Bargain Gumtree Revell

[chickendrumsticks]

This was literally 10 minutes from home. I bought it. Who wouldn't, for £50. Sellers pictures here. More to follow. It's has some Madison stuff - saddle and "Red S" brakes. Although not 531 - it's 501 but has forks, stays and butted frame tubes all in 501. Adjustable rear dropouts - may be Campag I guess (hope). Frame is quite battle scarred but I don't plan any major refurb, treat the rust and possible wax.

It's neither a Rapide nor a Romany, which are the models I'm familiar with, but seems to be a good quality, decent road bike.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I like the 501 tubeset I've had a few and they all ride well. Good save Edit from memory if it's a Red S chainset, the ones I've had use the TA or Stronglight extractors. You may be lucky and find it's standard.

 

[chickendrumsticks]

I like the 501 tubeset I've had a few and they all ride well. Good save Edit from memory if it's a Red S chainset, the ones I've had use the TA or Stronglight extractors. You may be lucky and find it's standard.

I was surprised to see the seat post is 27.2, not the 26.8 I expected. Is this usual for 501 I wonder?
And in my haste to snatch it from its owner I neglected to check if stem and seatpost were free... they are!!
I have yet to look at the chainset - I think it's an SR.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I've had, 26.8mm, 27.0mm and 27.2mm in 501. Take your pick

 

[chickendrumsticks]

I think I'll pick.... 27. 2!

 

[grantoury]

I have a 501 frame with a 26,2 seat tube. Nice Revell!

 

[chickendrumsticks]

I have a 501 frame with a 26,2 seat tube. Nice Revell!

So, we just need 26.4 and 26.6 to complete the line-up.

 

[chickendrumsticks]

Yes, an SR chainset. And my standard(?) extractor fits. Not that I'm planning any great dismantling. Other than removal of bits and bobs to facilitate cleaning and protection. Everything feels buttery smooth and the changers shift very well.

 

[chickendrumsticks]

Now having cleared the decks (Thanks @GIGFY ) it's time to get this up on thr stand.

 

[Fifthgrace]

@chickendrumsticks what lies beneath the saddle cover?!