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1984 Raleigh Quasar 12

1984 Raleigh Quasar 12 Racer. Aero 80s style. Unfortunately there's some rust on the bike and a dent on the down tube. Used as a commuter, every day of the year. Very responsive and rigid. Looking to get some nicer new tyres, with a classic gum wall. Brakes are very dodge. Considering a Retroshift Upgrade. Shifters and front derailleur do no function correctly. Could transfer Selle Anatomica and Honey bar tape when riding for fun in the summer.

Frame:
Reynolds 501 Chromalloy-M Double Butted

Fork/Headset:
Reynolds Forks/Tange

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Suntour Custom A/Tange

Pedals:
Shimano SP362

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Simplex

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Dura-Ace 7401/Suntour Custom A

Handlebars/Stem:
Raleigh Aero Alloy/Suntour Custom A

Saddle/Seatpost:
Team USPS Selle San Marco Aspide/Tange

Brakes:
Weinmann 500s

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Rimtec/Helicomatic/Continental Gatorskin Ultra

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Nobrand/Helicomatic/Continental GP4000

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Clean-Up

Added by Sonic_Hedge_Hog. Last updated over 10 years ago.

5 Comments

sloman

sloman says:

Dents and scrapes are history. I have them in spades on all my bikes,just a sign that they are well loved. I think your shift levers are reversed. That may explain the shifting problems. The brakes are prob. just old,hard pads but don't expect super stops. Just the nature of the beast. Great ride.

Posted over 10 years ago

Sonic_Hedge_Hog

Sonic_Hedge_Hog says:

Could be that! The front derailleur will change when adjusted and then just stop changing after a ride or two.
You're right though. Great fun to cycle.

Posted over 10 years ago

LeeBolton

LeeBolton says:

Sweet lv be bars have there any makers details love to get some

Posted about 11 years ago

Sonic_Hedge_Hog

Sonic_Hedge_Hog says:

Nothing at all on them. Had old Cinelli tape previously but I'm not sure if that's a clue. Could be the Raleigh Alloy Aero as originally came with the bike.

Posted about 11 years ago

Fazz7

Fazz7 says:

nice ride!
dig those handlebars

Posted over 11 years ago