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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,867
Posted By pbpbbq

you’re right man. I emailed the Cyclomondo dude...

you’re right man. I emailed the Cyclomondo dude to see if he’s ever done a Raleigh set like mine. His site shows a Carlton set that has the same down tube and seat tube letter styling, albeit with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,867
Posted By pbpbbq

Sort of an aside, but as I was trying to find out...

Sort of an aside, but as I was trying to find out more about the livery I saw this older post: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/651900-1979-raleigh-professional-unusual-paint-scheme.html
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,867
Posted By pbpbbq

Yeah, I was sort of surprised at that -- the...

Yeah, I was sort of surprised at that -- the serial number on the BB is still clear as day! In the end, I sort of like it, especially because it preserves what was going on with the lugs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,867
Posted By pbpbbq

Totally, they were nice folks and did great work....

Totally, they were nice folks and did great work. Wish I were a richer man and could do business with them regularly (not that they're even especially pricey, just, you know).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-20, 07:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,867
Posted By pbpbbq

I'm sort of torn on the livery. I'm handy enough...

I'm sort of torn on the livery. I'm handy enough in Adobe, and considered reproducing the original "Raleigh" and "Professional" wordmarks, plus the other stuff on the seatpost. But, to be perfectly...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-20, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,954
Posted By pbpbbq

Thanks for the welcome, dude! You speak the truth...

Thanks for the welcome, dude! You speak the truth about the Night Feed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,867
Posted By pbpbbq

And, not that you asked, but here are some...

And, not that you asked, but here are some "process" pics that show the frame as it existed before refinishing:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,867
Posted By pbpbbq

Overhaul: 1979 Raleigh Professional MkV

I had a little time on my hands this summer and decided I would overhaul my bike, a ‘79 Raleigh Professional. I went into this novice and come out of it only slightly more educated about how these...
Forum: Northeast
08-28-20, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11,205
Views: 1,472,118
Posted By pbpbbq

Oh hey I can post photos now. Behold, the...

Oh hey I can post photos now. Behold, the Charles:

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Forum: Northeast
08-28-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11,205
Views: 1,472,118
Posted By pbpbbq

Much, much better ride today: Out to Newton...

Much, much better ride today:

Out to Newton Center via Beacon, goal was to test the new freewheel and it's nice, big, knees-and-hills-friendly cogs.
Up to Comm then east to Prince, roll down...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
08-27-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,934
Posted By pbpbbq

I think I understand what you mean, and that's...

I think I understand what you mean, and that's not a bad idea. I just joined and was at first surprised by the restriction. I've felt sort of guilty over the last few days, posting just to get to 10....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-20, 09:14 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 29,890
Posted By pbpbbq

This is almost exactly what I want to put...

This is almost exactly what I want to put together for myself as a second ride. Nicely done, must be comfy as heck.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-20, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,498,954
Posted By pbpbbq

Hello, I'd call myself a mid-size Hefty Boy:...

Hello,

I'd call myself a mid-size Hefty Boy: 6' on the nose and between 230 to 240 lbs. I'm in my mid thirties and have been riding since I was 19, first in Boston, then in New York, and now again...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-20, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11,205
Views: 1,472,118
Posted By pbpbbq

Yesterday's debacle: Headed west and north...

Yesterday's debacle:

Headed west and north from home in Allston to pick up the Charles River bike path (Boston-side). As I crossed over the pike I felt a gear slip, then slip back, and then...
Forum: Introductions
08-27-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By pbpbbq

Can't say you're wrong, but it's home, and I'm...

Can't say you're wrong, but it's home, and I'm not about to stop riding.
Forum: Introductions
08-26-20, 07:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By pbpbbq

I'm tryin' my best!

I'm tryin' my best!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,723,278
Posted By pbpbbq

That looks like sooooo much funnnnnn

That looks like sooooo much funnnnnn
Forum: Northeast
08-25-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 673
Posted By pbpbbq

A few ideas, though none of them seem sure...

A few ideas, though none of them seem sure things:

Back Bay Station is nearish to the northwest corner of the South End. Its bike cages/room are crowded but all (I think) you need for access is a...
Forum: Northeast
08-25-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11,205
Views: 1,472,118
Posted By pbpbbq

Just a quick one for me this morning, down Comm...

Just a quick one for me this morning, down Comm Ave for my regularly scheduled COVID test and back. The inbound protected lane near around Babcock and St Paul Streets are some kind of dangerous;...
Forum: Introductions
08-25-20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By pbpbbq

New Member, Boston, MA, USA

Hey everyone,

I'm Jonathan and I'm new to the forums. I'm writing from Boston, MA, where I ride around wishing that our streets were paved as smooth as they grey matter in the heads of our...
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