1985 Raleigh Competition

[MrW]

Just as I found it, 100% original...

The bar tape had cling film wrapped around it when I first bought it!

The Vredestein Tyres are original and still hold air, albeit they are slightly cracked.

I guess this is probably as close to NOS as you will find one of these...

Frame: Reynolds 531c Competition Set with 'Shot-In' Backstays, Gipemme Forged Ends & Prugnat Lugs.

Fork: Reynolds 531 Taper Gauge Blades, Internally Brazed Sloping Fork Crown, Gipemme Forged Ends, Chrome Finish.

Headset: Tange New Levin
Stem: SR Apex Forged Alloy
Handlebar: SR Custom Engraved Italienne Alloy Bend
Bar Tape: Ambrosio Cushioned Tape

Brake Levers: Weinmann
Brake Calipers: Weinmann 405 QR Recessed Fitting
Brake Pads: Weinmann
Brake Cables: Generic

Shifters: Suntour
Front Derailleur: Suntour Cyclone II
Rear Derailleur: Suntour Cyclone II
Derailleur Cables: Generic
Cassette: Suntour NW6000 Silver 13-14-15-17-19-21T
Chain: Sedisport Black/Silver
Cranks: Sugino GS Long Arm
Chainrings: Sugino Alloy Detachable 52/42T
Bottom Bracket: Tange
Pedals: SR SP12 Platform Alloy

Rims: Weinmann High Strength Narrow Section Eyeletted Alloy
Hubs: Normandy Luxe Competition Small Flange Alloy
Hub Skewers: Spidel
Nipples: Generic
Spokes: Rustless Double Butted
Tyres: 700 X 20C Vredestein Racer High Pressure
Tubes: Generic

Saddle: ISCA 407 Beige
Seatpost: SR Laprade Aero Alloy
Seatpost Binder: Allen Bolt Adjustment

Bottle Cage:
Extras: Frame Fitting Inflator (not fitted), 'Comet' Wheel Reflectors, Wide Angle Rear Reflector (not fitted), Sakae Toeclips with Sturmey Archer Sportif Straps.

Weight: approx 10.4 kilo's (23lb)

 

[Percybigun]

Absolutely gorgeous!

Love the R531 badge with 50years of winning, i hadn't seen one like that.

Its interesting to see the different parts the Competition has throughout the 80's.

 

[MrW]

Many thanks

The R531 decal is in addition to the 531c one on the seat tube.

 

[kirko]

ive just bought the exact same bike!
although not in as beautiful condition

 

[MrW]

The one on eBay? £122?

 

[kirko]

No it was a garage find

 

[Bats]

That's absolutely shocking. I love it.

Be careful with the tyres though. Mine rode okay but fell to bits when I took them off.

 

[MrW]

No it was a garage find

Let's see some pics then please!

 

[snorkleengine]

I ve got one of these. I would say it's nearly as good as yours. Have a look. Cheers.

 

[Spokesmann]

Top class. Best Ive seen.