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12-12-05 | 09:43 AM
#2
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,663
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From: baltimore
Bikes: Pake Track; Bianchi XL EV2 El Reparto Corse, Kona Jake the Snake
Start with Sheldon's site https://sheldonbrown.com/fixed/index.html He has a ton if information about doing conversions.
12-12-05 | 10:39 AM
#3
Listen to me
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Lexus Texas
I have converted more Raleighs than I care to discuss.
If you need assistance or have any tech questions PM me.
First replace all the steel components with Al (a weight savings of 8 lbs)
While you have the bike apart inspect the tubes for interior rust.
Spray the inside of the tubes liberally w/WD-40.
Replace all caged bearings with free-balls.
Use Marine bearing grease (waterproof and cheap)
Enjoy
If you need assistance or have any tech questions PM me.
First replace all the steel components with Al (a weight savings of 8 lbs)
While you have the bike apart inspect the tubes for interior rust.
Spray the inside of the tubes liberally w/WD-40.
Replace all caged bearings with free-balls.
Use Marine bearing grease (waterproof and cheap)
Enjoy
