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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-19, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,689
Posted By Raleigh74

Tsunado ...

Tsunado

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/308559-t-u-tsunado-unicorn-headbadge-what-bike-help.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-19, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,009
Posted By Raleigh74

Very nice! I like the black even if it is a...

Very nice! I like the black even if it is a respray. I believe the max cog for that derailleur is around 28, you might have to grind up some of the steepest hills. Beautiful time to ride in WNC. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-19, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Omg
Views: 1,480
Posted By Raleigh74

Wow is right

Wow is right
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,641
Posted By Raleigh74

Very cool paint! Nice score :thumb:

Very cool paint! Nice score :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-19, 03:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,318
Posted By Raleigh74

Likely a Gazelle built Grand Prix, like mine. The...

Likely a Gazelle built Grand Prix, like mine. The additional dropout serial number was only in 1973 so far as my research has shown...so the lack of it doesn’t rule out a Grand Prix. Who paints over...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-19, 02:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,115
Posted By Raleigh74

:love:

:love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-26-19, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,973
Posted By Raleigh74

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/15e24bbc_53e3_4f12_8d82_1de46553a023_66a9efd9007a6a92b1a730dce58e257c86c10028.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-19, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,973
Posted By Raleigh74

Mine has a fully chromed drive side chain stay...

Mine has a fully chromed drive side chain stay with Colnago pantograph in yellow. I can take a pic tomorrow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,654
Posted By Raleigh74

This is the obvious answer. Which it’s why I’ve...

This is the obvious answer. Which it’s why I’ve been eyeing the VO threadless option for a while for my low end, yet sentimental Raleigh Grand Prix.

I see no benefit in going threadless if BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,973
Posted By Raleigh74

One more thing. I’ve never seen a super recessed...

One more thing. I’ve never seen a super recessed bolt on a stem before, was this factory with an additional cap? You can’t tell from the pic, but the Allen bolt is way down there. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,973
Posted By Raleigh74

Colnago Victory

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,862
Posted By Raleigh74

Nice score! Looking forward to an update, with...

Nice score! Looking forward to an update, with brake levers not pointed to the sky.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By Raleigh74

Yeah, that's a bummer about the headset. The way...

Yeah, that's a bummer about the headset. The way I look at it though, whatever non-consumable things you put on a free/cheap frame can end up back in the parts bin if it doesn't work out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 06:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By Raleigh74

Can’t beat a free bike. I too have a Gazelle...

Can’t beat a free bike. I too have a Gazelle made Raleigh Grand Prix, same color as yours. Mine is a 1973 as indicated by the additional SN on the drive side rear dropout.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,622
Posted By Raleigh74

My Nishiki Medalist in captivity - Tange 1,...

My Nishiki Medalist in captivity - Tange 1, Superbe brakes, Cyclone derailleurs. It’s mid overhaul, but I couldn’t resist with all the other Nishiki being posted.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,787
Posted By Raleigh74

Mine are all keepers until they aren’t. I can...

Mine are all keepers until they aren’t. I can only ride one at a time after all and space is limited, so if something comes along that I like more then I have to make a decision. But I completely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,062
Posted By Raleigh74

Very cool, nice job!

Very cool, nice job!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-19, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,877
Posted By Raleigh74

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/76390a48_0891_49fe_bf0c_381e7506981c_ec7d03b4b60005f2959e865976df7a458f155769.jpeg

A later Torpado, but I feel like it would be at...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-28-19, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 986
Posted By Raleigh74

Thanks for replying noglider. Hazetguy hooked me...

Thanks for replying noglider. Hazetguy hooked me up with a set that will work, locally.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-27-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 986
Posted By Raleigh74

Yeah, I checked. It’s close, but even maxed out...

Yeah, I checked. It’s close, but even maxed out the pads don’t seat fully.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-27-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 986
Posted By Raleigh74

WTB 27” alloy wheelset

This is purely a test the waters situation. I have a 1973 Raleigh Grand Prix with sentimental value that has original steel wheels. I rarely ride it, but would like to.

It’s low end, it’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-19, 07:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,495
Posted By Raleigh74

Out of curiosity, what size? If you remember. ...

Out of curiosity, what size? If you remember. I’m just trying to make myself feel better for missing that where I live.

Nothing is wrong with you, I come and go with obsessed...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-23-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,278
Posted By Raleigh74

Beautiful bike, glws!

Beautiful bike, glws!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-23-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,272
Posted By Raleigh74

I may be interested in the wheel set pending...

I may be interested in the wheel set pending pics. Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 06:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,466
Posted By Raleigh74

Excellent job with the photography! I picked up...

Excellent job with the photography! I picked up my copy a month or so ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 05:02 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,454
Posted By Raleigh74

I’ve done this too, but the chain was at the end...

I’ve done this too, but the chain was at the end of its life...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-18-19, 11:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,473
Posted By Raleigh74

Beautiful frame...this is really tempting.

Beautiful frame...this is really tempting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,719
Posted By Raleigh74

Absolutely. I don’t have the opportunity to ride...

Absolutely. I don’t have the opportunity to ride as much as I’d like, and summer in SC isn’t especially inviting for a long ride. I do most of my riding in the spring and fall.

But, I don’t have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By Raleigh74

As T-Mar said, it’s a large frame. The seat is...

As T-Mar said, it’s a large frame. The seat is slammed. Make sure it will work for you before driving to check it out. If it is your size, I would guess no more than $50-$75 value where I live. ...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-23-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Posted By Raleigh74

I’m worried about the fork, looks like the...

I’m worried about the fork, looks like the steerer tube may be bent...or could be the angle of the pic.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-23-19, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Posted By Raleigh74

Romic White Eagle/Polish Eagle

I’ve been causally watching this on Facebook marketplace, price keeps dropping. It’s my size, and I like the look.

I know very little about Romic. I do know they were built in Texas and early ones...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,309
Posted By Raleigh74

Nice score! It should clean up nicely. ...

Nice score! It should clean up nicely.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/800x650/68df9a20_3dd6_41e9_9ba0_83898def1015_351dad15dcfe03c2d76714011c03b2b36d55dd5c.jpeg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-18-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,841
Posted By Raleigh74

Beautiful bike, the paint looks great for its...

Beautiful bike, the paint looks great for its age. GLWS!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-19, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,255
Posted By Raleigh74

I surprisingly found the time to finish it up...

I surprisingly found the time to finish it up tonight.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-19, 04:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,255
Posted By Raleigh74

I know, I know. But hey, they are both Italian. ...

I know, I know. But hey, they are both Italian. I appreciate the offer, but it doesn’t really bother me. The too short housing did, and my OCD kicked in. So I fixed it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-19, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,255
Posted By Raleigh74

I’m very happy with the ride so far, it’s a great...

I’m very happy with the ride so far, it’s a great bike. I actually passed on an all original 56 cm (ctc) Torpado Alpha at a great price maybe a week before you posted this frame for sale, so this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-19, 05:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,255
Posted By Raleigh74

I was going to wait until I wrapped the bars to...

I was going to wait until I wrapped the bars to post an update but with my schedule these days, that could be weeks from now :rolleyes:

I took it out for a shakedown ride this past weekend, great...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-16-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By Raleigh74

Hell, for that price I’ll see what I can do with...

Hell, for that price I’ll see what I can do with it. PM on the way
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 200,988
Posted By Raleigh74

Attempted to rodent proof my bike shed today. If...

Attempted to rodent proof my bike shed today. If I can at least cut down on chewed acorns from squirrels and mouse droppings, I’ll consider it a success. Also ran cables for on the Torpado and took...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,781
Posted By Raleigh74

Looks very similar to my Nishiki Medalist (minus...

Looks very similar to my Nishiki Medalist (minus the canti brakes) and like yours it was all original with very few miles, just super dirty. Congrats on your find. Nishiki doesn’t get enough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 74,830
Posted By Raleigh74

I had a Peugeot with 103 for a while, sold it a...

I had a Peugeot with 103 for a while, sold it a few months ago because it was too small. It was heavy, too heavy in my opinion. Around 27lbs fully built with mostly original components.

But,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 95,506
Posted By Raleigh74

Happy early Father’s Day to all the fellow dads...

Happy early Father’s Day to all the fellow dads out there. I’m celebrating with this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,911
Posted By Raleigh74

I use WD-40 to flush freewheels, works well the...

I use WD-40 to flush freewheels, works well the clean exterior too. Let them sit for a day and drain after spinning like crazy to get all the gunk out, then lube with Phil’s tenacious oil.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-14-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By Raleigh74

Beautiful, if only I had the funds in the budget....

Beautiful, if only I had the funds in the budget. glws!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-19, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,163
Posted By Raleigh74

This is what I’ve done as well and it’s by far...

This is what I’ve done as well and it’s by far the easiest route, although you do run the risk of snapping off a tab.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,176
Posted By Raleigh74

Agreed

Agreed
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-08-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,940
Posted By Raleigh74

The addition of mystery reeled me in...PM on the...

The addition of mystery reeled me in...PM on the way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-19, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,877
Posted By Raleigh74

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,067
Posted By Raleigh74

I like ACE, the good ones are few and far between...

I like ACE, the good ones are few and far between now. There was an “ACE coming soon” sign where I used to live in West Asheville for years and when it finally opened, I had to move. It was a cruel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,067
Posted By Raleigh74

Exactly, that’s why I shuddered when checking...

Exactly, that’s why I shuddered when checking eBay.
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