1989 Raleigh 531c Race.

[AndyMart]

Happened to look on Gumtree this week and this popped up local, apparently been in storage since the early 90s. Mostly ultegra 6400 group apart from the wheels. Should be a quick clean and service project with perhaps a few parts from the stash.

 

[AndyMart]

Stripped down. Bottom bracket was a tight fit. Great condition internally.

 

[daccordimark]

My word those handlebars look deep.

Mark.

 

[AndyMart]

Cinelli campione del mondo 63s, which I think have less drop than the 66s? Perhaps the low stem?

 

[AndyMart]

The saddle's knucking fackered. Can't even tell what colour it was, got some suede and nubuck dye going to have a go at refurbing it.

 

[AndyMart]

Came out ok.

 

[Muddy paw]

Nice find mate and you've done a great job of that saddle so my question is , did you give the saddle a clean with anything particular before dying it or just a quick wipe over with a damp cloth as i've got a suede saddle i was thinking of re dying as it's looking a bit shabby and i don't want to replace it ..

 

[AndyMart]

Hi mate all I did was give it a brush as it says in the dye instructions didn't wet it at all. It's not perfect but it will live to ride another day.

 

[Muddy paw]

Hi mate all I did was give it a brush as it says in the dye instructions didn't wet it at all. It's not perfect but it will live to ride another day.

Thanks for that Andy and i asked over cleaning as my saddle seemed pretty dusty when i got my Fox so i expected yours to be in similar condition due to being stored for a good while and my saddle seems more worn than yours but with a little touch of glue and some re dying mine should look nearly as half as good as yours does .

I'm really looking forward to seeing further updates on your little project as i know it's going to look real nice when you've sorted it ..

 

[AndyMart]

Cheers I'm sure you'll be surprised how good your saddle looks once you've done it. I thought mine was ready for the bin. Bike is almost back together just need to true and tension the rear wheel.