This bicycle has sat outside for too long. A few years ago replaced BB cables etc. I am getting rather old (70) but I would like to restore the frame and see it in its former glory. Hope you guys get that. I live in Spain and the sun has destroyed the enamel. The frame says Worksop (Carlton) '82 so obviously around the time of the closure. A local will strip the old Weinmann and Campag bits and ultrasonically clean plus no doubt the Shimano XT (wonderful). Question though where do I send the frame and forks?
Raleigh record ace
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Cycleops
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Hello and 
to the forum Jeremy.
When you're allowed please post some pics. Where did the XT come from
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No idea where you'd get it re enameled in Spain. If you can't find anyone maybe find a local car bodywork shop and see if they're willing to help? Full restore won't be cheap but only you know if it's worth it.
Parts should be easy.
You should be able to get the decals from H.Lloyd https://h-lloyd-cycles.myshopify.com/
to the forum Jeremy.When you're allowed please post some pics. Where did the XT come from
?No idea where you'd get it re enameled in Spain. If you can't find anyone maybe find a local car bodywork shop and see if they're willing to help? Full restore won't be cheap but only you know if it's worth it.
Parts should be easy.
You should be able to get the decals from H.Lloyd https://h-lloyd-cycles.myshopify.com/
Hello and
When you're allowed please post some pics. Where did the XT come from
No idea where you'd get it re enameled in Spain. If you can't find anyone maybe find a local car bodywork shop and see if they're willing to help? Full restore won't be cheap but only you know if it's worth it.
Parts should be easy.
You should be able to get the decals from H.Lloyd https://h-lloyd-cycles.myshopify.com/
An original RRA was stolen. Saw the guy a week or two later and chased on wife's Dawes but the so and so have me the slip. That was bought at Rory O Brien's in Romford. To this day I remember the incredible feel and magic when I walked out and gingerly rode it home. Not cheap!
Bought a replacement which is the one I have. This had a Campag derailleur which sheared in the climbs of S Wales and bought another. Shimano 105???. That sheared too. I was an animal in those days. Guess I bought the XT in the mid 90's for £35 and it proved to be the business.
Will send some pics of the bike it in its current sad state.
On a plus note met an ex pro and still up there cyclist who will speak to a Spanish mechanic and send for re-enamelling. Just hope the seat post plays game. What colour? I think flamboyant green.
Sorry to go at length but very excited to ride again. Getting old 70, but anticipate pleasure that you guys will surely understand.
Bought a replacement which is the one I have. This had a Campag derailleur which sheared in the climbs of S Wales and bought another. Shimano 105???. That sheared too. I was an animal in those days. Guess I bought the XT in the mid 90's for £35 and it proved to be the business.
Will send some pics of the bike it in its current sad state.
On a plus note met an ex pro and still up there cyclist who will speak to a Spanish mechanic and send for re-enamelling. Just hope the seat post plays game. What colour? I think flamboyant green.
Sorry to go at length but very excited to ride again. Getting old 70, but anticipate pleasure that you guys will surely understand.
philtalksbx
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Colour is a very personal choice. I chose to tone down the pale green metallic on my frame and went with white last summer. As above, the H Lloyd decals are well worth it.
The frame is brilliant and it rides so smoothly. Lots of component swaps planned this year to go back to 3x7 on the original wheels. Good luck with yours and keep posting the updates.
Well Monday is a big day! Off to a mechanic to strip the frame. Fingers crossed for the seat post. Shot blasting and re-enamelling later don't quite know when. Again hope the 82 frame is passable. Just me, given those conditionals, it will turn out metallic green. Suits me. I will take pictures before it goes and keep you updated. Better I think to send before and after if it can go that far.
Hmmm the cost will not be silly but about what its value will eventually be. Not the point. Just hope to see it in a beautiful state again. It carried me out there and a commuter work horse as well. Just love it.
Hmmm the cost will not be silly but about what its value will eventually be. Not the point. Just hope to see it in a beautiful state again. It carried me out there and a commuter work horse as well. Just love it.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
If it's the black and gold Record Ace in Reynolds Chromo tubing, they ride really nicely! Lots were in 25" frames as was the style for a while....
The clean up has started. Lovely job with the re-enamelling.
Starting from the ground up. Mavic alloy rims cleaned of most of the grey using Mother's. Good but a second going over necessary to remove last of the small black pits.
Question should I attempt to polish/ clean with a drill attachment for best finish?
Starting from the ground up. Mavic alloy rims cleaned of most of the grey using Mother's. Good but a second going over necessary to remove last of the small black pits.
Question should I attempt to polish/ clean with a drill attachment for best finish?
Thank you for your reply. Apologies for the delay in responding. Hubs came up and the stubborn pits cleaned up with mothers and fine wire wool.
Left the seat post for another day. Will cut out and replace.
But**** !!!!the fork threads have given up. In my innocence thought the bottom race and cups would tap in too. Fortunately have a LBS. For the moment assume the threading is 26tpi and researching the best way forward. As Van Morrison said "it's too late to stop now."
Any threads help most welcome. Sometimes one feels like an idiot!
Sent the frame off and came back with the seat post still there. Grrr but dealing with Spanish
