1984 Raleigh Rapide
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Went out for my first ride on it yesterday. Only took it around 12 miles. 2x6 mile loops to make sure everything working the first time and to adjust position of seat/handlebars/stem etc second time. After the first loop my thumbs around the carpal tunnel really hurt so i took some advice off some other forum and the bars are now double wrapped and a pair of gloves with big gel pads on order.
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Most of your pictures don't show (could be due to my pc).
Just want to say though that despite not doing a reto job I think you've really done it justice. Got a real nice old feel to it and you've colour coded nicely, although I can't see much red detail on that seat.
Edit: it was my pc they're there now
Just want to say though that despite not doing a reto job I think you've really done it justice. Got a real nice old feel to it and you've colour coded nicely, although I can't see much red detail on that seat.
Edit: it was my pc they're there now
Tel":2eytjh8g said:
Thankyou, this is my first road bike. I had never ridden one before yesterday, let alone one from 1984 with downtube shifters!
When i ordered the saddle it was pictured as black with red lettering and red stripes at the front. Instead the one sent has white lettering and stripes, but it was half price and its a nice saddle so i cant complain too much.
Yes it looks fine. So how did you find you first time? Quicker than your mtb right!?
Regarding the discomfort in your hands; those hoods are notoriously uncomfortable and would be the first thing I'd replace personally. A nice pair of period Shimano levers on there, something like 105 aero.
Regarding the discomfort in your hands; those hoods are notoriously uncomfortable and would be the first thing I'd replace personally. A nice pair of period Shimano levers on there, something like 105 aero.
i know this will be met with some boos and hiss
But i have fitted some modern aero Tektro brake levers. i just wasnt getting on with the originals, they were too narrow and hurt my hands. the new ones are a lot more comfy.
also got some NOS 3TTT ergo bars and a 130mm stem which are lovely.
But i have fitted some modern aero Tektro brake levers. i just wasnt getting on with the originals, they were too narrow and hurt my hands. the new ones are a lot more comfy.
also got some NOS 3TTT ergo bars and a 130mm stem which are lovely.
