Recent content by Reiver

Hello all, browsing again to see how good or bad a 1983 Raleigh Rapide 12 was specced, nice frame but components not so good. So I noticed the 1983 Road Ace has 'normal' rear stays, in 1984 it went fastback. 1983 Frame 1984 Frame

I was just having a browse about on Raleigh and Carlton lightweights from 75 to 85, I do remember the pro frames had fastback stays that were blended into the seat post bracket' - is that the correct terminology? and yes they did! Anyways back to my Road Ace frame, I did not realise this is a...

Thanks for the advice, I have all the components, I will see if I can make it work with 105 Golden Arrow. Reiver

This is what I am going to find out when I fit the cables, you maybe correct. I have Shimano Golden arrow on the bike all except seat post, bottom bracket and gear levers which are AX.

Hi All, what are your thoughts on Galli components? I have noticed some components are made by other companies. Which components did Galli make? This is for a different frame - not the Road Ace. Reiver

More progress this evening. This Crank set is super light. I got the nut covers in with deal. Chromed lock nuts on the brakes are a bit corroded, the rest is super clean. The rust stains are coming off gradually. No comment on the modern seat , its off my Marin. Triumph 1200...

Evening all, I have overhauled the bottom Bracket, All good and not worn out, 1986 so it has been replaced at some point. Shimano parts.

Bit of a con really......... using W prefix Stripped the headset down and all bearings, cups and races all sound, greased up and all back together - missing the lock nut and cover. Just ordered a generic lock nut for now. Have you seen price of the NOS covers? Reiver

Advert say's Victory, did campag make Victory? Yes they did, I was not aware of Victory, looks nice though!

Nice! Small fortune though

I have found Golden Arrow cranks and brakes, they should be here soon, they look good, seem to to be fairly good in operation. I may consider Weinman levers - if I can find some decent one's. Aero AX seat post for not much money! already have the AX frame mounted changers on the bike. Wheels -...

While I was perusing DG's site I looked at Superbe Pro, it does look very nice and a decent write up.

Quadra update, I have ordered the final part, a nice 105 1050 front mech, should be here soon. get this installed. I have also bought some new Quadra decals. I need to install all the cables and wrap the handle bars, best tape i could find was Yellow Cinelli cushioned, we will see what it looks...

The Dutch bike's frame does look similar for sure. Thanks for you take on Campag. I was looking at Ofmega Mistral and Suntour. I am impressed you chose Wienmann, this is what I used back in the eighties and they were very good. So Chorus is decent kit? just wow those sheriffs stars! Would I be...

Evening all, I have decided to go with 105 Golden Arrow for the parts on my Road Ace. Fate stepped in after I had already thought about it. Golden Arrow front mech in my stash of random parts date stamp 1981 - cleaned up very nicely. Golden Arrow is sort of period and affordable. Also a very...