Show us your Raleigh Super Course!
06-19-18, 01:12 PM
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06-19-18, 01:36 PM
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Given that I have plenty of bikes right now, I think I will take my time and build this one purposefully and try to keep it as vintage as possible. Or, I could get all excited and rush through it.
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06-20-18, 08:59 PM
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Preservation Dilemma
I received this 1975 Super Course Mark II mixte the other day. (I have a very soft spot for mixtes.). It turns out that it’s in much better shape than I anticipated, and therein lies the problem. It looks as if it’s been a garage bunny and may be all original. I was planning to replace the drive train with a triple crankset, nice Suntour Cyclone GT derailleur, etc. But now I’m having second thoughts. The ribbed cable housings are in great shape and will be reused. The headset looks as if it’s never seen a wrench. The chrome socks shine after a brief session with a dremmel wire brush tool. And the Nervar steel boat anchor of a crankset will undoubtedly gleam.
So should I upgrade? Upgrade and carefully pack away the original stuff that’s replaced? Or keep it looking as if it left the show room last season?
So should I upgrade? Upgrade and carefully pack away the original stuff that’s replaced? Or keep it looking as if it left the show room last season?
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06-20-18, 09:06 PM
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Preservation Dilemma II
So here’s how it’s cleaning up - suggestions welcome ☺️
06-21-18, 04:51 AM
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I vote for upgrading. IMO, the value is in the frame itself and offers an excellent platform for a creative build. The components on the Mk. II were a definite upgrade from 1st gen, but still nothing special.
06-21-18, 07:23 AM
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I vote for not upgrading. Everything on the bike is fun, and the upgrades won't make much difference. Those derailleurs and cranks aren't sexy, but they work fine, and any weight savings won't be significant.
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06-24-18, 03:51 PM
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I finally found the final (well, as final as anything gets for me) set up for my 79. My wife suggested the green tape and I actually really like it.
Untitled by Andy Beichler,on Flickr]
Untitled by Andy Beichler, on Flickr
Untitled by Andy Beichler, on Flickr
Untitled by Andy Beichler,on Flickr]
Untitled by Andy Beichler, on Flickr
Untitled by Andy Beichler, on Flickr
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06-30-18, 12:38 PM
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Stem?
I’m working on my recently-acquired 1975 SC and noticed that the stem is marked “CB”. Was this common or has someone substituted a different manufacturer’s stem?
06-30-18, 03:17 PM
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GB stands for Gerry Burgess. He was a talented rider in the 30's. He began component manufacture just post war with brakes and stems.
07-01-18, 03:23 PM
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What ever happened to @auchencrow, the originator of this thread? He used to be here on BF a lot.
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07-01-18, 03:59 PM
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The Mk. II mixte is back close to “original” after a lot of scrubbing and new grease and bearings! I replaced cables but kept the old housings. (Thank you, Mr. Clean magic eraser). Bar tape and hoods are new. The Brooks B72 saddle is still being gently re-hydrated as the surface is alligatored and the underlying hide would have cracked under load without careful restoration. So I put on a Professional until the outcome is clear. I did not put the front and rear reflectors back but kept the ones on the wheels. Also kept the reflectors on the back of the pedals, but replaced the front ones with toe clips and straps. Kool stop pads replaced the old ones. Oh - and I added a bell, since I ride on our MUPS occasionally. It will get fenders and racks, but that’s embellishment. This is a sweet ride!!! Very smooth, yet responsive. Now I see why these are so popular 😊
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07-08-18, 08:31 PM
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Honusms, that is a gorgeous restoration of yourr Super Course MkII !
07-13-18, 04:22 PM
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07-13-18, 05:14 PM
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Nice carry nlerner! How far did you have to pedal with the frame strapped down like that? Great looking frame by the way!
08-07-18, 08:56 AM
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Having obtained a second and far more original ~1970 Super Course, I decided to play around with the brown frame that I got last spring. I stripped almost all of the original components and will mostly be putting them onto a 1973 Super Course frame with capella lugs.
The crank set and big ring, as well as the front brake setup and the pedals, are from my 1979 Super Course 12, which will be restored with different components. The coaster brake is Shimano and is set up with 27" rims - I bought the set for another project that never got started years ago. The Milremo stem and modern track handlebars are also both from my pile of parts. The seat post is original but I used a cheap black saddle mount and binder from storage (I want a proper binder bolt, however). The saddle and nice plastic Bluemels pump were both on the 1950 Carlton Continental I recently purchased and sold with different fittings.
My back is out of whack right now and it'll take a couple more chiropractor visits to knock me into shape again, so I could only slowly ride it down the road to make sure things worked right. It feels stable and pleasant. It's more or less the first "parts bin" build I've ever done, and I'm quite pleased with the results!
Oh, the tires are nearly the only thing of value I purchased specifically for the build, and are Kenda 27x1 3/8 cyclocross tires. I think they work well with the build and will ride great on the local country roads. I also bought the decal set earlier on thinking of a full restoration, and still need to apply the 531 transfer to the seat tube. Otherwise she seems complete!
-Gregory
The crank set and big ring, as well as the front brake setup and the pedals, are from my 1979 Super Course 12, which will be restored with different components. The coaster brake is Shimano and is set up with 27" rims - I bought the set for another project that never got started years ago. The Milremo stem and modern track handlebars are also both from my pile of parts. The seat post is original but I used a cheap black saddle mount and binder from storage (I want a proper binder bolt, however). The saddle and nice plastic Bluemels pump were both on the 1950 Carlton Continental I recently purchased and sold with different fittings.
My back is out of whack right now and it'll take a couple more chiropractor visits to knock me into shape again, so I could only slowly ride it down the road to make sure things worked right. It feels stable and pleasant. It's more or less the first "parts bin" build I've ever done, and I'm quite pleased with the results!
Oh, the tires are nearly the only thing of value I purchased specifically for the build, and are Kenda 27x1 3/8 cyclocross tires. I think they work well with the build and will ride great on the local country roads. I also bought the decal set earlier on thinking of a full restoration, and still need to apply the 531 transfer to the seat tube. Otherwise she seems complete!
-Gregory
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09-29-18, 09:41 PM
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Beautiful bikes everyone!
I have a Japan built one which I believe is a 1981 made for the Canadian market.
The other is late 1970's made in England which I have yet to sort out.
Neither have or will have period correct parts but I sure like the ride.
I have a Japan built one which I believe is a 1981 made for the Canadian market.
The other is late 1970's made in England which I have yet to sort out.
Neither have or will have period correct parts but I sure like the ride.
10-01-18, 05:12 PM
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I may be purchasing a '74 Super course frame and I had a question regarding raleigh headsets.
Are all 1" threaded raleigh headsets the same? Or do I need a specific model for a super course?
Also, can I use any old 1" cable hanger? (I really want to use a nice dia compe one with the quick release).
Thanks.
Are all 1" threaded raleigh headsets the same? Or do I need a specific model for a super course?
Also, can I use any old 1" cable hanger? (I really want to use a nice dia compe one with the quick release).
Thanks.
10-01-18, 05:15 PM
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I may be purchasing a '74 Super course frame and I had a question regarding raleigh headsets.
Are all 1" threaded raleigh headsets the same? Or do I need a specific model for a super course?
Also, can I use any old 1" cable hanger? (I really want to use a nice dia compe one with the quick release).
Thanks.
Are all 1" threaded raleigh headsets the same? Or do I need a specific model for a super course?
Also, can I use any old 1" cable hanger? (I really want to use a nice dia compe one with the quick release).
Thanks.
Yes, you can use any cable hanger.
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10-01-18, 05:24 PM
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Thanks again.
10-01-18, 05:25 PM
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I don't know for sure, and I bet no one does. But they're probably all similar enough.
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