colnago Master before & after!

    The finished job Now complete (well almost)! C/w: Campagnolo Aero seat post Side pull calipers rear mech front mech Tipo Hubs laced with Swiss DT spokes and Mavic sprint rims with tubular tyres Suntour down tube levers Charge leather saddle and handlebar tape Cinelli bars and stem...
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    Wheel Truing

    Roundness is do-able I'm afraid you need to return to the local shop and have your wheels made round. The standard should be 0.2 mm true and 0.2 round mm! Thats 0.008" in old money. :o
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    80's Colnago Master before & after!

    frame refinishers I have been making some inquiries and have eventually found out that the company who did the work on my Colnago Master were Autostrada Engineering based in the Midlands
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    80's Colnago Master before & after!

    Equip so far. Mavic chainset - worn out rings (need some replacements 130mm pcd, any offers?) Wheelset: Handmade by me! Campy hubs / mavic rims Shimano calipers and levers - dodgy I know! Suntour gear levers
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    Pinarello Montello - Chrome

    Whoa! Is it an Italian made one?
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    In the shed for 20 years... Peugeot ladies

    Like the wheel reflectors!
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    80's Colnago Master before & after!

    Colnago Master- The result! Abso.lutely awesome! I couldn't believe the standard of finish, take a look
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    80's Colnago Master before & after!

    Colnago - brought back from the dead I had the frame given to me by a Colnago nut! He said to me at a Christmas do, "Do you want a frame?" "What is it?" Was my reply. "A Colnago", said he. "When do I call round?" Said I. Bob, my mate said, "Get yourself round to mine before Christmas and...
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    80's Colnago Master before & after!

    Please have a look at my frame. I will be collecting it from the refinishers tomorrow, this time its blue and a bit less chrome but I'm told it looks stunning.You should be able to visit this site tomorrow for the latest images. I am collecting retro parts for it and intend to run on tubs with...
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    Hi I'm Dave - I'm a new member

    Hi everyone Many thanks for all your replies, and making me feel welcome. Here are some images of the 'fleet' already. The Orbea is ready for shipping home from Switzerland. There's a Cervelo in the way I know! The image in the Garage is taken of the beer stock (some of it), Oh thats's the...
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    Hi I'm Dave - I'm a new member

    Hello everyone. I have recently discovered this site after all my thousands of miles on the road. I am lucky enough to ride with a great group of people and go each Summer on a 'Big' ride (last year Switzerland). as well as every Sunday all year round and Tuesday evenings when the clocks have...
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