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Alleytom

11-21-18 07:54 PM

New Raleigh for the stable

belacqua

11-21-18 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alleytom (Post 20673256)

Great find. I removed the crud from my superbe ( or arx? Can't remember) shifters by careful peeling with the help of a sharp utility blade.

oddjob2

11-21-18 08:12 PM

hair dryer or heat gun helps.

Pcampeau

11-22-18 12:11 AM

Nice! I’ve got the same bike and mine was twice that price. I feel like I got a great deal at $80 but you even topped that. Yours looks like it’s been stored for a long time so hopefully it just needs cleaning, new tires, new cables, and new grease. As for those melted shifter covers, I would take them off of the bosses and carefully extract that rubber with a knife. That way you won’t scratch the paint on the frame. I’m sure you’ll enjoy that bike, it’s quite a fun ride!

exmechanic89

11-22-18 05:01 AM

Sweet find!

jamesdak

11-22-18 06:32 AM

I'll second the heat gun, soften it and peel off. Nice find by the way. I see a beautiful bike under the grime. Can't wait to see it cleaned up.

John E

11-22-18 08:20 AM

I like it. Thanks for sharing!

3speedslow

11-22-18 08:40 AM

Without even knowing the price you payed, I would have said you got a winner! That black and gold paint will shine right up! HOT! Great selection of mid- line components will make it a well functioned rider. Those panto Raleigh bits are cool as heck and nice cut outs in the lugs too.

This one needs a complete take down and rebuild but hey, time for a winter project huh?

ollo_ollo

11-22-18 08:43 AM

+1 on removing levers 1st and the heat gun, also a plastic, picnic spoon or knife may help and any bits left will yield to paint thinner or lacquer thinner. Don

3speedslow

11-22-18 08:46 AM

555 tubing, nice. It will be a fine rider! MHO... lose the kickstand! Retention the wheels, shod with new tires and brake pads, grease all bearings. Maybe housing and cables too. Leave the shifters uncovered and some cane creek hoods for the brake levers. Good for now.

Alleytom

11-23-18 09:24 AM

First round of cleanup done, must have been stored in a garage or something, she looks to be in really good shape once I got all the grime off. Needs bearings done on the front wheel (probably do them all), some stubborn tape residue removed, new chain, tires & hoods. Possible brake & shifter cables (I'll know once I ride)

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5b41730f26.jpg

Fahrenheit531

11-23-18 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alleytom (Post 20674698)

Man, that's a shiny bike after just a wipedown. Woo!!

...I learned early on to do all the bearings, every time; it'll make sense when you open up the the front. You'll find this hardened crud that may once have been grease, and while it might still be keeping dust out it sure isn't lubricating anything anymore. Riding around on that stuff because the wheel "feels okay" will only cause you pain over the long term.

But yeah. Nice bike! :)

RobbieTunes

11-23-18 10:43 AM

Really nice bike, upgrades the stable well.

ceHowardGS would be sending you a thumbs-up. I'll do it for him. :thumb:

BrewsterII

11-23-18 10:55 AM

Nice find! That bike deserves a full reconditioning IMHO.

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