Wheels, f/mech for old Raleigh Record Sprint
simon_e
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Have inherited a mid-80s Raleigh Record Sprint, the black 501 one with oval 'aero' tubing. I had one exactly the same new but it got nicked years ago <sigh>
Anyway, friend doesn't use his any more and it was either me or the skip. It would do fine for a commuter, no worries leaving it on the street of an evening.
Problem is it needs some new parts. I am happy to stick with downtube friction gears but need to sort out wheels (rear is a bit bent) and a front mech (braze-on IIRC for 52/42. Might swap the chainset eventually but that can wait).
I don't know whether to go for something off the 'bay e.g. inexpensive 700c freehub with 7 or 8 gears or scout around for older used (worn) stuff. I want to keep this cheap, funds are tight, so no £200 suggestions please, and definitely no carbon!
Also, does anyone know what front and rear mechs I could use on this steed? Ta.
Anyway, friend doesn't use his any more and it was either me or the skip. It would do fine for a commuter, no worries leaving it on the street of an evening.
Problem is it needs some new parts. I am happy to stick with downtube friction gears but need to sort out wheels (rear is a bit bent) and a front mech (braze-on IIRC for 52/42. Might swap the chainset eventually but that can wait).
I don't know whether to go for something off the 'bay e.g. inexpensive 700c freehub with 7 or 8 gears or scout around for older used (worn) stuff. I want to keep this cheap, funds are tight, so no £200 suggestions please, and definitely no carbon!
Also, does anyone know what front and rear mechs I could use on this steed? Ta.
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27s or 700s? If the former the latter will fit but might entail cost of longer calipers!
Ebay best bet e.g.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/700c-Bike-Wheels_ ... dZViewItem
Don't know what will bid to but I guess maybe 50 quid? And only an example!
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Thanks for the link.
Definitely 700c, that's why I'm looking at the possibility of modern wheels with a freehub. Just not sure if they are compatible with my old frame. Will measure the rear dropout width tonight.Aspire not to have more, but to be more.0 -
Will measure the rear dropout width tonight.
Almost certainly 126 nominal - may actually be a bit more! Even if exact, not a problem to spring to 130 manually each time you insert the wheel - no real need to spread/cold set or whatever IMO.d.j.
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have you considered converting it to single speed? could be easiest and cheapest option.0
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Thanks for the suggestion. I considered it, but I like using gears too much.peejay78 wrote:have you considered converting it to single speed? could be easiest and cheapest option.
Shropshire does not have the flattest roads, and I'm not cussed enough to want to make life harder for myself Aspire not to have more, but to be more.0 -
