Creative ideas for a Raleigh Grand Prix frame/flip
08-20-10, 12:58 PM
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Creative ideas for a Raleigh Grand Prix frame/flip
I have a Raleigh Grand Prix frame I picked up (wheeless) and am thinking of options for the build that may be cheap but interesting.
Paint is passable, decals intact, lugwork is a little fancy, no wheels, no BB/crank/chain/RD/FD, fork is straight and has brakes/stem/drop bars.
So I'm thinking of a few options on the cheap.
1. Part it back to a 10 speed, 27" or 700c
2. 3 speed IGH wheels
3. Coaster brake SS with 26" cruiser wheels (kinda interested in this urban assault look)
4. Regular fixie
Whaddya think?
Paint is passable, decals intact, lugwork is a little fancy, no wheels, no BB/crank/chain/RD/FD, fork is straight and has brakes/stem/drop bars.
So I'm thinking of a few options on the cheap.
1. Part it back to a 10 speed, 27" or 700c
2. 3 speed IGH wheels
3. Coaster brake SS with 26" cruiser wheels (kinda interested in this urban assault look)
4. Regular fixie
Whaddya think?
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08-20-10, 01:03 PM
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I'm currently looking for a 70s era Raleigh SC or GP or similar to try a fixed gear. What exactly do you have there? Pics?
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08-20-10, 01:16 PM
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Perfect bicycle for a fixed gear.
08-20-10, 01:27 PM
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#2 or #3 IMO would be lots and lots of fun.
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08-20-10, 01:56 PM
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For a flip, I would look for a donor bike, and that would dictate the build out. Around here, a Grand Prix value is relatively low, so I would need to be careful what I put into it.
08-20-10, 02:21 PM
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If you're starting from a frame, it would be expensive to build it into any type of bike. Very expensive, even if you bought most components used. As wrk101 says, a donor bike is a good bet. But the donor bike might even be better than the Grand Prix, unless it has a damaged frame or the frame is the wrong size or style or whatever.
The Grand Prix would make a nice commuter/errand bike. Or a tool-around-town bike.
An internally geared hub is nice for this type of bike, but I'd hope you can find a used hub. They're very expensive, new. It's much cheaper to build up a derailleur system than buying an IGH, because we bike collectors have lots of derailleurs sitting in our junk bins.
The Grand Prix would make a nice commuter/errand bike. Or a tool-around-town bike.
An internally geared hub is nice for this type of bike, but I'd hope you can find a used hub. They're very expensive, new. It's much cheaper to build up a derailleur system than buying an IGH, because we bike collectors have lots of derailleurs sitting in our junk bins.
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08-20-10, 05:00 PM
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57cm, might be 58, I'll have to take it out and photo it once the kids go to bed.
Silver with blue headtube
Even a turd of a $10 donor/walmart bike could supply some parts for an interesting build.
Silver with blue headtube
Even a turd of a $10 donor/walmart bike could supply some parts for an interesting build.
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08-20-10, 06:24 PM
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Mine came with a flip flop hub from the factory. I've never lost so much sleep over gaspipe.
08-20-10, 07:21 PM
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No, it's not bad at all! I was always a fan of that silver/blue color scheme.
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08-20-10, 07:45 PM
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I'm really liking mine. I don't think it's going to replace my Supercourse but it's a real nice ride. (Mine's a Gazelle with updated Suntour DRs BTW).
08-21-10, 09:46 AM
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Say, can you get me a photo of the downtube and seattube logo?
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Kurt,
If he doesn't I can,
I have that exact frame!
If he doesn't I can,
I have that exact frame!
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08-21-10, 10:53 PM
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the lact of almost all braze ons make it a great fixie canidate. just sayin 
thats what did with mine. sold it for more than it should have sold for.
thats what did with mine. sold it for more than it should have sold for.
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08-21-10, 10:58 PM
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had them already
I'm thinking of SS at this point, maybe even go ahead and get a flip flop rear and use a crank and BB I have here.
I just remembered how little time I have of late.
I'm thinking of SS at this point, maybe even go ahead and get a flip flop rear and use a crank and BB I have here.
I just remembered how little time I have of late.
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