1990/91? Raleigh Blueridge 531

[deliquium]

This was donated by 'widomaker' of this parish - what a gift and MUCH appreciated - loads good vibes still coming your way down south

Don't look if easily offended by totally non period rejuvenations :facepalm:

Frame and forks back from the powder coater. Waiting for delivery of a silver rear pannier rack - the black one I got doesn't 'look right' :roll: Then I can finish it off with the rear dynamo (SP front hub operated) lamp and its wiring.

Teaser pic posted

Plenty more sad bloke snaps his bike *HERE*

Thanks again 'widowmaker'

 

[MADB]

That's is looking very nice, very classy indeed, I like what you have done with it.

 

[Ollie]

:shock: Silver frame, Reynolds tubing, Red cables And that Gorgeous Brooks imperial with red lace, god that is one good looking bike .

 

[deliquium]

Thanks MADB and retroyetiguy

I'm well pleased with it - though might change the bars for Velo Orange 'Porteurs' and a Nitto Technomic 130mm stem?

 

[SIMONFREESE]

Very nice build and good to see you have gone your own way with it as the result is excellent.

 

[legrandefromage]

531 decal is wonky

 

[deliquium]

531 decal is wonky

No it's not, honest :roll: It's the camera angle

 

[xxnick1975]

Great job and some lovely parts

Was it easy to find a bottom bracket for that chainset?

I hear you on the bars and stem, I think the current set up makes the bike look a little old manish

The right set up and this baby will be rock star cool

 

[deliquium]

Great job and some lovely parts

Was it easy to find a bottom bracket for that chainset?

I hear you on the bars and stem, I think the current set up makes the bike look a little old manish

The right set up and this baby will be rock star cool

Had the early 90s Campag Centaur chainset since new (have 3 still ) with 2 of their original bottom brackets ✔

I love upturned North Road bars AND I am an old man - but I have VO Porteur bars on 2 other bikes (flipped and correct way up) and think they might suit this better? Certainly got to get rid of the 3TTT stem with its black plastic cap - Nitto 130mm is the way to go methinks.

 

[xxnick1975]

cool, do you know what size the bbt is (124?) and are they ISO?