New Raleigh for the stable
11-21-18 | 07:54 PM
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New Raleigh for the stable
$40.00
1983 (Japanese) Raleigh Super Course, even the tires are original!
Cleaning and tune up this weekend, anyone know how to remove the crud from the shifters?
1983 (Japanese) Raleigh Super Course, even the tires are original!
Cleaning and tune up this weekend, anyone know how to remove the crud from the shifters?
11-21-18 | 08:04 PM
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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.
11-22-18 | 12:11 AM
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Bikes: 1960 Carlton Franco Suisse,1974 Peugeot PX10, 1970 Hetchins, 1953 Rotrax Super Course, 1972 and 78 Raleigh Professionals, 1972 Schwinn Paramount, 1972 Motobecane Le Champion, 1965 and 67 Carlton Flyers, 1975 Raleigh International, 1972 Gitane TDF
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!
11-22-18 | 06:32 AM
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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.
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11-22-18 | 08:20 AM
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I like it. Thanks for sharing!
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
11-22-18 | 08:40 AM
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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?
This one needs a complete take down and rebuild but hey, time for a winter project huh?
11-22-18 | 08:43 AM
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+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
11-22-18 | 08:46 AM
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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.
11-23-18 | 09:24 AM
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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)
11-23-18 | 09:36 AM
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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)
...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!
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