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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...

I did wonder why these were a thing and permanent one too Obviously its cable routing but it looks cluttered and a bit agricultural. I think Raleigh could have put some more thought into the design, i’m sure this has been discussed in depth. Have these guides been used on SBDU frames or have I...

Guinessisgoodforyou, thank you for the input. I like and know 105 is a good Group set - in my opinion. I am leaning towards a period Campag set up. I am in no rush, I could buy something every month and have it done for next year.

I am very impressed with the colour, never expected it to be pearl type effect, on the negative its a bugger to try and hide that previous mod by a previous owner. I could clean the rust off, spray some base white and blow it over with some clear lacquer and leave if as part of its history...

non-fixie, would the period parts be 600 AX 6300 I have seen the GP4 rims and some fancy 600X hubs - NOS Thanks Reiver

Pics of some cleaned up parts, some still need a bit more work