Recent content by Pharley

Sorry, just realised this should be in the other section 1998 onwards - my bad. Can somebody move it for me?

Any interest in this? Original owner since ‘98. Was refreshed a few years ago for my son but not had much use since. Seems a same to be just sitting there. It’s fun and agile to ride. Alu frame with chain stay yoke and box section stays. Forks, BB, headset, casette, chain, cables all new at...

Re: Interested in Mx16. PM sent

Re: Thanks for the comments. Took a bit of time but happy with the results. Ended up with a slight cross but I think they'll be tight if I go any shorter and looks OK like this I think.

How about the brake cable?

Many thanks for the input, it's very useful. I have a shimano ptfe pack already. I'll have a go tonight and hopefully post some pics.

Hello, My first time cabling up some STI shifters. They're 600 Ultegra so the gear cable is visible. Looking for advice, tips, opinions on cable routing. Options I have seen are: Double crossover in front of the head tube (both cables cross the centre line and go back again to their...

Re: Shimano/Mavic wheels received today. Well packaged and in good order, many thanks.

Re: Thanks for replying. Mine has 27 inch wheels. I went with 27x1 1/4 to replace the 27 1 3/8 that were fitted when I got it but that was purely down to supply and price. I think I will switch down next time as its a tight fit to the guards. My gearing was 52 42 with 28 14 I think. I swapped...

Re: Really good to see this. I love these fast, practical bikes that Raleigh made. My Raleigh is based on a 531ST frame set that was for sale at the same time, although lightweight division rather than SBDU, viewtopic.php?f=23&t=319398. Interesting to compare I think though. I take it your...

Re: Some detail images

Re: I'm sure many here are familiar with this but here is the page from the 83 catalogue showing the frameset.

Re: Thanks for the comments, sure is a lovely bike, certainly right about the classic look, I'm sure it looked old fashioned even when brand new! It's a great all rounder though and perfect to ride any day. I'll add some more pics and info as I get time.

At L'Eroica Britannia

From the first ride after restoration (27th March 2014)