Modernising a classic retro bike

[TonyMerryfield]

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...punishable by replacement of ALL the bikes you own with one slightly worn out Raleigh Activator...

I may also be in trouble - wait, is there just one slightly worn out Raleigh Activator? Do we have to share it?

 

[Silvergoat]

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We may well have to – one on the front, one on the "backy" and someone pedalling. Unless there's a wormhole portal in time to a dusty warehouse somewhere with Activators that never shipped. Spokey Dokeys would be the icing on the beast of shame

 

[TonyMerryfield]

Nah, I think all the unsold Activators were buried in landfill in New Mexico. Besides, this one sounds like someone really loved to ride it...

Right, I'm off to find original bits for our new shared ride - hope y'all like you components made out of rusty tin.

 

[Silvergoat]

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and repurposed gardening implements...

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Do what feels right, but I wouldn't ruin a *significant* bike. As said, most were mass produced, and not often rare.

My current project is a NOS 1991 carbon frame, mostly period correct and with complimentary components, but with 9 speed thumbies and cassette, plus a set of Mary bars. Why not?

From an aesthetics point of view, the only thing that slightly bugs me is a mishmash of parts. But that applies equally to full retro builds. all modern kit on a retro frame can work really well. Parts bin specials just aren't my cup of tea; not that my feelings should stop anyone doing what they want to do!

 

[Silvergoat]

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Do Mary bars make one eligible for an 'Activator' dare I ask?

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

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Do Mary bars make one eligible for an 'Activator' dare I ask?

probably, but sometimes an itch needs to be scratched!

 

[Silvergoat]

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Absolutely! Although it looks the retro part, a flat bar is quite unforgiving on the old wrists, particularly on a fully rigid bike. I swapped to riser bars and loved them. The angles are more ergonomic and give a comfortable ride on a rigid bike – they seem to take the edge off the bumps and jolts. I guess bar ends on risers is most heinous offence... I've got my eye on some hi-polished On-One Fleegles at the mo.

 

[TonyMerryfield]

...one slightly worn out Raleigh Activator...

My new ride?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-Activ ... 25a9d05dd6

 

[Matthews]

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Retromod for me , 97 Lava dome , rerouted cables , 2X9, discs , fox F32's external BB and tubeless , yes I WILL be riding at the Yorkshire weekender
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