Raleigh USA Technium Peak (Baltic Bawbags Ride)

Who'd have thought a saddle would have caused so much anger!

Sorry guys but the saddle stays. I like the look of it and didn't want to go for the usual flite or turbo. I promise my next build will have a retro saddle.

Rob, There was a technium chill frameset for sale on ebay a few weeks back, think the guy only wanted £40 for it too :shock:. Almost bought it but rapidly running out of space at home.

Or what about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 4398747817

DynaCol":7hkkek16 said:

Who'd have thought a saddle would have caused so much anger!

Sorry guys but the saddle stays. I like the look of it and didn't want to go for the usual flite or turbo. I promise my next build will have a retro saddle.

Rob, There was a technium chill frameset for sale on ebay a few weeks back, think the guy only wanted £40 for it too :shock:. Almost bought it but rapidly running out of space at home.

Or what about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 4398747817

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It's always when you stop looking that something comes up!

That red one is pretty low end to be honest.

Rob Atkin":6mhcjmnp said:

That red one is pretty low end to be honest.

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That's what put me off it as well but it seems to have had a pretty easy life.

Really nice ride mate!

On the Saddle, I had a Brooks Conquest ATB on my Technium Back in the days! Was retrofitted, but served me well.

Cheers
Dan

huhue":3lxx5lvg said:

Really nice ride mate!

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Cheers, glad you like it.

Have managed to get a set of XT/Araya RM-395 Team wheels to complete the build. Just need a clean and polish before I fit them.

Will get some ride picture posted soon too.

Re: Raleigh USA Technium Peak (Finished + small update)

Ok, so have eventually got round to riding the bike!

I thought the MacRetro "Baltic Bawbags 2013" ride would be a fitting maiden voyage for the bike. Had planned on getting out sooner but work, man flu etc put the kibosh on that idea. So with little to no preparation I ventured out with the MacRetro guys in to the mist/snow/ice/cold for what turned out to be a fantastic day's riding. The bike rode superbly even after the top jockey wheel decided to run for the hills after a few miles and I was left to ride singlespeed for the majority of the day. I'm really a good bike mechanic, honest :roll:.
No damage to the frame, thank goodness, and I've got a spare mech I can use so it's all good.

Only took the one picture of the bike myself, but there are plenty more on the aftermath thread below.

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=242729

Cheers,

Col

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-91-RALE ... 2ed0b8c556

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wontchuckanut":12755u2b said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-91-RALEIGH-TECHNIUM-CHILL-USA-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-FRAME-FORKS-VERY-RARE-/201070265686?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Fragrances_Women_s_Fragrances_PP&hash=item2ed0b8c556

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I saw that one and briefly thought about buying it myself but decided one Technium is probably enough . Hopefully someone will snap it up as its got all the key bits and looks in really good shape, would make an excellent addition to anyone's collection.

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DynaCol":57eook1f said:

Ok folks it's finished (well almost). Still need to fully refurb the SPD's and may change the saddle when I can find a period one in decent condition. But other than that it's ready to go.

Full Spec:

Frame & Fork - 1992 Raleigh USA Technium Peak 19"
Stem - OEM alloy unbranded
Headset - Tioga avenger
Bars - Unbranded black alloy
Barends - Tioga Power Studs-6 (new)
Grips - Ritchey WCS foam
Seatpost - OEM Kalloy
Seattube Clamp - X-Lite Ti
Saddle - Bontrager Inform-R (new)
Groupset - Shimano XT (M730, M735, M734 etc)
Brake/Gear levers - XT M091 levers and XT M095 shifters
Pedals - Shimano PD M737
Wheels - Shimano DX Hubs, Mavic M232 Rims (from my 92 Dynatech Ogre)
Tyres - Re-issue Panaracer Smoke & Dart

Some pic's before it gets muddy.

Enjoy

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I know this is an old thread... but I have one of these, purple also. Mine came with an xt headset. Had it since new