Raleigh 1981 SBDU 753 Refurb - Updated

Loving that, looks sweet

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I've done some work recently on my Team Pro to try to make it a little more period correct for 1981.

First in is a thirty year old Brooks Professional that looks unridden - maybe someone found it uncomfortable and never rode it! I've swapped the simplex shifters out for the 'real thing' added NOS Campag gum hoods in place of the later white hoods, a Cinelli 1R replaces the XA and some Fizik tape instead of the chunky Cinelli Gel. Still needs some appropriate clips and straps, SR seat post, block and chain.

Re: Raleigh 1981 Refurb - Updated

Much nicer front end

Where did you get the hoods from?

Shaun

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Midlife":35qjh498 said:

Where did you get the hoods from?

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They can still be found for silly money on ebay

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The Team Pro is slowly becoming more 1981. I've found the right wheel adjusters, campag gear cable outer, Regina Oro block, Cinelli leather saddle, white Benotto tape and some nice Record Superleggeri pedals. Just running a modern chain and tubs right now and needing some clips and straps...

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Spec is now

Frame: Raleigh SBDU 753 SB4310 '56'
Resprayed red enamel, yellow and black enamel panels and black head tube. Repro decals. Campagnolo dropouts, Cinelli BB.

Fork: 753 Cinelli Crown

Headset: Campagnolo Super Record
Stem: Cinelli 1R
Handlebar: Cinelli Giro d'Italia
Bar Tape: Benotto Cello

Brake Levers/Brifters: Campagnolo Super Record
Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Super Record
Brake Pads: Campagnolo
Brake Cables: Transfil

Shifters: Campagnolo
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record - black
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Super Record Pat 81
Derailleur Cables: Campagnolo
Cassette: Regina Oro 12-19 six speed
Chain: Regina 50 Record Oro
Cranks: Campagnolo Super Record
Chainrings: 52-42
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Record (Steel)
Pedals: Campagnolo Record Superleggeri
Toe Straps: Alfredo Binda

Rims: Mavic GP4
Hubs: Campagnolo Super Record
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo Super Record
Nipples: DT Swiss brass
Spokes: DT Competition
Tyres: Vittoria Rally Tubular 23mm
Tubes:

Saddle: Cinelli Unicantor
Seatpost: Dura Ace EX 26.8mm

Nice work, better every time I see it

I have to get me one

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rikcougar":pwgjwigd said:

I have to get me one

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Get the right one - there's no hurry...

One day I will have one of these. Yours is a fantastic example.

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I've finally got round to getting a chain, a really nice drilled Regina 50 Record Oro, and a pair of Binda's to finish this off. Added a few pictures and updated the spec sheet