My Raleigh Super Course TT summer project - any/all advice and recommendations.
06-30-15, 01:04 PM
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question for the raleigh experts regarding these sc tt machines -
have looked at the factory catalogue and specificaton table for the 1973 sc tt and it make no mention of frame geometry. is it the same as the regular sc? is wheelbase any shorter? head and seat angles any more upright?
was a bit surprised to note that the bicycle takes a 750 rear caliper. if frame geometry were more racelike than a regular sc would have expected a 630.
look forward to the responses of the experts...thank you.
have looked at the factory catalogue and specificaton table for the 1973 sc tt and it make no mention of frame geometry. is it the same as the regular sc? is wheelbase any shorter? head and seat angles any more upright?
was a bit surprised to note that the bicycle takes a 750 rear caliper. if frame geometry were more racelike than a regular sc would have expected a 630.
look forward to the responses of the experts...thank you.
@greg3rd48, are the wheels 700c or 27"? If 27", the Pasela is one of the best tires available in that size. Continental also makes them in that size. If 700c, you have a huge array of choices. You may want to consider Grand Bois tires which are lighter but more expensive.
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06-30-15, 04:35 PM
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Tom -
the TT stands for tubular tyres.
the TT stands for tubular tyres.
06-30-15, 07:44 PM
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I know. I don't know if Greg is using the original wheels.
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07-07-15, 02:16 PM
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Hey Tom @noglider sorry about the delay in responding. Life was a bit busy during the past week. I discarded the original beat up tubulars but I cut out and saved the high flange Normandy hubs because they are in nice shape and I hopefully use them one day for a wheel build. I am using a new 700c wheelset and I picked up 28mm Pasela PT tires. Thanks for the suggestion @jeirvine. I just need to pick up some tubes. What are good tubes and do I use a tube with a 25-32mm spread or something close to that?
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I have a lot of experience with those Normandy hubs. To me, they are not worth reusing.
Any inner tubes will do. Match the width to your tires as closely as you can. You can get away with using a too wide or too narrow tube.
Any inner tubes will do. Match the width to your tires as closely as you can. You can get away with using a too wide or too narrow tube.
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Thanks Tom. I guess I will just save them just in case someone is ever looking for a pair. Thanks for the advice based upon experience.
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the fact that it binds in one spot means frame machining is the likely culprit. get the head tube faced and the fork crown milled and the binding should disappear. sadly, the binding in one spot symptom is common with this model of hs.
while you have the fork out i would make two suggestions:
a) file a keyway in the steerer so you can add a toothed washer. this will allow for easier hs adjusting and better adjustment retention.
b) inspect steerer for straightness. this can be easily done with a straightedge. also look carefully at the area just above the fork crown race seat. when there is deformation this is the most common spot.
when repacking, make sure to fit twenty-five ball bearings per race, no more or less.
question for the raleigh experts:
does the sc tt have a geometry differing from that of the regular sc, and if so how so?
have never had occasion to run across one so i need to ask.
while you have the fork out i would make two suggestions:
a) file a keyway in the steerer so you can add a toothed washer. this will allow for easier hs adjusting and better adjustment retention.
b) inspect steerer for straightness. this can be easily done with a straightedge. also look carefully at the area just above the fork crown race seat. when there is deformation this is the most common spot.
when repacking, make sure to fit twenty-five ball bearings per race, no more or less.
question for the raleigh experts:
does the sc tt have a geometry differing from that of the regular sc, and if so how so?
have never had occasion to run across one so i need to ask.
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when you say "...the front is kind of sloppy..." are you referring to the blades?
so hs is now fine?
sorry to read about your rear mech mishap.
hope you have been able to get things sorted.
so hs is now fine?
sorry to read about your rear mech mishap.
hope you have been able to get things sorted.
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after i got home i hung the bike up for later, i was so annoyed with rd that i didn't want to look at it right then. ill fix it at some point this week, i have a few other projects ahead if it though,
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Sold this today. It was a great bike but it was time to pass it on to someone else who would ride it more.
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Where can I find Flamboyant red touch up paint?
I've been riding a lot over the last few years, and my ride has developed some paint chips and pitting. The color listed in Sheldon Brown's documents is Flamboyant Red. I have been toying with the idea of either repainting the frame or just touching it up, but I can't find Flamboyant Red. If I did a full painting, I would absolutely want the decals, but have been able to find only similar ones from later 70's Super Courses that don't match exactly. If anyone knows of good resources for the p
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