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Re: Stolen - very distinctive Raleigh (Devon) Apologies, I am in Devon. My mountain bike was also stolen (blue women specific Trek), but that is more replaceable. The Raleigh has been really helpful in getting me back cycling after a long time off, and I had managed over 2000 miles on it this...

I am not sure whether it is appropriate to post this here, but I have had my much-loved retro Raleigh stolen. It has been adapted for me, as I have a back problem, so I am really upset about losing it. It has been changed to a triple on the front, 6 low rear gears, bright pink handlebar tape...

Thanks Coomber, people have been very welcoming and helpful so far :) . The questions will start once I have been riding the bikes for a while and start needing to do maintenance / change the setup. I am hoping that finding spares won't be too much of a nightmare.... I'm in Exeter, and am...

Ah, thanks guys - I was a bit concerned that it would be difficult to keep an older bike running, but it looks like there is plenty of info and advice out there :D .

Spokesmann, I will upload a picture once its back from the bike shop - I got a bit overenthusiastic with the crank puller :oops: Thanks Jonny 69 and Bats, for the lightness issue, I'd could probably make more of a difference losing a few pounds off me! But I may well be looking for a...

Thanks Nick, I don't need anything special, so I'm not bothered about desirability, just comfort and riding enjoyment :) . Its a mixte frame, so I had a suspicion it wouldn't be terribly special. Its very pretty though :lol:

Great, my bike is made of gas pipe! Thank you - this one is an Eagle too. Is there anything I need to watch out for, e.g. is it particularly brittle or anything like that?

Can anyone tell me anything about 453 tubing please?

Thanks Meejoir, I'll investigate that. I think fitting top end stuff to this would be a waste of time, particularly since I am never going to be a brilliant cyclist, so I just want stuff that will work OK. Devon hills can be challenging. Can't imagine how the previous owner managed with what...

Many thanks Simon, I shall go rummaging on the website :)

Re: Stem is high because I have a problem with my back (couple of vertebrae have been fused) and that's the most comfy position for me. It has taken me nearly ten years to get a bike sorted that (a) fits, and (b) doesn't hurt. Being short hasn't helped with frame choice either.

Re: Its not for sale! Took me too many years to find it. Thanks for the help, I guess that would mean fitting 7 speed block, then fitting the levers? There seems to be a 7 speed version of what I just fitted.

Hi All, After much searching I have finally found 2 old steel road bikes that are small enough for me :D and I am adapting them to the Devon terrain. I am likely to be posting technical questions as I am a novice at doing up bikes.

I wish I had found this forum BEFORE I started fiddling around with this :roll: Raleigh Criterium, 1982 I think, which has been set up for the Devon roads by fitting a triple on the front and an IRD 6-speed on the back. Purists will probably be shocked :oops: pink handlebar tape to make it...