Lug and frame identification needed please.

[Midlife]

Looking good Just out of curiosity where in Hull did the chrome? Stepping back 40 plus years it would have been Wenlock Platers but I guess they closed years ago lol

 

[Lackluster]

Looking good Just out of curiosity where in Hull did the chrome? Stepping back 40 plus years it would have been Wenlock Platers but I guess they closed years ago lol

Quality Chrome in Hull. We had difficulties finding a more local chrome platers. Local bike shop has used this company before. Pleased with the result. The Campagnolo dropouts look great.

 

[Midlife]

Thanks

 

[Lackluster]

A mystery no longer!! Back from finishers starting rebuild in the next few weeks.

 

[RabC]

Looking very nice

 

[Peachy!]

Very tidy

 

[Lackluster]

A Mystery No Longer.

Final build as 1978 Raleigh Competition GS.

Another project well worth doing.

Final Specification on finished bike.

Raleigh Competition Gran Sport Components Added
Colour: black
Stem: GB Biba
Brakes: Weinmann 605 side pull calipers
Brake Levers: Weinmann drilled brake levers
Bar Tape: Benotto black drop bar tape
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport
Crankset: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport 3 arm 170mm 52/42t
Headset: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport
Pedals: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport
Toe clips: Christophe Zefal clips and straps
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport
Downtube Shifters: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport
Seatpost: Campagnolo Nuovo Gran Sport 27.2
Saddle: Brooks Professional B17 saddle

Compared to

BIKE MUSEUM
1978 Raleigh Competition G.S.
*Technical specifications from the official 1978 Raleigh catalogue


Colour - Black

Frame Material - Reynolds 531 Butted Tubes, Forks and Stays with Campagnolo Fork Ends

Lugs - Bocama Professional Hand Profiled Lugs

Fork - Reynolds 531 Taper Gauge with Vagner Crown and Campagnolo Ends

Wheel Base – 39-3/8”
Frame Angles - 74 degree Head, 74 degree Seat
Derailleurs - Campagnolo Gran Sport with Down Tube Controls.
Crankset - Campagnolo Gran Sport Cotterless 42/52T - 170mm (Aluminum, 3-arm)

Pedals - Campagnolo Gran Sport with Christophe Toe Straps & Toe Clips

Rear Cluster – Maillard/Atom 14-17-20-25-28T

Chain – Sedis: 1/2" x 3/32"
Handlebars - Raleigh Italienne Alloy

Stem - G.B. Biba Forged Alloy
Brakes - Weinmann 605 Alloy Side Pull with Wheel Guides
Rims - Weinmann 700c Alloy Concave A124 Narrow Section

Hubs - Campagnolo Gran Sport Small Flange Q/R
Saddle - Brooks Professional

Seat Post - Campagnolo Gran Sport (27.2mm)
Cable & Tape - Black Cables with Cloth Handlebar Tape

Extras - Brazed On Rear Gear Stop, Chrome Plated Stays and Fork Blades,
Zefal HP pump with AFA pump clip
Approximate weight – 24 lbs

 

[Peachy!]

Absolutely stunning....

 

[allenh]

I do like that, very pretty indeed.