Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Raleigh fixed gear

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RoyIII
06-27-12, 07:04 PM
1972 Raleigh that I'm going to build with drop bars and tektro levers to the original Weinmann centerpulls. I'd been wanting a 531 frame and fork and one just showed up through family channels.

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seau grateau
06-27-12, 07:18 PM
Nice frame. Don't **** it up.
FakeFuji
06-27-12, 08:18 PM
Looks nice, but I. Really like the stand

RoyIII
07-02-12, 05:42 PM
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn118/RoyIII/DSC_0004-1.jpg
JohnDThompson
07-02-12, 07:42 PM
Remember, that TA crank uses a non-standard 23.0mm x 1.0mm extractor...
RoyIII
07-02-12, 07:50 PM
French thread? I won't pull it until it starts making grinding noises.
Doohickie
07-02-12, 08:15 PM
I know about tipping a Brooks saddle a bit nose up, but seriously, is that comfy?
hairnet
07-02-12, 08:31 PM
I know about tipping a Brooks saddle a bit nose up, but seriously, is that comfy?

yep
http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu132/gavriel_bucket/photo-80-1.jpg
Scrodzilla
07-02-12, 08:42 PM
I know about tipping a Brooks saddle a bit nose up, but seriously, is that comfy?

FWIW - a B17 needs to be tipped up a little more than other models. That would be a little excessive for me but different ifs for different butts.
RoyIII
07-03-12, 08:35 AM
It found its own level - that's my nephew's tip but it's OK.
thenomad
07-03-12, 08:42 AM
Classic bars would look better IMO especially with the original brake, but if it gets ridden then its worth it. Nice lugs
RoyIII
07-03-12, 11:42 AM
I have some cloth bar tape coming and may switch to drop bars. The saddle is a Team Professional
ThermionicScott
07-03-12, 12:00 PM
Definitely a lot of tilt for a Pro. I imagine it'll come back down when you switch to drops.
RoyIII
07-03-12, 05:54 PM
I put the drops on today - much better look. With the Texas wind I ride in the drops some.
RoyIII
07-05-12, 09:49 AM
Here's the bike with drop bars -

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn118/RoyIII/raleighbars.jpg
ddeadserious
07-05-12, 09:56 AM
Really nice conversion.
thenomad
07-05-12, 10:35 AM
There she is, a properly mature look.
ThermionicScott
07-05-12, 10:35 AM
+1. FGs with lugged black frames look really classy and old-school.
3CDesign
07-05-12, 09:50 PM
Heres my conversion. 83 Raleigh Comp G.S. I also love the 531 frames.
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RoyIII
07-06-12, 07:38 AM
Very nice. The color scheme is fine
RoyIII
07-09-12, 01:43 PM
Took the Raleigh out for a ride to the YMCA swimming pool. The frame is longer than my other fixed gear bike. It rides like a cadillac. really nice.
RoyIII
07-10-12, 02:51 PM
Here it is with the track grips and cotton bar tape--

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn118/RoyIII/Raleigh1.jpg
PeDDeR27
07-10-12, 03:06 PM
So much better.
RoyIII
09-06-12, 09:54 AM
Bump --- I turned it into a single speed. I had a 16t White Industries freewheel that I could use - 42x16 = 69 gear inches. I like about a 65, but I can just strain. Made a drop bolt out of two cheap corner braces from Home Depot (took about 1/2 a day to figure it out) and added the rear Weinmann brake and added the right hand tektro lever.