Raleigh gran course/competition 12 (panasonic conversion)

[Marbo]

I have just aquired a 1984 gran course/competition 12 frame set from another member. As it happens the same member I got my gemini ultegra from.

I am planning to swap all the parts over, as the Gemini is just to big and literally becomes a pain to ride after about 40m.

The frame needs a paint job, so the obvious choice is Panasonic. For now it will have an ultegra tricolour groupset.

Now for the question. If in the future I want to fit period componants what groupset should it be?

I have seen so many variations my head is pickled

 

[AndyMart]

Re: Raleigh gran course/competition 12

600ex looks good on those frames. And is period correct.

 

[Maca]

Re: Raleigh gran course/competition 12

Yep 600ex is a good option as mentioned by Andy. Period and rides very well indeed

 

[Marbo]

Re: Raleigh gran course/competition 12

Thanks guys.

So it seems there's no particular set, just period 600 or equivalent.

nice bike btw what tyres are you using?

 

[Marbo]

The white base coat is on the frame. I will pick up a can of white pearl tomorrow, then the blue on Tuesday. Finishing off with a clear coat.

 

[pigman]

Re:

The washing line spray booth
We've all been there
Fun in the wind .... why is the greenhouse blue?

 

[Marbo]

The clothes line works fine, unless your work needs to hold up to close scrutiny. And as much as I would like to have a finish like Maca's I can't justify the cost, as this is going to be an everyday ride.

Also new research shows that tomatoes grow better behind blue tinted glass.

 

[Maca]

The clothes line works fine, unless your work needs to hold up to close scrutiny. And as much as I would like to have a finish like Maca's I can't justify the cost, as this is going to be an everyday ride.

Also new research shows that tomatoes grow better behind blue tinted glass.

I'm using Hi-Lite tyres, was going to say when doing the blue try and get the line as close to where the red stripe is going to start. All the decals I have ever seen show the blue threw the red as they are not backed like the originals.

 

[Marbo]

I'm using Hi-Lite tyres, was going to say when doing the blue try and get the line as close to where the red stripe is going to start. All the decals I have ever seen show the blue threw the red as they are not backed like the originals.

Thanks for the tip. I'll get my decals before I put the clear coat on, in case I need to change anything.

unfortunately I'm going to have to leave it flat white. My washing line booth is not ideal for an even pearl finish.

 

[Muddy paw]

Re: Raleigh gran course/competition 12

Yep 600ex is a good option as mentioned by Andy. Period and rides very well indeed

That's gorgeous mate ..