Looks absolutely magical mateSo, after a repaint of the bars (baked in the oven at home ) the Campagnolo brake levers and shifters were ready to install.
The brakes as usual were a joy to set up. The feel and spring of them are very positive. These weren't NOS this time like Endeavour #1 but look great...especially in the light grey.
The shifters were slightly more problematic due to their reverse set-up but my main problem was the cable ferrules supplied in a jagwire set wouldn't seat in the barrel adjusters.....I needed stepped ones for this to work. The shimano cable stop into the shifter wasn't great either so I ordered some Campagnolo specific ones.
The final problem was the rear mech is missing it's barrel adjuster.
Altogether, the gear shifts now work but some tweaking needed. I've got a feeling the shifters are 7spd specific....but my rear cassette is an 8spd Centaur one.
Here's where I'm at now...
The wet weather meant I could photograph both Endeavours together....that's to come.
The colour coded stem works well, but I also have the flexstem(s) I'd like to give a go.
The yellow toestraps were an experiment to match the yellow part of the decals.....unsure as yet whether they are staying, but overall pleased with how this resto has turned out.
Better pics and build spec to follow.
In the meantime.....
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Cheers.
boy"O"boy
Cheers Dave.Well done,that is absolutely gorgeous,both of your Endeavours are
Wish my Mission was in that condition but then again I wouldn't have taken it to Center parcs if it was mint.
Looks absolutely magical mate
Really really beautifully done - and I must say the stem looks so nice
I also noticed the Tin Tin posters and are they a collection of matchbox cars? Love it
Looks like I'm a bit late to the party, BUT, I still have my original Endeavour bought new in 92/93 for a discounted price of £750 from the Raleigh shop on the Fountain Roundabout, Chester - sadly gone now. Full Campag spec with Thor rims. I did swap out the twist shifters for Thumb shifters after a crash when I couldn't change gears to get home with a knackered wrist. Swapped out the original bars for a wider zoom setup and took off the Girvin flexstem - but think I have both hanging around somewhere - might just have to replace them and get it back to original - less the twist grips. Currently running on Avocet Cross tyres (not sure there is even such a thing anymore). You've inspired me boy"O" I was seriously considering getting a new bike - but why would I do that when I have such a beautiful retro-machine already!Just noticed you've edited this Ibbz!!
It's great to see another Endeavour has finally surfaced! Anyone else got one out there that is so far unknown/ unseen?
With KondratievsBike's blessing, here's the pics from his F/S added here for prosperity.
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Also….with it's Odyssey sibling.
Cheers all.
Enjoy
boy"O"boy
Welcome Sav.Looks like I'm a bit late to the party, BUT, I still have my original Endeavour bought new in 92/93 for a discounted price of £750 from the Raleigh shop on the Fountain Roundabout, Chester - sadly gone now. Full Campag spec with Thor rims. I did swap out the twist shifters for Thumb shifters after a crash when I couldn't change gears to get home with a knackered wrist. Swapped out the original bars for a wider zoom setup and took off the Girvin flexstem - but think I have both hanging around somewhere - might just have to replace them and get it back to original - less the twist grips. Currently running on Avocet Cross tyres (not sure there is even such a thing anymore). You've inspired me boy"O" I was seriously considering getting a new bike - but why would I do that when I have such a beautiful retro-machine already!