Raleigh banana rescue.

[Ret spotter]

Bought this raleigh banana frame for £5 from a local bootsale. Guy said he was scrapping it if not sold so saved it from certain death. Bolted on some old parts and serviced others and got myself a nice little commuter. Bearing in mind my commute has no hills its perfect. No rust or dents and everything's straight (ish). Running a single speed and rx100 brakes with shimano 600 pedals. Sorry no pics of before.

 

[ktuludays]

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well rescued. had one myself a few years back and after a hefty refurbishment decided i didn't like riding it so sold it. still like them though and would love a 753 model

 

[Nob]

Looks in good original condition & a bargain for a fiver!

Just put your QR levers on the other non-drive side......... :facepalm:

 

[Ret spotter]

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Strangely nice to ride also. Simple but a killer on hills with the original crankset. Going to switch it out. Don't worry about it being stolen when I leave it chained up at work also so happy days

 

[Maca]

Nice save, but don't know if its just me or the angle but those forks look wrong in last pic, look like have been pushed back.

 

[Ret spotter]

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They are fine just the angle of the photo and that the bars are turned slightly... And I'm poor at taking a decent picture :facepalm:

 

[kingbling]

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They are fine just the angle of the photo and that the bars are turned slightly... And I'm poor at taking a decent picture :facepalm:

Don't worry we can't all be David Bailey good save though

 

[Maca]

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Ah, cool. I did say could just be the angle. And as I said nice save (y)

 

[Ret spotter]

Thanks

 

[AndyMart]

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Classic paint scheme, always make me smile. Looks great enjoy.