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Thanks for your input. 28 ring for the crankset seems drastic! I can imagine the shift from 49 isn't exactly smooth? I was toying with the idea of going for a 3 ring crankset but i've just today pulled the trigger on a 13/32T SACHS Maillard freewheel, so im quite excited to get that on. On...

Hi all. I'm hoping to get some advice on my planned drive chain upgrade on my 80s Equipe. I currently have a 14-24T rear freewheel and i'm planning to change this to a 13-32T SACHS Maillard to help on my longer tours across the hills of England. As with most upgrades its a bit of a chain...

Re: Yes depth could be a factor, but I think i should be able to get enough depth with the washer on the inside. As long as length is okay I think I can sort it. Not a bad shout on the new set of calipers, I found the ones you were referring too. Im supposing long drop is what ill be needing...

Hey all. Did a restore back in the summer of a Raleigh Equipe, although im looking for more braking power. The old X blocks aren't giving me that force im looking for. Been scouring online but cant seem to find the answers im looking for. These old X blocks are about 40mm length, but the...

Yeah im in love with the bar tape, I think it really sets it off. Here is the link to it if you want some yourself: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Elastic ... 2749.l2649 Shifting is a bit of a chore at the moment, and as you say the current Huret shifters aren't a dream to use. Might have a...

Re: Hi all, thought id share some photos of the bike in its almost complete state. Needs the decals to go on and the steed will be finished! Although I cant promise I wont be tempted to keep tinkering. I will probably change it over to a Simano shifter set at some point. Been out on a few rides...

Re: Upon doing some googling, i've found that lots of the Raleighs were sold originally with Huret friction shifters, which are the ones found on my bike. It looks as if some banded shifters might be able to sit on top of these tabs and act as the stop at the same time. On the band shifters...

Re: That would make sense but I don't see why there would be the banded shifters in addition, as I believe the banded shifters on the bike are original. Can't really tell if anything used to be in there as this is a fresh paint job.

Re: Could someone tell me what these rivets are for? They are on both sides. They can't be for the downtube shifters because they aren't threaded. But they seem to be pretty slap bang where the shifters should be. This bike has the clamped kind of shifters. Thanks!

Re: Hmm seems to be a bit of a split opinion then, Midlife, if you say I don't need a chain whip how do you suppose the freewheel opens? Tpjm that VAR tool looks perfect for the job, trying to lock it in place and unscrew it is proving difficult. I think if the rings were to unscrew, you...

Re: Ahh thanks for the thoughts, I'll have to give getting it open another go once I get another chain whip. I got the Freewheel on the bike today and it's worse than I thought, makes an awful grinding racket. I might end up changing the whole set over to Shimano eventually. Will still try...

Re: Here's a photo of current progress on the Raleigh, only have a photo of the original paint job on the bench.

Thanks for all your wisdom.. Ah it makes sense that it would be the type to unscrew from the cogs, although I gave up after giving an almighty tug at it last time, I guess it just wasn't enough pulling power! I shall have to give it another go with a proper pair or chain whips next time. The...

Hi all, thought I'd sign up and share a few posts about an 80s Raleigh Equipe I'm currently restoring. Not sure of the exact year yet! One thing I do new some light shed upon however is this 24 tooth malliard freewheel. I have no idea on how to remove the freewheel from the cassette. I've...