'87 Raliegh Maverick Pro 531 Ilkeston SBDU GVOD
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Just waiting for planets to align, lay lines to cross and magnetic north to shuffle about a bit.
Or, the stem to un-stick and budget to improve.
Or, the stem to un-stick and budget to improve.
bedraggled
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A stiff letter to the Times?
I'd soaked it in oil for weeks and drizzled some more in hence the oil stains on the cardboard
I'd soaked it in oil for weeks and drizzled some more in hence the oil stains on the cardboard
garethrl
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I can't believe I missed this thread at the time! I collected what must be this frame's twin brother just a week after LGF got his.
SB7919 in 531ATT tubing and the same colour scheme though with a bit less patina. As things stand I'm not planning a respray, though that may change after I've cleaned the frame up a bit - and after we see how LGF's comes out.
It came fitted with a Tange headset and Shimano BB and I've got a period correct Japanese lash-up build in mind. I'm still waiting for a suitable Sugino crank, either an AT (because I like the look) or a Super Maxy (as it's a copy of the TA/Stronglight models that so many early British mtbs came with). Beyond that, a mix of Dia Compe, Suntour, Sakae, Shimano and MKS.
I had to put it in temporary storage immediately after collection, so I can't add pics of my own here yet. Here's a link to a few that the previous owner took:
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/lgvcqhcp88c87bc/DZ_RV1oI8B
I'll be following this thread with interest!
Cheers,
Gareth.
SB7919 in 531ATT tubing and the same colour scheme though with a bit less patina. As things stand I'm not planning a respray, though that may change after I've cleaned the frame up a bit - and after we see how LGF's comes out.
It came fitted with a Tange headset and Shimano BB and I've got a period correct Japanese lash-up build in mind. I'm still waiting for a suitable Sugino crank, either an AT (because I like the look) or a Super Maxy (as it's a copy of the TA/Stronglight models that so many early British mtbs came with). Beyond that, a mix of Dia Compe, Suntour, Sakae, Shimano and MKS.
I had to put it in temporary storage immediately after collection, so I can't add pics of my own here yet. Here's a link to a few that the previous owner took:
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/lgvcqhcp88c87bc/DZ_RV1oI8B
I'll be following this thread with interest!
Cheers,
Gareth.
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its with a new owner bedraggled - just didnt get the love or the feel for this project - incidentally and before the knives are out, I sold it at cost inc P&P.
The drive train was very tired (the new owner has the correct Deore r.mech and not the original rusty STX!) and the frame needs a strip and re-spray/ powdercoat. Bedraggled's initial wanted ad and enthusiastic PMs persuaded me that this was the guy to do this bike and not me. Half the time I feel like a custodian rather than the owner.
The drive train was very tired (the new owner has the correct Deore r.mech and not the original rusty STX!) and the frame needs a strip and re-spray/ powdercoat. Bedraggled's initial wanted ad and enthusiastic PMs persuaded me that this was the guy to do this bike and not me. Half the time I feel like a custodian rather than the owner.
bedraggled
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MADB":qrwovu7l said:
I'll post a picture when I get home, it isn't pretty and the stem isn't re-usable.
