Raleigh Equipe rebuild

[GunterP]

So this weekend I picked up my wheels from Pedalon (http://www.pedalon.co.uk) They are a great bunch of guys, very knowledgeable and helpful. They trued my wheels for me (much needed) and I picked up a couple more needed items.

I also received a few items in the post. Pedals, water bottle and some self adhesive VHB tape for the front badge.

Mistake 1: Pedals don't fit, as I ordered a set with a 1/2" thread and mine is 9/16". Schoolboy error... I hate imperial threads! I will have to sell them and buy another set. Let me know if you have a mint set of pedals like the ones below for sale!

New VS old:


Shiny badge:


Not sure if this water bottle suits, but can always find something better! The cage is from the 80's though:


Bonus: I found a retro Raleigh racer for my 9 year old son online, going to see it tomorrow. £25, looks in good nick. I will now get him training for Eroica Britannia next year, really can't wait! Is there a Retrobike.co.uk team at all?


Mistake 2: Drove to Basingstoke nut and bolt to buy some new flange nuts, but they were shut! Check google first!

Mistake 3: Chase the powder coaters! They are re-painting my front forks and stem, because they didn't do them properly. Was promised them this weekend, but it will now be next week. Gutted, because everything else is now built and ready to fit the front wheel.

Gunter.

 

[GunterP]

Today I was amazed to find out that I had a retro bike shop within 20 minutes drive from me! Rikki is incredibly clued up on the old bikes and has all the spares in stock that you could wish for!

https://www.facebook.com/Pankhurst-Cycl ... ?ref=br_tf

Worth a visit if you are in the area, they also have a sofa and coffee machine if you need a beverage!

So I bought a new stem and some minor bits for the brakes, the bike is just about done. Just some decals to go, and then it's all done. Tomorrow is the first ride if the weather is sunny!

 

[Muddy paw]

That looks great and i can't wait to see the decals fitted ..

 

[Meejoir]

Re:

Looks great mate. As a fellow Equipe refurbished (!) I'm amazed and astonished you've managed to keep so many original components. Chapeau!

 

[GunterP]

Meejoir, I was lucky that the original bike was in such good nick. Most items just needed a degrease and polish!

First ride today proved awesome. I went out with my lad, so was a bit slow, but the bike feels really good, totally different to the MTB!

Gunter.

 

[Jonny69]

Well, that looks the business! I reckon it deserves an aluminium seat post to match the alloy stem and a more retro saddle if your bum can handle it!

 

[GunterP]

Jonny, I ordered one of these in tan last night...

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/107645/pr ... addle.aspx

Hopefully do the job

 

[RubberLegs]

At that price I just ordered one too!

Thanks for the link,
Simon.

 

[legrandefromage]

Please fit a nice chainset - those ones wobbled and flexed all over the place

Lovely cheap ones here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Miche-Chainse ... Sw~bFWK41A

And how about matching colours?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/fixie-crankse ... SwgQ9VlYgS

ou can fit two rings to these

 

[GunterP]

At that price I just ordered one too!

Thanks for the link,
Simon.

No worries Simon. I was worried I would be told it wasn't retro enough Fingers crossed it will be with me tomorrow. Im now thinking how nice matching tan bar tape would be...

Gunter.