Raleigh Gran Tour

[Pharley]

Just about 1 year ago I finished a restore of a Raleigh Gran Tour, my first project. Since then I've been meaning to post here, better later than never I hope. I have been an avid reader of posts on here for a while and have learnt some useful information so thought it the right thing to do.

It's a framset from the '83 catalogue. The bike as I recieved it was in pretty good condition and with an interesting mix of parts (as chosen by the previous and 1st owner) to make a light-weight tourer. Everthing is original except for the sadlle and latterly, new mudguards. I also replaced the perished items as follows hoods, bar tape, tyres, and all cables and bearings.

Frame:Raleigh Gran Tour '84 Reynolds 531

Fork:Raleigh Gran Tour '84 Reynolds 531

Headset:Tange
Stem:SR
Handlebar:
Bar Tape:Fizik

Brake Levers: Weinmann
Brake Calipers: Shimano Tourney
Brake Pads: New cartridge
Brake Cables: Jagwire Gold

Shifters: Simplex Retrofriction
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deer Head
Rear Derailleur: Shiman Golden Arrow
Derailleur Cables: Jagwire
Cassette: Shimano 6 speed
Chain: Unknown
Cranks: Stronglight 170mm
Chainrings: Stronglight 52/46
Bottom Bracket: Stronglight?
Pedals: Campagnolo

Rims: Wolber Modele 58 Super Champion
Hubs: Maillard (large flange)
Hub Skewers: Maillard
Nipples: Unknown
Spokes: Galvanised
Tyres: Schwalbe
Tubes: Unknown

Saddle: Black Leather Turbo (Re-issue)
Seatpost: SR Laprade
Seatpost Binder: Unknown

Bottle Cage: Specialised
Extras: Stainless Mudguards

Weight:13kg

 

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Images from the bike ad

 

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From the first ride after restoration (27th March 2014)

 

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At L'Eroica Britannia

 

[phantom photon]

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Nice looking ride

 

[Jamiedyer]

Thats really lovely and has that classic look about it.
Looks like its ridden and enjoyed as it should be
Thanks for sharing
Jamie

 

[Pharley]

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Thanks for the comments, sure is a lovely bike, certainly right about the classic look, I'm sure it looked old fashioned even when brand new! It's a great all rounder though and perfect to ride any day. I'll add some more pics and info as I get time.

 

[Pharley]

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I'm sure many here are familiar with this but here is the page from the 83 catalogue showing the frameset.

 

[Pharley]

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Some detail images

 

[Spokesmann]

Great looking mount.