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Thanks, that was a revelation to me too!

Scan of selected pages from 1973 parts catalogue. A mine of information. https://flic.kr/ps/dkg4d

This is scan of selected pages from 1976 Raleigh catalogue.

Yes very true Spokesmann I definitely want to get this bike to near original spec warts and all!

:LOL: yes you're right as soon as it sees sunlight and a brick wall it'll come off. Feels surprisingly soft at the moment.

Managed to source some NOS items which should look great once the bike goes back together. The TDC freewheel had at some point in its life had been relieved of the 'fifth' gear cog - probably for a single speed bike. I managed to get hold of a NOS one from of all places - Portugal! Next up - I'm...

Thank you I'll try that...

Yes the brake blocks for side pull Raleigh calipers

Anybody have a suggestion for someone to repair some slight dents in Sturmey Archer 26" 1 1/4 steel wheel?

Could anyone please tell what size the brake shoes are for this bike? Mine came without unfortunately

Thanks History Man, unfortunately the ones I'm after are plastic - probably why they didn't survive very well!

Just an update to bits that i need for the Olympus restoration...I only need a couple of things - does anyone have a broken/damaged rear maroon red Bluemels All Rounder that still has the reflector for a 26" wheel? - a 26" 1 1/4 tyre either an amber wall Kenda or an original Raleigh Racing...

In the end not that hard, I soaked it in PlusGas, gave it a bit of twist with some mole grips to get the PlusGas to penetrate and then hit it with a punch. It came out after about 3-4 hits.

Stuck cotter pin is finally out.. . bottom crank is out, I'm going to replace the bearings some of them look a bit rusty as there was literally no grease left.

I'm restoring a Raleigh Olympus. Does anyone know where I can get a pair of 26" 1 1/4 tyres preferably Raleigh amber wall - NOS or good worn?