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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...

Here’s a little rat I built in 2022

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 👍🏼

Thank you kind sir!

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...

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.

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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 ??? 🤣

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 🤣

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...

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...

I’ve had success using No Nonsense paint stripper from Screwfix. It’s quite weak. Dab it on sparingly and wipe it off when you see signs of the paint breaking down. Don’t let it sit for too long. Several applications like this have worked for me. Then sometimes a wipe over with white spirit when...

Little update… Quick wipe over, looks quite tidy. Removed the worn foam chain stay protector and picked off some grey paint splats from the frame, chainset and wheels. Replacement gear cable outer arrived yesterday, so the perished lever to stop section on the rear cable was fitted. Sprayed...

That’s good to hear, I’m collecting it this evening 😜

Thanks again for your comments, I will ponder some more 🤣 it seems to be a decent enough deal after all.Its local to me so no shipping costs involved. Cheers

Thanks for your replies. This one is up for just over £150, so it’s looking a tad pricey. It’s not mint but not tatty either, somewhere in between. It would clean up well enough but I’m not sure now. Cheers