Raleigh Super Course
02-13-11, 03:07 PM
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Raleigh Super Course
Any thoughts on using a '79 Raleigh SC as an upright light touring machine. (Change out bars and stem) The reason I ask is I may have found a NIB one locally. Tim
02-13-11, 03:10 PM
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They are nice bikes, and one in NOS condition is worth keeping and enjoying. If you get it post some pictures.
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02-13-11, 03:15 PM
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The 79 era is the finest example of the SC in my eyes. Forged dropouts and suntour barcons!!! (I have one that is very similar and makes an excellent light tourer).
02-13-11, 03:22 PM
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I'll hang on to the original bits, I was thinking upright because of a neck injury and 2 (two) surgeries on it, I can no longer ride drop bars without LOTS of pain. Tim
02-13-11, 03:24 PM
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You might find the handling a bit wonky with an upright setup as it has a steeper front end than earlier versions.
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02-13-11, 03:42 PM
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I kind of figured the steering would be different, anything is twitchy tho when compared to my 50's Phillips Roadster. Tim
02-13-11, 04:08 PM
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I'll swap you a 23" Sports in need of a little TLC- It's a good deal if you think about, it's already set up with Northroads plus it's got loads of C&V Patina.....Priceless
02-13-11, 10:41 PM
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I have a '78, and it although it lacks braze-ons, it has good geometry for an all-day rider, and is neither exceptionally heavy, nor exceptionaly fragile.
However, I found the gold one to be far superior to the red one.
However, I found the gold one to be far superior to the red one.
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02-14-11, 08:46 AM
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Hey Gnome, tempting as it is, 23" is "two short", inches that is. My roadster and the found Raleigh are both 25" frames..... Tim
Ben, is that a Raleigh "Tourist" ?
Ben, is that a Raleigh "Tourist" ?
02-14-11, 09:26 AM
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However, I found the gold one to be far superior to the red one
Here's a (crappy) picture of me and mine
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02-14-11, 10:44 AM
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I've had a '77 Super Course frame and fork hanging in the garage now for 12 years which I one day hoped to make something along the lines of a Super Tourer out of.
https://www.bulgier.net/pics/bike/Cat...uperTourer.jpg
I'd use the SC frameset, the SC wheels, a good light crankset and maybe Suntour Cyclone gear changers. I'd use a pair of ally north road bars and the original GB stem and maybe a nice leather saddle. I've even got a pair of matching red fenders off a junked Raleigh Sprite. I was thinking of maybe using a set of Stronglight 93 cranks or similar which I have several of, or else maybe a TA Cyclotourist crankset I have here might be the ticket.
The result would be very similar to the original SuperTourer model but with a lesser frame, which to me at my size may be a plus.
https://www.bulgier.net/pics/bike/Cat...uperTourer.jpg
I'd use the SC frameset, the SC wheels, a good light crankset and maybe Suntour Cyclone gear changers. I'd use a pair of ally north road bars and the original GB stem and maybe a nice leather saddle. I've even got a pair of matching red fenders off a junked Raleigh Sprite. I was thinking of maybe using a set of Stronglight 93 cranks or similar which I have several of, or else maybe a TA Cyclotourist crankset I have here might be the ticket.
The result would be very similar to the original SuperTourer model but with a lesser frame, which to me at my size may be a plus.
02-14-11, 11:05 PM
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The 79/80 Super Course had a much racier geometry than the previous one. Much nicer equipment, too.
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02-15-11, 07:46 PM
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I'm suspicious of this "racy" geometry. I like my geometry. I'll have to get one and try it out.
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Anything is tour-worthy in my eyes. If you love it, ride it.
I love my 73 SC for city / light touring.
I love my 73 SC for city / light touring.
02-15-11, 08:36 PM
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^^ Best Color.
Mine was the same color (what was left of it) before I repainted it.
Mine was the same color (what was left of it) before I repainted it.
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02-21-11, 01:12 PM
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I've got an old well worn SC out back, I've been thinking about redoing it as an upright tourer in black. Its read now but faded to sort of an orange and pink color.
02-21-11, 02:19 PM
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I see you cut the skirts on you saddle. How is that working out for you? I ask because one of the skirts split on the B72 on my Tourist. It stopped at the top. In the mid 60s, Brooks apparently used two pieces of leather- the big piece with the skirts, and a structural "doubler" under it. The double is intact and the split stopped where the doubler begins. I had the skirt patched by a shoe repair place once, but it let go so I'm looking at my options, one of which is to trim the skirts.
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My skirt was splitting, too so I figured I didn't have anything to loose. I haven't put enough miles on it to vouch for the durability but it sure looks cool. I didn't know about a doubler. I'll have to look under there and see.
Here's the before pic;
Here's some after closeups;
Here's the before pic;
Here's some after closeups;
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Just kidding about that before pic. I started with a way shabbier saddle.