The first idea was to strip the bike, paint it and put some new stickers on. But I really liked the used and weathered look. So I kept it the way it was and gave it a few layers of clear lacquer. I use the bike every day to get to work.
Frame:
Reynolds 20-30 high tensile steel (built July 1980 Worksop England)
Fork/Headset:
Steel/ Raleigh
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Raleigh branded SR Sakae/ Raleigh
Pedals:
SR Sakae/ ZĂ©fal Christophe toeclips/ Brooks leather toe straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Miche 18T/ SR Sakae 42T
Derailleurs/Shifters:
None
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle San Marco Rolls/BREV 25.4
Brakes:
Modolo Speedy (front only)/ BLB Crosstop
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mach1/ Miche Primato/ Schwalbe Lugano
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mach1/ Miche Primato /Schwalbe Lugano
Accessories:
Bags of fun
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Added by deJaGert. Last updated about 8 years ago.
As of about 8 years ago, deJaGert has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
retroracer says:
Hey - if you ever feel like selling this ride - let me know. In the market for a TI.
Posted about 7 years ago