Recent content by Alcon

Re: I agree about the lacquer - it would definitely do what I want but at a high cost. If it was something like a Raleigh SBDU that was super rare and likely to go up in value I might go for a clear coat. It's a lovely bike but not particularly expensive or collectable which is what got me...

Re: Cheers for the replies. Interesting what you guys are saying about the tape eventually wanting to flatten out. Maybe it's not the way to go. I'd like to find something that will let me put in some good mileage on the bike while easing my nerves about chipping or scratching the paint. The...

Does anybody use this to protect their lovely vintage paint jobs? I recently bought a Peugeot Perthus Pro in really nice condition and want to preserve the paint job as much as possible. Helicopter tape looks the way to go but I'm wondering if it's as good as it says it is. I'd be worried that...

Hey all, I'm hoping to cycle at L'Eroica next year and am on the hunt for a Raleigh Team Panasonic to ride. My current frame is Raleigh 18-23 tubing but I'd like something a little lighter: either Reynolds 501 or, ideally 531. I'm after complete bike but I'd also consider sourcing parts and...