Raleigh Eclipse - late 80's Reynolds 501

I remember the Pro Tour but not the Eclipse - really like that, loads of potential for a nice retro-modern build.

Update:

I sourced a white sakae chainset/cranks with black chainrings from another Eclipse (mine had an identical one in silver for some reason, i always preferred the look of the original and i wanted the silver set for my kelloggs!)

Also fitted ivory wall michelin pro4 race tyres, 8 speed Sachs freewheel, cane creek scr5 brake levers, titanium skewers, black carbon slr xp saddle, cateye wireless computer, and i had the BB and headset serviced at the LBS. the bike now weighs 10.6kg.

I got some escort eclipse decals shrunk and done in dark red for the maintube, they suit it really well.

It has got the 130mm backend so i'm thinking of fitting a modern wheelset, i read somewhere that a 10speed cassette on modern wheel/hub will fit, is this correct? And will i be able to fit a 10speed indexed downtube shifter (the rear mech is modern shimano alivio long cage with large chain pulleys). I realise i'll need a 10speed chain.

Nice one Percy.

I recently bought one of these for a mate to do l'Eroica on. He's having new rings fitted to the original white n black chainset to turn it into a compact and changing the mech to incorporate a 28t. Other than some Durano Plus', that's it.

Thought it would make an ideal retro bike for a retro ride so hopefully it works out OK.

There's a bit of detail here: http://www.pedalofhonour.com/blog/2013/ ... o-raleigh/

I'll try and post some pics up at some point seeing as this seems to be an Eclipse love-in!

Thats an interesting project, yes please post any updates.

With the upgraded calipers,levers, sealed hubs, 8 speed and long cage mech it does ride and feel like a modern roadie, but with some retro charm.

Re: Reactivation

Hi Guys,

I hope I wan't get killed for refreshing such an old tread, and I hope Percybigun don't mind me writing here.

Got this baby few weeks ago and I am planning to change it into a decent ride.

Would anyone know what kind of crank set will fit this bike? LAst contact with bikes I had 20 years ago.

Red.

Hym my files are to big, I'll try to submit photo in next post

Great job on reviving the old girl as she looks amazing and i don't remember seeing those bike's with the red stripes back in the 80's but i think my eyes will be wide open from now on just in case ..

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Now,
My Bike, Looks crappy now so I have to start work on it

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all right lads, this is my last attempt to submit a photo using a computer, the message on max file size never appear on my phone so was sure I was doing smthng wrong, but here it is

Now i know where the saying saddle sore's come's from . Well overall Red your Eclips looks pretty solid but it's just ashame thae saddle is looking a bit worn out ..