raliegh magnum 1979

[samz]

Hi, I've owned one of these since 1987. Mine was a 1979 model identical to the one in your picture but has since been resprayed. I may be able to help you with original spec.

It is a low spec model, but I would say ideal for a first project, especially a single speed.

The frame tubing is Raleigh/TI industries 18-23 hi tensile steel. ( I call mine my 'gas pipe Raleigh', but I don't dislike it, it is tough.) The bottom bracket and forks will be Raleigh thread (26tpi). You might struggle to find the right BB and headset. Maybe go for threadless.

Chainset is a Raleigh branded Sakae SR double (52/42), with a chainring guard.
Front derailleur is a Shimano Altus LT.
Not sure about rear derailleur, mine had been replaced with a Sachs Huret before I got it.
Brakes are Raleigh branded Weinmann 610/750 centre pulls, with Diacompe "suicide" levers.
Shift levers are Sachs Huret stem mounted.
Wheels were Chromalux 27" rims on Atom hubs, but mine rusted away years ago. Rear had a 5-speed Shimano freewheel.

Hope this is some help to you.

Bruce

Isn't nice when someones actually knows the facts, instead of us other muppits just guessing!

 

[Paul williams]

Hi, I've owned one of these since 1987. Mine was a 1979 model identical to the one in your picture but has since been resprayed. I may be able to help you with original spec.

It is a low spec model, but I would say ideal for a first project, especially a single speed.

The frame tubing is Raleigh/TI industries 18-23 hi tensile steel. ( I call mine my 'gas pipe Raleigh', but I don't dislike it, it is tough.) The bottom bracket and forks will be Raleigh thread (26tpi). You might struggle to find the right BB and headset. Maybe go for threadless.

Chainset is a Raleigh branded Sakae SR double (52/42), with a chainring guard.
Front derailleur is a Shimano Altus LT.
Not sure about rear derailleur, mine had been replaced with a Sachs Huret before I got it.
Brakes are Raleigh branded Weinmann 610/750 centre pulls, with Diacompe "suicide" levers.
Shift levers are Sachs Huret stem mounted.
Wheels were Chromalux 27" rims on Atom hubs, but mine rusted away years ago. Rear had a 5-speed Shimano freewheel.

Hope this is some help to you.

Bruce

Isn't nice when someones actually knows the facts, instead of us other muppits just guessing!

Bruce,

thank you, this is a great help

 

[Paul williams]

All,

Thank you this is a great help, I am now looking for a “donor” bike. Anyone got any ideas?

Attached is all I have, so will be an interesting first project

paul

 

[Paul williams]

UPDATE

I have found a “donor” bike from a online auction site

 

[Spokesmann]

Well done, look forward to seeing more of the rebuild.

 

[twosheds]

That is a lucky find.

Is that bike the same size as your frame?
The picture is a bit small, but that headtube looks quite short. In which case the front fork won't fit your existing frame because the steerer tube will be too short. Otherwise that bike looks to have most of what you need.

Looking forward to further reports.


Bruce

 

[Paul williams]

That is a lucky find.

Is that bike the same size as your frame?
The picture is a bit small, but that headtube looks quite short. In which case the front fork won't fit your existing frame because the steerer tube will be too short. Otherwise that bike looks to have most of what you need.

Looking forward to further reports.


Bruce

bruce,

Great find! Frame is a lot smaller but your right I can use brakes ect picked up a later model set of front forks for £5 so I am reusing the head set and drops.

bikes just been sand blasted so now looking for a local company to spray

paul