Recently bought from a forum member, this is the first road bike I have owned since I was about 14!
With the help of another forum member I have identified it as a 1999 Reynolds 853 tubed RSP frameset that most likely belonged to a member of staff, as the 853 shield and also the white label at the bottom of the seat tube were never applied.
I have made a few changes to more or less match the look of the factory produced bikes, but have also added an extra cog on the back cassette, plus matching Tiagra 4700 levers.
I was fortunate with the decals, as I was able to get scans of some originals. My son produced the artwork and Gil_M turned them into reality as well as supplying the 853 shield.
Unfortunately, I can't ride it yet, due to a recent injury to my right shoulder, but I should be good to go in a couple of weeks.
Fork: Raleigh steel curved / Fiandre (Mizuno) CF
Headset: Ritchey Fuzzy Logic ahead.
Stem: Ritchey 1 1/8” 110mm
Handlebar: Modolo
Grips: Specalized black cork.
Brakes: Shimano Tri-Color 600
Brake Levers: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Shifters: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Front Derailleur: Tri-Colour 600
Rear Derailleur: Tri-Color 600
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 10 speed
Chain: Shimano Ultegra 10 speed
Crankset: Tri-Color 600
Pedals: Speedplay Cro-Mo
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ?
Rims: Mavic Open clincher
Hubs: Shimano Tri-Color 600
QRs: Shimano
Tyres: Michelin Pro 4 700c x 23
Saddle: San Marco
Seatpost: Selle San Marco
Seatpost Binder: N/A
I haven't weighed it yet, but it's much lighter than my 23lb Roberts White Spider, so I'd estimate in the region of 17 to 18 lbs.
Before.
After
With the help of another forum member I have identified it as a 1999 Reynolds 853 tubed RSP frameset that most likely belonged to a member of staff, as the 853 shield and also the white label at the bottom of the seat tube were never applied.
I have made a few changes to more or less match the look of the factory produced bikes, but have also added an extra cog on the back cassette, plus matching Tiagra 4700 levers.
I was fortunate with the decals, as I was able to get scans of some originals. My son produced the artwork and Gil_M turned them into reality as well as supplying the 853 shield.
Unfortunately, I can't ride it yet, due to a recent injury to my right shoulder, but I should be good to go in a couple of weeks.
Fork: Raleigh steel curved / Fiandre (Mizuno) CF
Headset: Ritchey Fuzzy Logic ahead.
Stem: Ritchey 1 1/8” 110mm
Handlebar: Modolo
Grips: Specalized black cork.
Brakes: Shimano Tri-Color 600
Brake Levers: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Shifters: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Front Derailleur: Tri-Colour 600
Rear Derailleur: Tri-Color 600
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 10 speed
Chain: Shimano Ultegra 10 speed
Crankset: Tri-Color 600
Pedals: Speedplay Cro-Mo
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ?
Rims: Mavic Open clincher
Hubs: Shimano Tri-Color 600
QRs: Shimano
Tyres: Michelin Pro 4 700c x 23
Saddle: San Marco
Seatpost: Selle San Marco
Seatpost Binder: N/A
I haven't weighed it yet, but it's much lighter than my 23lb Roberts White Spider, so I'd estimate in the region of 17 to 18 lbs.
Before.
After
, it's just a shame you'd boxed it up and stored it away as it's got bags of style and character ...
