Thanks for the advice
07-29-22, 03:09 PM
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Thanks for the advice
First I wanted to say thank you to all of y'all in the C&V forum for all the advice y'all have provided. Now I have a question. There's a nishiki modulus missing wheels and just a couple of parts on eBay. Final price would be somewhere around 1:50 to 200. There is also a Raleigh competition frame set only with a bottom bracket which would be about $250 if he accepted my offer. I am torn because I'm not that familiar with the Raleigh competition. Any advice would help. The Raleigh is gorgeous.
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What year Competition? You looking to go stock on these bikes? Nishiki will be easier to rebuild.
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Thanks for the tip about Nishiki being easier to rebuild. Had my first experience working on a Raleigh last week. Purchased a 1971 Super Course. None of my vintage parts fit. Had to buy Raleigh specific RD & FD to replace Simplex, which is crap.
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Ok, so you know the process.
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Yes I do. I built up several old centurions, even have a 1977 Trek 710 from the Red Barn. I find the old vintage road bikes more comfortable than most new ones
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No date on the Competition?
