1961 Raleigh superbe (Helio)

[karinexmachina]

If you plan on stripping it down to bare metal I would recommend adding a coat of rust proofing to the frame if you can. I was looking at the book on this bike and noticed a section which talked about it's finish "Spra-Bonderised rust proof surface" is what is described about it

 

[jason1788]

I've not read your thread in detail yet, but some of the bike at least looks the same as this BSA Sports that I have just picked up. V similar looking chain case anyway. I'll be looking to do a similar preservation job on it and might be asking you for some close-up pics, not least of the chain case chainstay bracket which I am missing.

 

[karinexmachina]

So I gave up using the striper wheel tool as even the enamel paint was bleeding out of it so for the forks I just masked off the parts to do and painted it by hand. It's not perfect but I don't have many options

 

[karinexmachina]

And with the inclusion of the Prestube Minor rear rack from Ashby and Sons I think this completes the build. Aside from a few small bits like raleigh brand pedals, rear reflector and Brooks B66 saddle..

 

[Mark Manley]

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And with the inclusion of the Prestube Minor rear rack from Ashby and Sons I think this completes the build. Aside from a few small bits like raleigh brand pedals, rear reflector and Brooks B66 saddle..

That is rather splendid, a great job any chance of a drive side shot?

 

[karinexmachina]

Do I put underbody seal on the inside of the mudguards? They are new old stock so I wanna preserve them as best I can

 

[karinexmachina]

What Pannier bags (Rear rack bags) would have been popular on these bikes back in the 50s-80s?