PpPete
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Saddle is a bit "nose up" isn't it?
Somehow the Carradice really suits it, but do you need the rack as well?
Somehow the Carradice really suits it, but do you need the rack as well?
The saddle was nose up, i had only just finished putting it together, took the picture and noticed it was, I have now leveled it. The rack is used to carry my gear for work in a pannier bag, the rack is off for running around.porkypete said:Saddle is a bit "nose up" isn't it?
Somehow the Carradice really suits it, but do you need the rack as well?
Tharg2007 said:if its anything like my raleigh R700 then im sure its a very nice ride
GazK said:A couple of months ago I took delivery of this from a local gentleman:
This is my summer project - to upgrade the bike to a modern/classic all day comfort bike for road and towpath riding. The aim is to give it the benefit of modern tech without losing the classic look of the bike.
Well stage 1 is complete: narrow sakae bars and suicide levers replaced with Nitto Randonnuers, Acor Cross Top levers and Shimano 105 brifters. The Weinmann centre pulls have been replaced with Tektro dual pivots, and the whole lot wrapped in brooks bar tape and hemp twine (much swearing at this point). Here we go:
The next stage is new wheels (handbuilt by me - the existing bearings are on the way out) and cassette, new rear mech and STI shifting - the brifters aint brifting at the moment.
I'm quite pleased with the look so far, and the handling & braking is hugely improved. What does everyone think?