Originally Posted by deaconbam

Now, I am commuting with a Trek 7300 hybrid that is less than a year old. Following surgery on my back, the seat suspension had some serious appeal. However, I have a late 70s Raleigh Record that is near and dear to my heart. It's the bike I used to lose 35 pounds in six weeks on. First, I have substantial tonnage to lose, and would like to catch fire in a bottle again with the Raleigh. Second, those 80 pound tires on the Trek do not warm the cockles of my heart.

What would you do to the Raleigh to upgrade it? I am not rich and I would like to do most of my own work, so please recommend a good source(s) for parts.

Thank you in advance for your sage advice.

deaconbam

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