1980 Brian Rourke

Lovely frameset. I think it would look fantastic redone in the original scheme with a modern groupset. Maybe even a cheeky bit of carbon chucked in!
 
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So a little update, I did decide to paint the bike myself in the end as transporting the bike was becoming a nightmare, and I'd hate to ship it. So I took it to a local blasters for them to blast it and powdercoat prime it for me. Also, a bit arse about face, but I spread the rear triangle after having it powdercoated, which was a bit silly, but didn't make any difference in the end... that was a scary job tbh! Had to take it out to 170mm before it would spring back to 130-ish. Then I trial fitted a spare wheel I had lying around... happy days!
 

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Paint on! Just got to add the decals before I lacquer it. There is a small dent in the top tube but I didn't want to hide anything, so I've just left that as is. IMG_7379.JPG
 
Lacquer done, Ritchey headset fitted, Shimano 105 BB & chainset installed and the new CES carbon 50mm wheels with GP5000's fitted.
 

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That's a cool colour :cool:. Looks like a Metallic gold with green hues? The BR badges work really well against this colour.

Reminds me of a 70s Raleigh kids bike colour! 😍
 
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