My Old Roadster :D
Hi All
It's been a while since I've been on here but to show I've not been idle here's my latest build. A 1950's Raleigh 'Superbe Roadster Model' frame (Notice the removable bolt on rear seat stays). Their super deluxe version Sported roller lever rod operated brakes and a...
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Hi Jamie
Yes it was altered for fitting of modern wheels purely cosmetic reasons. Also to drop the front end down slightly. I cut off the original front dropouts shortened the forks and tig welded them back on. At the rear I wanted to pull the back wheel closer to the seat tube. I...
Can I post this here I wonder or should it be in the 'other' single speed thread.... Hell I'll put in both and see what happens :D
A 1950's Raleigh 'Superbe Roadster Model' frame (Notice the removable bolt on rear seat stays). Their super deluxe version Sported roller lever rod operated brakes...
Re: headset
Hi
How much would you take for the headset?
I've an option to buy some 1" threadless forks but all the extras are mounting up £££
Thanks Craig
That Land Shark is soooo nice those colours just epitomise the era.
End of the day I guess it doesn't really matter who wins, everyone has put their heart and sole into what they do, built their bike stood back and said to themselves "damn that looks good, I bloody love that" and then thought...
Ive added a build link at the bottom, I could do with updating some of the pics but it will give you can idea. Also a Youtube link includes rare footage of me falling off
Hi I understand what your saying. I guess my YSL is more of a Hot Rod that true retro build. I love mashing things up...
Can we enter two bikes?
Here's my other Trek Y33 used regular so not always in mint condition. Not much remains from the original bike only the front carbon frame. Rear URT is a rare polished Gary Fisher item, full XTR groupset, Bontrager XXX components, SID's. Weight is around 22lbs depending...