my new project - 1988 Raleigh Quadra

[Jonny69]

I have bought pair of wheels, not grey rims but they look correct and the correct rear axle width.

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I’m 90% certain that’s got a Uniglide cassette on it because I can see the ends of the splines on the freehub. If you don’t have shifters already, any friction shifter will work, or an Exage 6-speed indexed shifter will work if you use a Shimano SIS compatible rear derailleur. Basically any Shimano road derailleur from about mid 90s up to 10-speed 105 5700 series will index correctly

 

[LondonClassic]

I’m 90% certain that’s got a Uniglide cassette on it because I can see the ends of the splines on the freehub.

Crucial question is does it have the threaded inner body of the freehub to take a Hyperglide cassette? Late 80s there were lots of Shimano freehubs that took Uniglide or Hyperglide. Every 6400 rear hub I come across seems to have these.

Seems like time for this:

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Thread 'Uniglide/Hyperglide Questions'

Jul 18, 2017

Hi All,

Sorry to question a topic that seems to have been talked about a lot, but I'm still not clear and have been thrown even more questions by a LBS.

I currently have full 1050 1st gen 105 group set with 6x2 SIS and all pretty worn out from commuting. It's time to refresh things. However, inspection shows that the cassette from 1987 is a uniglide cassette, and these don't seem to be easily available...

It seems that I can fit a hyperglide free hub body and gain improved shifting performance from hyperglide sprockets and more readily available cassettes, but I have a load of...

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[Reiver]

the Quadra project continues.
The complete wheels have arrived and I an very happy with them.
Silver rims - mm no really bothered.
Vee rubber tyres - although not top draw look new and inner tubes holding air.
Spokes look brand new!
105 hub on the front wheel and an Exage on the rear.
Rims run true.

 

[Reiver]

A question about the rear cassette to the knowledge base.
Is there a locking ring missing?
Only a six speed for now - should be able to get up and running with this?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

No, the smallest sprocket is the lock ring on UG.

 

[Reiver]

Thank you for the info, looking back in the posts this will be the correct Uniglide cassette.

 

[Reiver]

More parts I have added.
Cinelli bars and stem not OE but an homage to what I used back in the day - and I like them!
105 pedals need an overhaul and a new plastic front clip.
Shame the Biospace cranks have some corrosion, chain wheels look minty,

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

You could try some Autosol on the cranks, it won't remove it but will usually improve it. Looking good.

 

[Henne]

You could try some Autosol on the cranks, it won't remove it but will usually improve it. Looking

If using Autosol, don't rub it on the logos, otherwise it will take them off. Put a bit of tape on the logos to protect just in case you accidentally get it on them. I know this from past experience.

 

[LondonClassic]

There is also Belgom ALU which leaves a bit of a microscopic waxy deposit behind - meaning you're not chained to a polishing ritual forever. Using Autosol and Belgom neat and not resorting to 2000 grit paper and polishing wheels is fine for taking out blemishes like this. It bugs me the amount of pillocks on youtube who polish cranksets to a mirror finish and think this makes them Dirk Diggler. Old frame and components with patina and then this chainset you need shades for that needs its own cleaning schedule, forever.