1993 Raleigh Activator 2

[Raging_Bulls]

I'd love to get my hands on one, but already know that there are none here and I'm terrified of the shipping costs if I get one in the UK.

 

[john]

Cleaned this up.

If we want to have a reasoned discussion about the Activator 2 (or 1) please setup a thread in Retro MTB and do so - and keep it civil. This is Reader's Bikes so not really the right place.

 

[johntomjoe]

Stripped it ready for a clean up and re-grease the bottom pivot,which may help suspension work :facepalm:
Frame weighs 11lb and forfks weigh 4lb

Looking for lighter ones when budget arrives,got too many important builds on the go

 

[john]

Good luck with the build and hats off for an ingenious weighing system

 

[Raging_Bulls]

hmm, how much does Tintin's Trimble weigh again? I reckon this frame and fork are heavier than his entire bike.

 

[johntomjoe]

In mentioning the weight b.t.w I'm not saying its light just confirming

 

[tintin40]

hmm, how much does Tintin's Trimble weigh again? I reckon this frame and fork are heavier than his entire bike.

15lb 4oz so nearly

 

[johntomjoe]

Here you go Steve

 

[legrandefromage]

Re-read the whole thing - that was a blast from the past.

Still a terrible bike though.

And still even worse bikes being passed off as 'bargain' or 'budget' when you'd hopefully though that things would have got bettererererer

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=371872&hilit=bso

 

[johntomjoe]

Re:

Most definitely the worst bike in the collection , although I only have the frame on the shed wall as I reminder of what found me some good mates, and bike

My latest creation has been given to a fellow Retrobiker for test and review, as my knees are shot
I look forward to the post