Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2478319 times)

Juan Martín · « **Reply #5675 on:** 03 September, 2012, 09:30:40 am »

Yes, I think it says 531 Butted Frame Tubes so this wouldn't have been Raleigh's top of the range offering but as I say, it does seem to be a good quality build, and it is well finished. For example, the lining around the head tube lugs is very nicely done. I'm delighted with it!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #5676 on:** 03 September, 2012, 09:32:37 am »

You're a lucky chap. I wish I still had mine

Juan Martín · « **Reply #5677 on:** 03 September, 2012, 10:07:02 am »

Quote from: Bledlow on 03 September, 2012, 09:28:26 am

Quote from: Juan Martín on 03 September, 2012, 09:04:28 am
The wheels are 27” x 1 ¼” which look massive after running around on 23s. But I have a couple of pairs of 27” tyres left over from running my old Coventry Eagle so they should last me a few years, so I am looking forward to a long and interesting relationship.
You can still buy 27 x 1 1/4" tyres: Continental, Michelin, Panaracer, Schwalbe, Raleigh . . .

It is currently fitted with Schwalbes which do not seem to have done many miles. I think I'll leave these on for the winter and change to the spare Contis ( SuperUltraMega Sport or something) for next summer as they are a bit slicker...although in my experience somewhat prone to you know what.

finch · « **Reply #5678 on:** 09 September, 2012, 08:31:52 pm »

Got this off bloomers on this very forum and finally got the look i wanted so I'm now happy to post a pic

Andrew Br · « **Reply #5679 on:** 09 September, 2012, 10:57:28 pm »

Dirty Disco fitted with the deceased Ti bike's bits:-

Disco ! Yeah baby ! by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr

On One Dirty Disco by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr

It doesn't look as sleek now that I've added mud-guards and a pump.
The saddle is also too high but I can't drop it 'cos the seatpost is too long.
After today, my back hurts.
When I get the position sorted, I'm sure that I'll really love this bike.

Ray 6701 · « **Reply #5680 on:** 10 September, 2012, 10:41:30 pm »

Quote from: finch on 09 September, 2012, 08:31:52 pm

Got this off bloomers on this very forum and finally got the look i wanted so I'm now happy to post a pic

That's bloomin lovely finch

finch · « **Reply #5681 on:** 11 September, 2012, 10:28:10 pm »

Thanks fungus. made alot of changes, shaved alot of grams

Feline · « **Reply #5682 on:** 11 September, 2012, 10:45:09 pm »

I'm not normally a fan of white bar tape, but it really suits that bike

Pip · « **Reply #5683 on:** 17 September, 2012, 06:04:08 pm »

OBSESSION

LEE · « **Reply #5684 on:** 17 September, 2012, 11:00:59 pm »

Quote from: finch on 09 September, 2012, 08:31:52 pm

That's nice.

What make are the wheels rims?

finch · « **Reply #5685 on:** 18 September, 2012, 10:06:01 am »

They're easton ea50 aero. swapped my mavic aksium and a few other bits for them

Ray 6701 · « **Reply #5686 on:** 18 September, 2012, 01:00:34 pm »

Quote from: Pip on 17 September, 2012, 06:04:08 pm

OBSESSION

That's bloomin lovely too. Seriously need to get myself a pimped up ride

tomlo · « **Reply #5687 on:** 22 September, 2012, 02:15:57 pm »

With great thanks to PaulF, Twedric, PpPete, Biggsy and everyone else who offered advice when I had questions regarding what parts I should use I now finally have my bike finished.

Took it out for a quick blitz before work, headset worked a little loose but other than that everything spot-on, thanks again to everyone who offered their advice during me buying parts/building I couldnt have done it without the help of the nice people here

adenough · « **Reply #5688 on:** 25 September, 2012, 07:59:04 pm »

My first post and first picture. Evenin all.

My Raleigh Royal on the Canal Du Midi last week.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #5689 on:** 25 September, 2012, 08:07:13 pm »

Welcome to YACF and thanks for showing us your lovely bike.

AndyK · « **Reply #5690 on:** 25 September, 2012, 08:25:17 pm »

Quote from: adenough on 25 September, 2012, 07:59:04 pm

My first post and first picture. Evenin all.
My Raleigh Royal on the Canal Du Midi last week.

Nice bike, and welcome to the forum!

Torslanda · « **Reply #5691 on:** 25 September, 2012, 08:44:01 pm »

Welcome to the forum and a lovely bike.

Tewdric · « **Reply #5692 on:** 25 September, 2012, 08:45:49 pm »

Quote from: Pip on 17 September, 2012, 06:04:08 pm

OBSESSION

*little moment*

adenough · « **Reply #5693 on:** 25 September, 2012, 10:00:17 pm »

Thanks for the comments. Yes it is a nice old bike but close up it has a few scratches and scars. The picture was on the last day of a ride from Paris to Beziers. I was on the way to the airport when I took the picture, so it's carrying a fair amount of French road muck.

Jim

Torslanda · « **Reply #5694 on:** 25 September, 2012, 11:48:12 pm »

Quote from: adenough on 25 September, 2012, 10:00:17 pm

Thanks for the comments. Yes it is a nice old bike but close up it has a few scratches and scars. The picture was on the last day of a ride from Paris to Beziers I was on the way to the airport when I took the picture, so it's carrying a fair amount of French road muck.

Jim

Epic! Hope to read about it in the 'Ride Reports' section.

Peter · « **Reply #5695 on:** 26 September, 2012, 12:16:49 am »

Quote from: adenough on 25 September, 2012, 07:59:04 pm

My first post and first picture. Evenin all.
My Raleigh Royal on the Canal Du Midi last week.

Welcome, Adenough! You might like to have a look at this:-

http://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10.13635

adenough · « **Reply #5696 on:** 26 September, 2012, 09:20:20 pm »

I've put day one on the ride reports. The rest a work in progress.

bobb · « **Reply #5697 on:** 27 September, 2012, 06:35:40 pm »

Dolan Proffisio. New winter training bike:

Ain't no Shimano on that bitch...

bloomers100 · « **Reply #5698 on:** 27 September, 2012, 09:17:55 pm »

Very business like. Nice build.

clarion · « **Reply #5699 on:** 27 September, 2012, 09:19:05 pm »

's'all right, I suppose.

If you like that sort of thing.

I like that sort of thing

Very purposeful.

Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2478319 times)

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