Tales from a workshop

[redrabbitrun]

Hi guys & girls, I've not posted on here much but I've been lurking for a year or so, ever since I found my childhood dream (Cannondale M500) in a mess in a ditch and was looking for info.

I'm now helping out at a bike reclaiming place, fixing mostly BSO's but we do have a few real gems come in. We have some vintage Raleighs, BSAs, Puchs, a couple of trikes, some pre-war stuff. This came in today, it's never going to set the world alight but it's straight, clean and as far as I can tell 100% original. The paint is almost perfect.

We even have a Raleigh Mustang hidden away..


Would anyone be interested in seeing some of the more choice stuff we acquire?

 

[IDB1]

We even have a Raleigh Mustang hidden away..

Probably best to leave it that way judging by recent debates

 

[Dead Rats]

as a keen tarter up of old bikes I would be interested aye!

 

[trickylad]

I'm sooooooooo stupid
What does BSO mean?

 

[coomber]

Bicycle shaped object

I asked once dont worry

 

[IDB1]

I still chuckle at BSO. . . . although, will WDT take over henceforth?? :?

redrabbitrun - let's see some of the nicer offerings you have your mitts on

Actually, any except the Mustang, don't think I could handle it....... the ensuing discussion, that is

 

[mikee]

oooh a topanga ,my first proper mtb after a wds raliegh marauder

i'd like to see the stuff you get in

so 2 votes in favour

 

[brocklanders023]

Yep, I'd like to see what comes in.

 

[MartinYorkshire]

I'd also like to see what comes in, regardless of its original RRP or brand, except Apollo, or Raleigh Activators. Please noooone of those!

 

[redrabbitrun]

Cheers guys. Busy day today as I'm QC'ing the old bikes. Our safety rules are now tighter so quality checking means a fair bit of work for now.

This arrived today, declares itself to be a GT Mongoose, Pedals are GT as is the seat clamp, stickers are all Mongoose. Very light for a BMX and really retro. Proper investigation beckons -

Will take a real camera in on Friday and get some better shots of what is hiding amongst the horrors.