Originally Posted by
gugie
That Gran Sport looks pretty sweet! I had a friend that had one, and I was jealous as all get out. Am I correct in saying you replaced at least the rear derailleur? Sun Tour Cyclone?
I rode that Gran Sport for 14 years... definitely a good bike, with the usual Raleigh workmanship of the era.
The bike was purchased from the shop with only the brakes and cranks. The other original parts weren't that great, and I already had most parts in hand (SunTour Cyclone derailleurs, KKT ProAce pedals, wheels built up with Shimano hubs and Super Champion 58 rims, a Brooks Pro saddle, etc.
The Brooks Pro is currently serving on my '74 International and doing fine. The frame, cranks, and most other bits were sold to a friend in the late 80's when I got a custom frame made. The Weyless rollers stayed around much longer... I think it was just a few years ago when I sold them to a fellow in Chicago.
Steve in Peoria