Originally Posted by cudak888
(Post 10545954)
The lugs don't stump me as much as the well-done lug shorelines and tasteful seat stay cap.
By comparison, a '74 Capella-lugged Competition: http://www.jaysmarine.com/raleigh_comp_craft5.jpg ...not that I'm saying either of these two bikes are particularly representative examples. -Kurt |
Hmm, maybe I should sell mine. It's a 1971. I should show you closeups of the lugwork. It's damned good. They got sloppy in subsequent years!
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Hey, Neal, you know more about Raleighs of this vintage than anyone I know. How do you compare the ride quality of the various models? My theory is that the Super Courses, Gran Sports, Competitions, and Internationals have the same or similar geometry and should ride about the same. Am I close?
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Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 10547579)
...My theory is that the Super Courses, Gran Sports, Competitions, and Internationals have the same or similar geometry and should ride about the same. ...
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Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 10547579)
Hey, Neal, you know more about Raleighs of this vintage than anyone I know. How do you compare the ride quality of the various models? My theory is that the Super Courses, Gran Sports, Competitions, and Internationals have the same or similar geometry and should ride about the same. Am I close?
Neal |
This bike was the subject of a prior thread, but what the heck, I’ll post the pics once more…
> 1973 Super Course TT – Flamboyant Red; Shimano bits replacing (damaged) originals. It also has a nice pair of tubulars that were original to the bike – (these, and the color, were primarily what distinguished it from the other SC’s…) Made one year… http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...eTT-side1a.jpg http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...TT-brakesa.jpg http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...eTT-Cranka.jpg http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...rseTT-frta.jpg |
Originally Posted by cudak888
(Post 10545954)
The lugs don't stump me as much as the well-done lug shorelines and tasteful seat stay cap.
By comparison, a '74 Capella-lugged Competition: http://www.jaysmarine.com/raleigh_comp_craft5.jpg ...not that I'm saying either of these two bikes are particularly representative examples. -Kurt |
he told me to come take a look at it. I took the 45 minute trip up the highway. I got there and looked at the bike. The man said it was sold 20 minutes earlier and the buyer was coming back after it. A big waste of my time and a huge disapointment.
It was a mkII but it had the capella lugs. It was solid green. The lettering was the white. The original book was a 74 sc mkII. I thought only 73s had the capella lugs. Was it a carry over from 73 or something? Anybody here have a frameset they want to let go? I have a full shimano 600 arabesque group that I think would look great on 1. Im a 32" standover |
Originally Posted by king*stink
(Post 10551045)
he told me to come take a look at it. I took the 45 minute trip up the highway. I got there and looked at the bike. The man said it was sold 20 minutes earlier and the buyer was coming back after it. A big waste of my time and a huge disapointment.
It was a mkII but it had the capella lugs. It was solid green. The lettering was the white. The original book was a 74 sc mkII. I thought only 73s had the capella lugs. Was it a carry over from 73 or something? Anybody here have a frameset they want to let go? I have a full shimano 600 arabesque group that I think would look great on 1. Im a 32" standover I just checked the 74 Raleigh MkII catalog, and to my surprise I learned that my Green SC (pictured earlier in this thread) is a '73 also, since it too has the Capella lugs... The one the seller sold out from under you was an interesting transitional 74 bike, with 73 features on it. Kinda cool. I cannot help you with a Frame, but as I stated in the preamble to this thread - SC's are still attainable for those of us who really want one. I don't think it will always be that way though - they are truly great bikes and will get discovered one day. - Except for the weight, I think the frames are virtual clones of the International, but if that weight makes a difference to you, a big portion of it can be dispensed with the substitution of any decent alloy crank. - A We will look forward to seeing yours one day soon |
King - Funny I bought a SC frame last fall because I had an Arabesque group but I ended up deciding to build it up stock b/c I love the Cyclone GT and barcons so much.
As auchencrow mentioned, they come up quite often and typically at reasonable prices. I snagged a complete and all original (minus the back wheel) 76? two weeks ago for a flippable price. I'm still trying to figure out how to shrink the frame by 2-4 cm if anybody has any suggestions... I posted this in another thread where I complained about buying another SC that didn't fit but couldn't pass up. This is how it looked when I rode it home in work clothes/shoes sans gloves in the freezing cold. It popped up on CL and I left work and hopped on the train soon as I spotted it. Picture it with proper tires, bar tape and a properly mounted seat clamp.... http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...e/100_0246.jpg |
auchencrow, that's really nice. What tires are they?
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I also have cyclone gt and v-gt goodies sitting here waiting for a bike. I just love looking at the arabesque stuff but the sumtour does shift much nicer
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Here is an 81 SC for sale on eBay for just $.99 !
(- I don't think it will stay that way - as noted previously, eBay is where these things are starting to take off. Better scour those garage sales while U can) The paint shows some honest use, but this one has Cyclones, Concave Weinmann rims (nice touring rims surely), and barcons! Pretty tall bike for those who need it. (Click on the Pic for the auction listing) http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...aleigh1981.jpg |
Originally Posted by noglider
(Post 10551890)
auchencrow, that's really nice. What tires are they?
With a readily available supply of superior, inexpensive tires like these, I'll never understand why people switch out their 27" wheels for 700c's. (Good thing for me though - just picked up a NOS pair of mavic Module E clincher rims CHEAP! ) |
Originally Posted by 4Rings6Stars
(Post 10551501)
King - ...
I posted this in another thread where I complained about buying another SC that didn't fit but couldn't pass up. This is how it looked when I rode it home in work clothes/shoes sans gloves in the freezing cold. It popped up on CL and I left work and hopped on the train soon as I spotted it. Picture it with proper tires, bar tape and a properly mounted seat clamp.... http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...e/100_0246.jpg -A |
What kind of brake hoods would've come on a '72? The white Carlton hoods? Anybody know where I can pick up a pair? I'm itching to get it on the road and that, along with an appropriate set of wheels, are my major roadblocks at the moment.
Also, anybody know size seatpost is proper? Since so many other parts on it have been changed out already, I'm inclined to switch to cotterless cranks and an alloy post. Thanks! |
Originally Posted by bibliobob
(Post 10552307)
What kind of brake hoods would've come on a '72? The white Carlton hoods? Anybody know where I can pick up a pair? I'm itching to get it on the road and that, along with an appropriate set of wheels, are my major roadblocks at the moment.
Also, anybody know size seatpost is proper? Since so many other parts on it have been changed out already, I'm inclined to switch to cotterless cranks and an alloy post. Thanks! It would have had white Carlton hoods. These held up extremely well but I've not seen any for sale. If you can't find the Weinmann wheels, consider Arayas as a cheaper, readily available substitute. The rims look pretty close. |
Such great bikes...and its nice to see em built up differently
I've loved mine from the moment I set eyes on her. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_C_ZmRsQylO0/Sp...0/img_0571.jpg originally 'Coffee' color, the paint was destroyed when i got it so did a repaint in '08..now its 'Creme' with brown lug lining...my favorite ride by far. |
Originally Posted by auchencrow
(Post 10552026)
Here is an 81 SC for sale on eBay for just $.99 !
(- I don't think it will stay that way - as noted previously, eBay is where these things are starting to take off. Better scour those garage sales while U can) The paint shows some honest use, but this one has Cyclones, Concave Weinmann rims (nice touring rims surely), and barcons! Pretty tall bike for those who need it. (Click on the Pic for the auction listing) http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...aleigh1981.jpg Fork Looks Bent...but the parts are worth more than .99 ;) |
Originally Posted by Zaphod Beeblebrox
(Post 10552780)
Fork Looks Bent...but the parts are worth more than .99 ;)
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its a bummer but if you can get it for .99c (or relatively cheap) the Crankset, Barcons and Cyclone Rear Derailleur are worth it even if everything else is junk.
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Alrighty... here's another SC that I picked today off CL I don't know what year but here's the numbers...302672 and a 11 on the BB
63.5 cm frame is scratched, but the bike is not to badly worn. Nervex cranks, Shimano derails but the shifters look like Suntour Power Ratchets. Non concave Weinman rims,brakes and a CB stem. is that all original? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ills/001-6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ills/003-3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ills/005-4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ills/006-4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ills/007-4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ills/008-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ills/009-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ills/010-1.jpg |
Damn where do you guys find them I've seen 1 in my area in the last 4 months. Somebody find 1 for me. I'm in Dayton Ohio bthis isn't a very big bike town so things don't pop up so often
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Originally Posted by toytech
(Post 10537593)
I admit I bought it to flip, but a great ride none the less.
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Originally Posted by soonerbills
(Post 10554335)
... Nervex cranks, Shimano derails but the shifters look like Suntour Power Ratchets.
Non concave Weinman rims,brakes and a CB stem. is that all original? Looks like a 71-72 to me. I beleive the Shimano DRs/Suntour changers, saddle and foam padded bar tape later additions. The rims, crank, GB stem and brakes are original, with the possible exception of the hoods. What is the sticker on the seat tube? |
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