Raleigh Gran Sport build

[GazK]

True. It's a lovely ride, very responsive but not scary. A bugger to push up hills tho...

 

[Nob]

A real Beauty shame about it not being a single gruppo so its a shimagnolo

Argos do some fabulous paint jobs

 

[mrgumby]

Here is my quote from argos fipor the same frame!

"Respray frame and fork one colour pearl £160.00
Fitting and lacquer over charge for decals £25.00
Cost of decals £30.00 (typical average)
531 decals £14.00
Carriage £35.00 (covers collection and delivery if required)

Estimated total Inc vat £244.00

Re chroming forks would add another £160.00

Our average turnaround is 4-5 weeks for this type of work."

 

[GazK]

@Nob - I know, I like being contrary, in my head "looks nice" > "same gruppo". I couldn't have a 100% gruppo anyway since the low stack height on the fork means a DA headset wouldn't fit.

@mrgumby - they're not cheap or quick, but they do a fabulous job. Whether you consider them VFM will depend on your viewpoint. Also, H Lloyd will do you decals at less than half that price which Argos will fit. And I live near Bristol so no postage.

 

[mrgumby]

I would do it if i had the money..

Ive seen their work and its the best

 

[GazK]

Final money shots for this build...

 

[samsbike]

lovely build, what is the sizing on it and what stem did you end up with in the end?

 

[GazK]

Thanks Sam. I think it's a 23" frame, and I ended up with an 80mm Cinelli XA with a weird blank insert instead of the usual "flying C". The brakes you are interested in were on this bike for about 6 months, but they didn't quite fit with the DA drivechain so I've now replaced them with DA 7400 which suit better.

 

[Dale cannon]

What do Argos call this colour? It looks just what I'm after for my Raleigh.

 

[ian.allen2]

Really nice colour. I think i will have to buy another racer to paint, instead of getting one that just needs a polish on the paint work. lol.
Well done.