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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-21, 11:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,423
Posted By PeeCee

Not wrong there mate. Here's a still taken from...

Not wrong there mate.
Here's a still taken from my Fly6 of a Dugite I had to bunny hop over as it came out of long grass right in front of me.
Luckily I was standing up on the pedals riding up hill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,628
Posted By PeeCee

Why a Raleigh. Buy the best you can afford. ...

Why a Raleigh.

Buy the best you can afford.

Two things determined why I bought my Raleigh.

1/ The first race (style) bike I ever rode was a Raleigh

2/ I'm English
Forum: Touring
06-08-20, 07:33 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,418
Posted By PeeCee

For a dishing tool I used a straight length of...

For a dishing tool I used a straight length of timber, longer than the wheel rim diameter. Screwed a short Hex Head in the centre along the length. Then screwed two long Hex Heads in to match the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-20, 09:15 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,692
Posted By PeeCee

I use fish oil from an aerosol. It does the trick...

I use fish oil from an aerosol. It does the trick but years from now:cry:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-20, 07:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,063
Posted By PeeCee

Leather is my choice. I use the Purple Brooks...

Leather is my choice. I use the Purple Brooks leather wrap on my Purple 71 Raleigh Competition. I oil it occasionally along with the Brooks Professional saddle. Both the tape and saddle have aged...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-20, 12:00 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,477
Posted By PeeCee

Movistar Team on Canyon as well.

Movistar Team on Canyon as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-20, 11:47 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,477
Posted By PeeCee

Team Katusha Alpecin. One of the biggest teams on...

Team Katusha Alpecin. One of the biggest teams on the world tour.
I see a fair amount of them here in Perth Australia, they look the part and from what I've heard are very good.
We are being ripped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,327
Posted By PeeCee

Love the paint work on the Centurion

Love the paint work on the Centurion
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 16,795
Posted By PeeCee

I didn't see it my self but a newspaper here in...

I didn't see it my self but a newspaper here in Perth included several blank pages at the back of a recent edition, with dotted lines marking sheet sizes.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-20, 12:03 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,459
Posted By PeeCee

What ever :-/

What ever :-/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-20, 10:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,928
Posted By PeeCee

Bang on. I use Campagnolo pedals with...

Bang on.
I use Campagnolo pedals with Christophe toe clips and straps not only because they work but they look great on my 71 Raleigh Comp.
After buying some slotted cleats that weren't very good...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,459
Posted By PeeCee

I have an old Giant wet weather bike with 9 speed...

I have an old Giant wet weather bike with 9 speed 105, it hasn't missed a beat in years and is far smoother than my 10 speed SRAM Red (black edition) which I seem to be constantly adjusting.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 13,181
Posted By PeeCee

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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1991 Concorde Aquila. Felt the need for a C&V steel that I could comfortably...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-19, 02:03 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 43,557
Posted By PeeCee

I agree. No ragged edges with strands of carbon...

I agree. No ragged edges with strands of carbon fiber showing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,390
Posted By PeeCee

Good point crank_addict. But more importantly...

Good point crank_addict. But more importantly than the aero thing which will only be of any worth to those at the very top of the tree as far as performance is concerned is the aesthetics of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-19, 06:50 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 14,937
Posted By PeeCee

Before reading through this thread I was of the...

Before reading through this thread I was of the view that any part replaced should be at least period for better or for worse. But having looked at the many pictures here, I get where the other line...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-19, 06:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,374
Posted By PeeCee

Thanks Fahrenheit531. It's an amazing bike to...

Thanks Fahrenheit531. It's an amazing bike to ride. I appreciate the thoughts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-19, 03:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,374
Posted By PeeCee

Thanks USAZorro I'll take that. She has been...

Thanks USAZorro
I'll take that. She has been lovingly restored and looked after.
I can tell you that she rides as good as she looks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-19, 02:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,374
Posted By PeeCee

Hi All As promised here are some pictures of...

Hi All

As promised here are some pictures of my Lilac and Blue Raleigh Competition.

1971 stamped 'F' on Bottom Bracket.

Drop outs, Zeus forged.

Derailleurs, Campagnolo Nuovo Record.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-19, 11:13 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,204
Posted By PeeCee

Hi Road Fan I think your right. It's whats...

Hi Road Fan
I think your right. It's whats available and whats affordable at the time otherwise we may never get to ride them, and it's definitely, without doubt great riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-19, 09:04 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,204
Posted By PeeCee

Hi Bikemig The drop outs are forged Zeus with...

Hi Bikemig
The drop outs are forged Zeus with "ZEUS Competition" stamped on them.
I remember having the same thoughts as you. Would the NR work on the Zeus drop out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,204
Posted By PeeCee

Thanks Road Fan. For me its not about having a...

Thanks Road Fan.
For me its not about having a bike to show but about riding it.
All the parts are period and it's probably better now than when it was new.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 01:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,374
Posted By PeeCee

Thank's. I think Lilac is a better description of...

Thank's. I think Lilac is a better description of the colour, and I did search using this word when building it.

PeeCee
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 01:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,374
Posted By PeeCee

Hi noglider The frame and fork set came from...

Hi noglider
The frame and fork set came from California. I remember it had a shop sticker on the down tube near the bottom bracket. It was rectangle in shape, white background and a blue shop logo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-19, 08:17 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,374
Posted By PeeCee

Thanks noglider and USAZorro I'm in Perth...

Thanks noglider and USAZorro
I'm in Perth Western Australia
I referred back to this thread many times along with The Head Badge site and several others when building my Competition.
It was all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-19, 12:58 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,204
Posted By PeeCee

We all ride bikes and all have to replace bits...

We all ride bikes and all have to replace bits that either wear out, break, fall off or just aren't good enough for what we want.
If you own a C&V bike and replace parts for better more efficient...
Forum: Introductions
01-28-19, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
New
Views: 866
Posted By PeeCee

New

Hi All

Been reading threads on Bike Forums for along time now.
When building up a 1971 Purple and Blue Raleigh Competition I came across a thread regarding this.
I'm now keen to post some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 11:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,374
Posted By PeeCee

I have a cracking one of these and will post some...

I have a cracking one of these and will post some pics sometime soon
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 11:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,056
Posted By PeeCee

Hi Pete I am new to this and also wanted to...

Hi Pete
I am new to this and also wanted to post some pictures on the Early Seventies Raleigh Competition -- Purple And Blue thread but felt it was just too hard.
Having read cb400bill reply it...
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