Well... it is about time I showed off some better pictures.

It was a few years ago that my friend, in gratitude for giving him a nearly mint Trek 720, brought me this raggedy old Raleigh Sports that had been gathering dust in his shed.

I snapped a few pictures that night... the bike had it's original EA1 wheels and someone had already converted it into a drop bar bike.







It sat in my shop for a few years and about a month ago I managed to free the frozen stem after many hours of work, a lot of chemicals, and a few choice words.

After that things got a lot easier and I decided to try fitting the bike with 700c wheels since EA1's are obsolete and it is very difficult to get decent tyres... I know this because my 1955 Raleigh Lenton is fitted out this way.

So I have been posting teasers for a few weeks and today we had our inaugural ride and it was fabulous... the bike was smooth, comfortable, handles like a dream, and the only noise came form the kickstand as it bounced up and down a little.

I rode at least 40 km...

Here's a few after shots...

That Lycette saddle looks even better in the sun and the fire was a welcome as it was a little crisp when I was riding through the valley... the bike handles wonderfully in the hard pack and the ride is amazing.





New bars, brakes, and tape...she will be a working bike and not a garage queen.



And you thought brifters were new ?



And what is an English bike without a pub in the background ?



Money shots to follow...