Blowing the cobwebs away on my Raleigh Competition 531c...

MrW

Senior Retro Guru
First 'shakedown' of the year for the Competition 531c

10 miles, 29 minutes, and she didn't miss a beat, not bad for a 42 year old riding a 29 year old bike!

Stopped just for the obligatory 'against bench photo'

 
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Still looking good after all these years. Original?
Had one myself 1984. Still got the frame (needs refurb).
Nice to see.
 
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Yes, 100% original, even the bar tape!

Seen here with the wheels from my Team Corsa as the original tyres from the Competition are shot after 29 years!

Bike is as close to NOS as you'll find I reckon

Is yours the iridescent green 1984 one?
 
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It was. It was repainted by Raleigh after a tiny crack appeared in the brazing of the shot in rear stays. Repainted it green over red. Nice but not original. If memory serves me right the brakes weren't great and the gearing a little too high. But loved the look.
 
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Thanks

Just back from another 10 mile run

Think the BB needs servicing though... :(
 
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