Recent content by Chdot

Yeah know what you mean. They are an odd shape (compared with what I am used to) Want to keep (they are original), but not entirely compatible with my riding style and bar end shifter.

“Barn Find - Rare Bikes for Restoration” I often wonder if there are more old barns than classic bikes…

Yeah, can’t decide on toe clips. Have several pairs and red straps. Haven’t used for years. Will try them. Ah the hanger. I put it there because I have a pair of GB centre-pulls that I thought might work better than the GB side-pulls (original). But they are fine (with Shimano levers)...

Must change ferrule on rear cable!

Getting there I’ve built the back wheel to match the front - round hole Normandy hubs, 32 & 40 with Conloy rims and 15G spokes. Replaced TA 44 with a 34. The DNP 8 speed 11-32T freewheel means I can get up most things and do about 20mph on the flat - don’t pedal downhill much these days...

Also found this Knew I had it somewhere, but actually thought it was a 10mm Now i don’t need the Raleigh spanner!

Couldn’t find this when you replied. Picked up (with permission) when I had a tour of the Raleigh factory in about 1981. There was a bin full of them waiting for the next process. Don’t suppose there are many ‘blanks’ around.

Personal choice… Gear mech/cable interim Brake levers not in same place as each other Finding out what is most comfortable Saddle off other bike, not comfortable (yet) Expect bars will be swivelled and stem raised Marginally adjustments, marginal gains Most fun, fast too.

Evolving Not sure about white bar tape Reused so slightly grubby Maybe black Brakes work Gears need tweaking Ride tomorrow Wheels next week

Getting there Rode it with original GB levers. As expected, not adequate for operating brakes when riding on hoods. Swapped rear lever for 105. Noticeably better. Will add matching lever. ‘Period appropriate’ wheels still to be built. 105 rear mech to be replaced shortly. Add bar...

Thanks Sound promising for general use

Looks good How are the tyres? I bought some a while ago for a similar bike, but haven’t fitted yet.

More progress Got new TA bolts in the post and fitted to Williams B100 chainset (Had to file edge of hole in TA ring)

Talking of GB “GB Components are back!“ https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/best-of-british-components.490295/page-17#post-3697936