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#5276
My 84 Gitane Pro grail bike....
It's getting there...... just cables, brake levers, bar tape, chain and spokes.....
Just have to push myself to finally calculate spoke legnths and order the DT SS butted spokes for this baby and I'm in the home stretch!
It's getting there...... just cables, brake levers, bar tape, chain and spokes.....
Just have to push myself to finally calculate spoke legnths and order the DT SS butted spokes for this baby and I'm in the home stretch!
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1981 Raleigh Record Ace
This has to be one of my slower builds but I'm hoping to get this done over the Labor Day weekend. This version of the Raleigh Record Ace (and there were at least 5 different versions) was only sold in the UK in the 80s. Mine is worksop built from 1981. It has the sticker from the British bike shop that originally sold it (Wally Woods in Bury St. Edmunds). The bike is full Reynolds 531 with suntour drop outs. It is a classic British randonneur style bike as it was originally kitted out with 27 x 1 and 1/4 tires and fenders (or mudguards if you prefer). The wheels, brakes, and headset are original to the bike. The derailleurs came on the bike. The suntour cyclone derailleurs with downtube ratcheting shifters are a nice upgrade from the campy gran sport derailleurs that came originally on the bike. I replaced the bar and stem with good Nitto stuff that fits me better. I'm running a Brooks B17 narrow saddle because this bike will need a carradice bag eventually. I replaced the swaged SR crank which came stock on the bike with a Shimano 600 triple. I particularly like the nice decals on the frame. It only came in the one color which Raleigh called "ice green" but it is closer to a very light brown I think.
Original bike shop sticker
Original bike shop sticker
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So the rest of the build should be ready in 5...4...3...2.........
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
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2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport
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Redoing a Series 5 PDG Paramount for my Son-in-law, and a last year Traveler for a friend.
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92 Series 5 Paramount
90s Schwinn Traveler
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92 Series 5 Paramount
90s Schwinn Traveler
#5280
Black Dura Ace hubs are now built up on black and polished Ukai rims, DT Swiss 4 cross on the rear and 3 cross on the front. now just what should I hang them on.
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Skipping the polish and wax step on my new GR for a test ride. Then…
77 Grand Record
77 Grand Record
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Yesterday I installed new cables and housing for the brakes on this as well as the new levers. Then wrapped the bars. Maiden voyage in this configuration will happen this morning. Also swapped in some different wheels and tires and may try others over the week.
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Ok, I'll join the postings of Grand Record. Here is the build of a former frame of mine. A.S. bought this from me and built up for a family member. At some time before me the bb was cut to Italian thread, it now has a Velo Orange bb, 650b, full fenders, a BMX brake on the rear.
A.S. is a forum member but I don't know his handle.
A.S. is a forum member but I don't know his handle.
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Ok, I'll join the postings of Grand Record. Here is the build of a former frame of mine. A.S. bought this from me and built up for a family member. At some time before me the bb was cut to Italian thread, it now has a Velo Orange bb, 650b, full fenders, a BMX brake on the rear.
A.S. is a forum member but I don't know his handle.
A.S. is a forum member but I don't know his handle.
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It’s less what I have been wrenching on than what I am wrenching with.
Can’t wait to put these tools to use.
Can’t wait to put these tools to use.
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#5291
I didn't quite understand what I had to do after watching Park tool's wheelbuilding video from youtube.
After a new attempt I managed to make one rim with Sheldon Brown's instructions.
After a new attempt I managed to make one rim with Sheldon Brown's instructions.
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Fuji Newest
I've been working and riding my 70s Fuji Newest. It needed new tires (Soma Shikoro 700 x 33c which run narrow) and I had to replace one of the derailleur cables. One of these days I'll get around to replacing the downtube sticker. The bike rides great.
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I'm not quite sure why you cut the spokes. Even if they are not new, unless they're bent, they can be safely re-used. If not with the same hub and rim, then possibly with another. Congratulations on the build though
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Thats nice, but we could use a few more pictures......As Dorthy would say......
"Oh My!"
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"Oh My!"
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The way he described it sounded, just less than perfect, good that it has, but meh in performance. He'll do better. The BMX brake was first thing he found with proper reach. I think he was drained finding out the bb threads were Italian. He had a little more bb thread issue. The Italian threads needed to be cut farther deep. The VO bb threading was longer.
He builds a nice bike.
He builds a nice bike.
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The way he described it sounded, just less than perfect, good that it has, but meh in performance. He'll do better. The BMX brake was first thing he found with proper reach. I think he was drained finding out the bb threads were Italian. He had a little more bb thread issue. The Italian threads needed to be cut farther deep. The VO bb threading was longer.
He builds a nice bike.
He builds a nice bike.
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#5299
Nipple would not turn with a screwdriver or nipple driver. After cutting the nipples moved after all? I have no idea why. I tossed 20 spokes and some oval shaped nipples, not a big loss.
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Originally Posted by 52telecaster;[url=tel:22630912
22630912[/url]]I have the voyageur 11.8 version of that. If I ever get the seatpost out it's gonna be awesome!
- I’m stuck on my SLT 12.2. Made in Japan circa ‘76. It’s getting some different wheels due to a French lock ring failure. It’s a very nice ride, I think.
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