Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2452319 times)

Samuel D · « **Reply #8275 on:** 20 September, 2016, 02:15:45 pm »

Quote from: windy on 19 September, 2016, 08:18:46 pm

My 1970 something Raleigh Professional 'fixed' and back on the road

Good to hear. But what am I missing with the Raleigh / Henry Burton discrepancy?

IanDG · « **Reply #8276 on:** 20 September, 2016, 03:22:57 pm »

Quote from: Samuel D on 20 September, 2016, 02:15:45 pm

Quote from: windy on 19 September, 2016, 08:18:46 pm
My 1970 something Raleigh Professional 'fixed' and back on the road

Good to hear. But what am I missing with the Raleigh / Henry Burton discrepancy?

It's been resprayed 3 times since I had the frame in 1978 and when I got it was in 'Team Raleigh' colours and I didn't know what model it was. I worked in Henry Burton's at the time of the first re-spray in the mid 80's. From what i remember it was difficult getting original transfers at the time - its been 'Burton' badged ever since.

sg37409 · « **Reply #8277 on:** 20 September, 2016, 03:35:03 pm »

Quote from: windy on 20 September, 2016, 03:22:57 pm

It's been resprayed 3 times since I had the frame in 1978

Longest tenure of a frame (still getting used) by anyone here in YACF ?

IanDG · « **Reply #8278 on:** 20 September, 2016, 06:49:00 pm »

Quote from: sg37409 on 20 September, 2016, 03:35:03 pm

Quote from: windy on 20 September, 2016, 03:22:57 pm
It's been resprayed 3 times since I had the frame in 1978

Longest tenure of a frame (still getting used) by anyone here in YACF ?

I did a 21-29 10 mile pb on it in 1980 too

(Wasn't fixed then, it would have been 54/42 with a 12-18 7spd freewheel)

Samuel D · « **Reply #8279 on:** 20 September, 2016, 07:53:37 pm »

Quote from: windy on 20 September, 2016, 06:49:00 pm

I did a 21-29 10 mile pb on it in 1980 too

Wow. That’s seriously quick. Was that with box-section rims? Do you remember the tyres you used? Tubulars, I suppose? Curious what people were using in 1980.

IanDG · « **Reply #8280 on:** 20 September, 2016, 08:37:56 pm »

Quote from: Samuel D on 20 September, 2016, 07:53:37 pm

Quote from: windy on 20 September, 2016, 06:49:00 pm
I did a 21-29 10 mile pb on it in 1980 too

Wow. That’s seriously quick. Was that with box-section rims? Do you remember the tyres you used? Tubulars, I suppose? Curious what people were using in 1980.

Yes, box rims (I used campag small flange with Ambrosio Durex rims) 28 spokes and Clement Crit tubs

zigzag · « **Reply #8281 on:** 20 September, 2016, 10:03:27 pm »

Quote from: windy on 20 September, 2016, 06:49:00 pm

Quote from: sg37409 on 20 September, 2016, 03:35:03 pm
Quote from: windy on 20 September, 2016, 03:22:57 pm
It's been resprayed 3 times since I had the frame in 1978

Longest tenure of a frame (still getting used) by anyone here in YACF ?

I did a 21-29 10 mile pb on it in 1980 too

(Wasn't fixed then, it would have been 54/42 with a 12-18 7spd freewheel)

could have done sub 20min with the current day equipment back then - fast!

clarion · « **Reply #8282 on:** 21 September, 2016, 01:37:27 pm »

*placeholder for inevitable Durex joke*

Jakob W · « **Reply #8283 on:** 23 September, 2016, 07:30:17 pm »

'Back then you used Durex rims; now testers look like they're wearing condoms'?

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #8284 on:** 23 September, 2016, 08:20:18 pm »

"From testers to testes."

Niallmo · « **Reply #8285 on:** 24 September, 2016, 06:16:35 am »

Hello.

I have a few bikes since resuming cycling last year...

Dawes impulse 531c

Raleigh Team Corsa 12 1985

Carrera Vanquish

Charge Cooker 29'er

MBK Adventure

I use them all for commuting the 15 miles to work at least once a week and for longer rides when time allows.

IanDG · « **Reply #8286 on:** 24 September, 2016, 10:42:55 am »

Nice collection

Torslanda · « **Reply #8287 on:** 24 September, 2016, 09:32:14 pm »

Love the forks on the Raleigh and the Dawes.

Gotta love a classic steel frame. At least, that's my excuse . . .

Rhys W · « **Reply #8288 on:** 25 September, 2016, 06:17:06 pm »

Blimey, Niallmo from The Fretboard!

Niallmo · « **Reply #8289 on:** 26 September, 2016, 01:17:22 pm »

<waves>

Hey Rhys, I get about a bit...

Morat · « **Reply #8290 on:** 01 October, 2016, 11:07:08 pm »

Kona Roadhouse on the coast to coast. Settle seemed like a good place to have lunch, until the climb out of it!

chickendrumsticks · « **Reply #8291 on:** 04 October, 2016, 10:57:05 am »

My old 80s Revell revitalised. I actually only acquired it a few months ago. "before" pics on the same stream.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/141591263@N05/360278

Samuel D · « **Reply #8292 on:** 04 October, 2016, 11:05:10 am »

You transformed that thing! Nice work. Who did the paint?

By the way, I think you can still find new covers for those brake levers, not that yours are in a bad state yet.

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #8293 on:** 04 October, 2016, 11:07:29 am »

Looks lovely now.

chickendrumsticks · « **Reply #8294 on:** 04 October, 2016, 11:57:00 am »

Thanks both. The paint job is actually a powder coat job. Done by Colorcote here in Norfolk. They are near - and do a lot of work for -Lotus Cars at Hethel. £50 for the job. Lug lining by yours truly. Transfers (except the "Rapide") from Nick at H. Lloyd cycles. "Rapide" are waterslide bespoke jobs from CB Transfers - £15 the pair.

I confess that the frame wasn't badged Rapide when I bought it, but it's not a Romany or a Ritmo which are both tourers - mine has no eyes for racks or guards and therefore I assumed it was what I've called it....I'm sure someone out there probably knows better! And I'm sure they'll let me know.

As to the brake hoods - yes they're a bit scruffy, but quite sound. And they clean up a treat - but dirty up just as well! I'm toying with sourcing some 600 non-aero levers to qualify as an Eroica worthy machine. Apparently they don't like aero levers, despite the rule only states that the cables "must be outside the bars". Sigh.

clarion · « **Reply #8295 on:** 04 October, 2016, 05:00:45 pm »

I may have some suitable levers in my random collection of Shimano 600 components...

chickendrumsticks · « **Reply #8296 on:** 04 October, 2016, 06:33:02 pm »

Hi Clarion

I have a "wanted" post too. For 600EX levers BL-6207 specifically. There's a pic borrowed from Velobase too. Be glad if you can rummage for me plse, and advise. Thanks a lot.

DrMekon · « **Reply #8297 on:** 21 October, 2016, 12:41:30 pm »

The bike I can't get rid of has been resurrected for commuting duties whilst i get my head back together. It's my old Byercycles frame that I bought when I first joined YACF, now with Midge bars, an SLX 29er chain set and an XT rear mech... and pair of massive 44mm Compass Snoqualmie Pass Extralites.

You could easily fit 29*2.0 in the frame. It's a proto gravel / monster crosser / drop bar 29er / insert fashion label. The bike lives on.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #8298 on:** 21 October, 2016, 01:06:24 pm »

Whatever you call it, I rather like the look of it. I didn't realise there was such a thing as a specific "29er chain set". How on earth does it differ from one intended for 700s or 26"?

DrMekon · « **Reply #8299 on:** 21 October, 2016, 08:17:44 pm »

Well it's 38/26 - just appropriate double for offroad on 29ers - nothing more than that