nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
Yeah, and Specialized too.
1992 Raleigh Apex
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ClassicDodo
Kona Fan
I think it was Marin/Kona/GT and maybe Cannondale originally then Specialized came in and some of the others were dropped, definitely Kona as had to source my next one elsewhere.
Most importantly thought, does Stu still have his Escort Cossie?
Most importantly thought, does Stu still have his Escort Cossie?
nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
He doesn't, but I have all his rallying history at home in boxes, as I run a local rallying memories page on Facebook, and I keep slowly uploading some cracking shots of his cars etc! My mate has the reg he had on his Sapphire Cosworth too! H7 SSF
nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
Evening all
Managed to get a few hours in the garage today and spend some time on the bikes.
I hadnt touched the Apex since collecting, so thought it was time to do a bit, and see what it needs.
Apart from a good clean soon, not much. New tyres are on order, and i have a set of blue grips, to contrast like the Ravine are here already.
Here it is, along with the Ravine, and Peak, both from the 1992 Raleigh Off Road Series range. Just a Summit to find now, in 17"...fingers crossed.
Managed to get a few hours in the garage today and spend some time on the bikes.
I hadnt touched the Apex since collecting, so thought it was time to do a bit, and see what it needs.
Apart from a good clean soon, not much. New tyres are on order, and i have a set of blue grips, to contrast like the Ravine are here already.
Here it is, along with the Ravine, and Peak, both from the 1992 Raleigh Off Road Series range. Just a Summit to find now, in 17"...fingers crossed.
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nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
Got my Saturday planned out now!
The fresh tyres, grips, chain and a few other small upgrades have arrived for the Apex, so I will be busy getting those swapped over after a good deep clean of the bike.
I will probably take it for a short run for some pics too when its done.
The fresh tyres, grips, chain and a few other small upgrades have arrived for the Apex, so I will be busy getting those swapped over after a good deep clean of the bike.
I will probably take it for a short run for some pics too when its done.
nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
Managed to have great day today, titivating with the 1992 Raleigh Apex I bought late last year. I thought it would be the ideal oppertunity to also use some Muc Off that has been sat all winter.
A lovely mild day, which was an absolute bonus, and a head clearer too.
I always knew this would go down a similar route to the 1992 Raleigh Ravine that I fettled last year, so that meant colour coded grips, bolts, and a fresh saddle, as the standard Vetta wasnt amazing.
A bit photo heavy, but you get the idea!
Fresh tyres, tubes tommrow, and then its just a waiting game for the cables, which will be next weekends job.
Enjoy and I appricate the comments!
A lovely mild day, which was an absolute bonus, and a head clearer too.
I always knew this would go down a similar route to the 1992 Raleigh Ravine that I fettled last year, so that meant colour coded grips, bolts, and a fresh saddle, as the standard Vetta wasnt amazing.
A bit photo heavy, but you get the idea!
Fresh tyres, tubes tommrow, and then its just a waiting game for the cables, which will be next weekends job.
Enjoy and I appricate the comments!
nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
A fresh set of decals is also on its merry way from H Lloyd Cycles, so thats another job for next weekend!
Thanks
eric_james
Senior Retro Guru
nice job that's came up very clean!
the wheels were grotty, they've came up a treat too
the wheels were grotty, they've came up a treat too
nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
Well, thats Saturday & Sunday’s bike fettling done!
So thankful I have an understanding girlfriend who encouraged me to spend all weekend in the garage. Maybe she is trying to tell me something! ?
Day 2 on the 1992 Raleigh Apex, was just a finish off from yesterday really with new tyres fitted (Schwalbe Rapid Robs on this one) and a little bit more cleaning up.
So, as a recap, it’s had a deep clean, new Charge saddle, new colour coded blue bottle bolts (because bling, right?!), new blue grips and fresh tyres.
What do we think?
So thankful I have an understanding girlfriend who encouraged me to spend all weekend in the garage. Maybe she is trying to tell me something! ?
Day 2 on the 1992 Raleigh Apex, was just a finish off from yesterday really with new tyres fitted (Schwalbe Rapid Robs on this one) and a little bit more cleaning up.
So, as a recap, it’s had a deep clean, new Charge saddle, new colour coded blue bottle bolts (because bling, right?!), new blue grips and fresh tyres.
What do we think?
nelincsretromtb
Raleigh Fan
A new decal set has now arrived from H Lloyds, and i cant wait to get these fitted!
