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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,037
Posted By Dboyle

I had the same problem while restoring my Raleigh...

I had the same problem while restoring my Raleigh RRA. I think it’s the same problem anyway. Simply flip the spindle and insert it into the BB. That provided the right clearances for me. Counter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By Dboyle

Gipiemme Exploit

Hi everyone. can anyone explain the history of Gipiemme Exploit derailleurs?

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,037
Posted By Dboyle

Spindle orientation

Have you tried reversing the spindle?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-18, 02:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,471
Posted By Dboyle

The head badge decal is odd. SBDU did...

The head badge decal is odd. SBDU did occasionally use the decal on the head tube, mainly for their time trial bikes, but others also. The lack of the plastic Raleigh USA head badge may give more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-18, 09:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,471
Posted By Dboyle

if you check out A Hampsten’s Landshark bike the...

if you check out A Hampsten’s Landshark bike the seat cluster on this frame is identical. AND not like what Raleigh would have built, I think. Can this actually be a Landshark frame in Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-18, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,097
Posted By Dboyle

I had a similar problem with a Raleigh Grand...

I had a similar problem with a Raleigh Grand Prix, Except that it turned out not to be the freewheel. The stock Simplex Prestige rear derailleur would not keep enough tension on the chain and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,455
Posted By Dboyle

Hmmm. The 1985 Raleigh USA catalog lists them as...

Hmmm. The 1985 Raleigh USA catalog lists them as custom frames (that probably really means a custom order frame vs. an actual custom frame). That is the catalog I used to order the frame from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-18, 12:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,455
Posted By Dboyle

The custom order frames in red and black were...

The custom order frames in red and black were actually made in England. One option was the 753 frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-18, 12:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,455
Posted By Dboyle

To add a bit more confusion, I have a 1980's...

To add a bit more confusion, I have a 1980's Raleigh USA, red triangle tubes and black stays and forks, original paint and decals, and it has a 531C Reynolds decal.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-18, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 716
Posted By Dboyle

Regina freewheel small cog

Hello, I have a Regina Extra Oro freewheel (two prong removal type) with a 14 too cog as the small cog. I would like to replace that with a 12 tooth small cog I have. The problem is that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,751
Posted By Dboyle

Nothing to do with Triumph. TI are the initials...

Nothing to do with Triumph. TI are the initials for Tube Investments (I wrote Tube Industries above which is not correct).


As I also noted above, Tube Investments also owned Reynolds and that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,751
Posted By Dboyle

I have to disagree with your timeframe. 'TI...

I have to disagree with your timeframe. 'TI RALEIGH' dates to the mid 1970's. Bikes marked as TI RALEIGH were built by the Raleigh skunkworks at Ilkeston England with serial numbers that began with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-17, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,342
Posted By Dboyle

The bike shop you are referring to with the black...

The bike shop you are referring to with the black Paramount is University Bikes on Pearl Street in Boulder-- a couple blocks west of the Pearl Street Mall.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,751
Posted By Dboyle

Except for their custom order frames (the red and...

Except for their custom order frames (the red and black ones). They were made in Nottingham.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-17, 01:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,545
Posted By Dboyle

Your best bet is still a shop that supplies paint...

Your best bet is still a shop that supplies paint to body shops. True that they can use a computer to match. Also true that they need a flat surface or the computer will not read the color correctly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-17, 02:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,508
Posted By Dboyle

I am not familiar with the construction of the...

I am not familiar with the construction of the Shimano derailleur, however: I had the same problem with a Raleigh Grand Prix with a Simplex Prestige rear derailleur. Yes the plastic one. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-17, 09:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,106
Posted By Dboyle

As noted below Spray Max is a great option. I...

As noted below Spray Max is a great option. I have used it as part of refinishing many frames. Two things to watch out for: make sure you comply with the safety recommendations regarding...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-17, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,880
Posted By Dboyle

Do not know what bitd means, but there were...

Do not know what bitd means, but there were Allegros all over Colorado in the 1970s. Even if the total remaining is small, and I agree that it might be that case that overall they might be rare. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-17, 10:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 27,257
Posted By Dboyle

I restore a lot of vintage bikes. It is always...

I restore a lot of vintage bikes. It is always great to include a Sedis chain on a bike that should have a Sedis chain. The reality is that, unlike frames or other components, chains wear out. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-17, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,880
Posted By Dboyle

I am not so sure about that. Bikeology sold...

I am not so sure about that. Bikeology sold these, I assume in numbers. I went to the Univ of Colo Boulder and the Spoke bike shop in Boulder sold many. Could be that these were isolated, but it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-17, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,570
Posted By Dboyle

I do not think you are going to be happy. It...

I do not think you are going to be happy. It will be very difficult to remove the accent paint without affecting the original paint. Unless the original paint had a catalyst you will probably...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-17, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,880
Posted By Dboyle

I mostly use eBay. Very few Allegros have shown...

I mostly use eBay. Very few Allegros have shown up there. You would think there would be more. One did come up a few months ago. Good shape and reasonable price. Should have jumped on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-17, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,880
Posted By Dboyle

What's up with Allegro

I've been looking for an Allegro to add to my collection. Origianally they were very available but non seem to come up for sale. I have been watching for a couple years. Any ideas why?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-17, 10:48 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 64,465
Posted By Dboyle

True. But take a look at prices for Schwinn...

True. But take a look at prices for Schwinn Typoon's, Stingrays, and some extent Paramounts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-17, 10:39 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 64,465
Posted By Dboyle

Exactly. Schwinn could not compete with the...

Exactly. Schwinn could not compete with the mystic of the European brands not to mention the weight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-17, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,155
Posted By Dboyle

I still believe that this is a Raleigh-europen...

I still believe that this is a Raleigh-europen frame. Not a frame available in the US at that time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-17, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,155
Posted By Dboyle

I have seen these decals. I could be wrong but I...

I have seen these decals. I could be wrong but I believe these were frames made for the European market.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-17, 09:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,425
Posted By Dboyle

Sorry, fat thumbed that. If the frame is from...

Sorry, fat thumbed that. If the frame is from Ilkeston, or if it is one of the Ilkeston replicas made at Worksop, it might be a great find. If it is one of the lower end, gas pipe, Records then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-17, 10:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,425
Posted By Dboyle

You nailed it. Raleigh is a different Raleigh...

You nailed it. Raleigh is a different Raleigh than it once was. Many of the great marks are the same. Times change. These look like great frames and they do pay respect to the great Raleigh's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-17, 10:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,425
Posted By Dboyle

Then you should go get it. It is a valuable bike...

Then you should go get it. It is a valuable bike as long as it is Ilkeston built on a Worksop team replica. If it's a Record forget it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-17, 10:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,833
Posted By Dboyle

Not on the GS

Not on the GS
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-17, 01:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,833
Posted By Dboyle

Comp GS

The Competition GS would have had Campy drop outs. However, the frame in your photo appears to have a short wheelbase like the GS. The Competition MK's had a relatively, noticeably, long wheelbase....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-17, 01:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,182
Posted By Dboyle

Really nice stem! I believe it is an SR stem...

Really nice stem! I believe it is an SR stem rebranded as SunTour. That would make sense given what SunTour was doing with other components (cranks were rebranded Sugino Mighty Comps etc.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-17, 10:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,182
Posted By Dboyle

It's really a question of time. I have a lot of...

It's really a question of time. I have a lot of bikes, work full time, and do marathon training, so the time I have to spend on the bikes is limited. Wish I could ride more. I'd love to spend time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-17, 10:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,182
Posted By Dboyle

That's sooo true!

That's sooo true!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-17, 09:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,182
Posted By Dboyle

I have a 1979 Raleigh Comp GS that I ride...

I have a 1979 Raleigh Comp GS that I ride occasionally. I'm the original owner. I had an older Comp and the seat stay cap cracked. Raleigh honored the warranty but had no Comp Mark frames in my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-17, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,450
Posted By Dboyle

Absolutely correct. Good powder coat on a...

Absolutely correct. Good powder coat on a lugged frame takes a lot of experience. Powder coat goes on smooth, and is environmentally superior to paint, BUT, when it is heated it flows and tends to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-17, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,182
Posted By Dboyle

1982, NOS, Trek 736 photos

Posting photos of my 1982 Trek 736 that I believe is NOS. I ran across this frame with original Suntour Superbe components around six years ago minus the wheels, stem/bars, saddle, and shifters. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-17, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,480
Posted By Dboyle

That freewheel is tight for sure. It is an alloy...

That freewheel is tight for sure. It is an alloy Gipiemme Chrono Special. If I actually rode the bike I'd change it. Do not think I could get around Colorado very well with those gears!⛰. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,480
Posted By Dboyle

My Mid-1980's, Raleigh Racing USA Custom Order_ Gipiemme

Posting photos of my mid 1980's Raleigh that I custom ordered from Raleigh as a frame set from The Spoke bike shop in Boulder. This frame made in England, not Asia. Delivered with a DuraAce...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-17, 10:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,183
Posted By Dboyle

Beautiful! The seatstay attachment and fork...

Beautiful! The seatstay attachment and fork crown, IMO, make this the most desirable of all the Professionals. Wish it was mine!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,440
Posted By Dboyle

I refinished it. In bad shape when I bought it...

I refinished it. In bad shape when I bought it but no cracks or dents. It is an A9 headset. You are right--very light!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-17, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,440
Posted By Dboyle

1978 Raleigh Team Replica

Hi all, posting photos of my 78 Team Replica. All Campy NR except the headset which is Stronglight. I'll be changing that shortly. This is the same frame as a Raleigh Professional, just in Team...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-17, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,315
Posted By Dboyle

Why would you want to replace them? They are...

Why would you want to replace them? They are part of history. A major part of bike collecting is maintaining originality. if the decals are bad replace them with originals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-17, 10:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,676
Posted By Dboyle

Is it really lacquer? I am not sure what...

Is it really lacquer? I am not sure what Peugeot was doing, but most French bikes of that period, as well as English, were paint. From the photos it looks like paint. Decals were the varnish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-17, 10:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,442
Posted By Dboyle

Raleigh, or whoever now owns the 'Raleigh' name,...

Raleigh, or whoever now owns the 'Raleigh' name, should be applauded for making this bike. Sure, it's not really a Raleigh in historic terms, but what other large manufacturer has brought back a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-17, 04:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,442
Posted By Dboyle

Yes, this replica of the 1970s / 1980s team bikes...

Yes, this replica of the 1970s / 1980s team bikes is nice. Campy equipped also. But Raleigh today is not what it used to be. I suspect the new team replica frame was outsourced to China. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-17, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,353
Posted By Dboyle

That is true for the upper end frames. ...

That is true for the upper end frames. Otherwise, most of the Raleigh's through the International model used rivets. The later Comp GS used the domed screw.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-17, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,353
Posted By Dboyle

I would strongly advise NOT to epoxy the headbage...

I would strongly advise NOT to epoxy the headbage to the frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-17, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,353
Posted By Dboyle

Great question. Takes some ingenuity. I've...

Great question. Takes some ingenuity. I've refinished several Raleigh's. This is how I solved the problem:
Go to a well stocked hardware store. Pick up some very small philips head silver...
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