Ti Raleigh 40th Anniversary Frame Help - Sorted

[vcballbat]

Brake bridge more ugly tig welding again not 753 tubing
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More than likely it's been tig brazed using a low temperature with a silver filler rod instead of bronze. Using tig rather than an open flame will focus the heat where needed.

 

[Nob]

For me its still unacceptable on a 1500 pound limited edition frame. No care is taken

 

[ferrus]

I’m really sorry to see this Nob. It must be gutting for dedicated collectors and passionate enthusiasts to be exploited like this - especially when many have been lifelong loyal Raleigh customers. Fu*kin outrageous really.
It might still ride nicely though?

 

[legrandefromage]

a long thread about these frames and their 'quality'

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/new-ti-raleigh-753-40th-tdf-anniversary-model.417824/

 

[ferrus]

I remember it well, a seminal thread. (Raleigh w@nkers!)

 

[KermitGKona88]

Just awful, how the mighty have fallen

 

[Woz]

Remember "that" thread too. And then this sad one popped up.

@Nob - ride the living crap out of it; show the same affection in equal measure to what Raleigh put in it.

Move on to other pastures. Boycott the 50th Anniversary one.

 

[Nob]

I’m really sorry to see this Nob. It must be gutting for dedicated collectors and passionate enthusiasts to be exploited like this - especially when many have been lifelong loyal Raleigh customers. Fu*kin outrageous really.
It might still ride nicely though?

I’m just happy I have a proper SBDU frame…. Only unboxed this one last week as been sitting in its box untouched for 3yrs when I pre ordered it so even though I was aware of the issues it’s still disheartening to see the mess they have made close up… this was a purely money making exercise by Raleigh as they can’t be proud of this surely…….anyway it’ll be a commuter if I have enough bits to build it up….but I’ll not be rushing…..

 

[Stormgod]

Spot the odd one out! I love my 40th anniversary, it rides brilliantly. The tig brazing can't be filed down apparently. I'm really happy with it and it's more comfortable than my pros but admittedly not in the same league as a Villata, Losa or De Rosa Primato

 

[Nob]

Spot the odd one out! I love my 40th anniversary, it rides brilliantly. The tig brazing can't be filed down apparently. I'm really happy with it and it's more comfortable than my pros but admittedly not in the same league as a Villata, Losa or De Rosa Primato

It the one in the bottom right hand corner which is the awfully made 40th Anniversary model….