cromoman
Retro Guru
DSCF1429 by cromoman, on FlickrThis bike is a bit of a bitsa. I bought the frame many years ago to do the Eroica. It came from a seller in France, and was in the usual red TI colour scheme. It was badged competition and the frame number was a 1982 one. The tubing is 531 including forks and stays.
It was in pretty shabby condition, and isn't a top of the line model, so last year I had it powder coated. I painted on the details and applied the decals myself. I chose the blue as a nod to the Raleigh Grifter I owned as a lad, and because at every retro bike event you turn up to, there are hundreds of red Raleighs.
I bought it as frame and fork only and built with bits I had lying around, so it's not period correct.
DSCF1435 by cromoman, on Flickr
DSCF1434 by cromoman, on Flickr
DSCF1431 by cromoman, on FlickrVitus ends
DSCF1430 by cromoman, on FlickrI can't find a frame in the 1982 catalogue with these diver's helmet brake cable guides.
Frame: 1982 Raleigh Competition 531, probably
Headset: Tange
Stem: 3ttt
Handlebar: Nitto Noodle
Bar Tape: Shiny, Benotto like
Brake Levers/Brifters: Campagnolo Cobalto/Victory
Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Victory
Shifters: Campagnolo Victory
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Victory
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Victory (S3 with script logo)
Freewheel: Regina BX 6-speed 14:26
Chain: Clarks cheapo from Halfords, black with silver rivets and doesn't look too bad
Cranks: Campagnolo Victory
Chainrings: Campagnolo Victory 51:37
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Veloce sealed unit
Pedals: Look
Rims: Mavic Open Sport (with stickers removed)
Hubs: Campagnolo Record High Flange
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo not Record
Nipples: ACI
Spokes: ACI Stainless DB
Tyres: Continental GP Classic
Saddle: Brooks B17 Narrow Imperial
Seatpost: Super Record
