Raleigh Single Speed

Sign of the times. See how the smallest size comes in at 19.5"

Brings back memories

Still got mine in my mums garage, might go over and dig it out

Mine was a 23" frame and had the 'u' brake under the chainstays

Ah i love these old raleighs... Memories!

87 Cool Mint Montage turned touring bike

I've got an 87 Cool Mint Montage turned touring bike. Bought Estelle for $50 and defiled her with drop handlebars, a Bianchi (matching) fender, and old Brooks saddle. I still have most of the original components but this set-up makes a super comfy tourer/commuter! My favorite ride. I've put thousands of miles on it.


Has "made in England" sticker, is that true?

Here's mine.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42412783@N04/3911736887/

Estelle.

montage similar to Estelle

I have just bought a Montage similar to Estelle, I guess 1988

These are the details:-
Frame: Reynolds 501 lugged & butted, Unicorn fork with forged ends
Frame no.: 00598927 on seat tube sticker, made in England; RA20 JQ on bottom of BB
Frame size: height 58cm/22.75”, top tube 58cm/22.75”, down tube 60cm/23.5”, head tube 19cm/7.5”; horizontal dropouts with threaded adjustment holes
Headset: Tange Unique-X; Handlebar: Sakae MTB
Seat stem, SP Laprade fluted “27.0 Japan, J 88”; Seat, Vetta Gel
Brakes: Dia-Compe levers 284; front brake canti Lee Chi 707A, rear 767A Jumbo U-brake
Wheels 36 spoke: Alesa 525 alloy rims 559x25cm/26x1.75” : Maillard hubs 48-86 front, 50-88 rear: tyres Cheng Shin Mountain C 616-6 26x1.75 R6302 TW8470
Gear shifters: Suntour, left Powershift, right Accushift indexed
Deraillers: front, Suntour: rear, Suntour α 3040 Accushift
Chainring: Sakae Oval Tech elliptical Efficiency Plus “350”: 28-38-48
Rear cassette, 6 speed 13-15-17-20-24-30
Crank: Sakae SX 170mm
Pedals: MKS C-6000; Mudguards, Poker

Thinking of
1) removing damaged decals on top tube - how do you do that?
2) replacing handlebars with wider swept-back bars - acor power bar 2501
3) replacing Vetta Gel seat with a Brooks - but which? B17? Flyer? B72?
4) replacing low pressure tyres with something slicker and firmer - what?
5) attaching a rack - but no seat stay screws - is Avenir 3 point rack OK? (P clamps look unsightly - is Mart seat stay bolt with holes for rack legs good?)

Any suggestions? Thanks for any help.

Roops-

I've got 1.5 inch/80 psi Nimbuses (Nimbi?) on mine which makes for a pretty fast ride but still a good downtown assault vehicle. Those super-strong armadillos would be cool tho.

I usually have an old Blackburn rack on mine. I use rubber coated conduit hangers and my 110 lb son can stand on it (don't try at home).

Some might think that big ol' B-72 is nerdy, but it's one luxurious ass-hammock.

Warning: Make sure replacement handlebars will fit. When I put the dropbars on mine I learned that these bikes have a 21.1 mm stem (which is like a bmx size).

1987 U-Brake Raleigh Montage

Hi Guys, My first post so hello to all...

I've recently gotten hold of a 1987 U-Brake Raleigh Montage but it needs a complete overhaul and respray (all parts are still usable after a good clean up but they don't look too pretty). All standard apart from stem.

My question is - Does anyone know, or can anyone confirm the bottom bracket and headset sizes for this bike? I THINK that the bottom bracket is a 68mm shell with a standard english thread and the headset is a 1 inch 24 tpi standard threaded, can anyone help please????

Also any suggestions of colour?? and should i repaint the original bits or replace??

Many thanks

Gaz

Headset and B/B are standard.

Allright, finally some action on this project it's going to be a single speed for road/forrest routes use.
Stripped the frame, put on some primer and tomorrow a nice brownish color.
Rest of the parts:
shiny handlebars with lots of backsweep
brown leather grips
Rolls saddle
Geax balloon tires