My Project

[rhinochopig]

It's been years since I've been into pedalling on the road - my old bike was always a bit too small. So I decided I was going to buy a cheap frame and do a bits swap - hence my previous question about down tube shifter adapters.

As a child in the late 70s early 80s THE road bike to have (for kids anyway) was the Raleigh Record and Record Sprint - for those of you that don't know, they looked like a JPS lotus . I lusted after one like there was no tomorrow. In the end, at about 18 I finally got one which was a total shed, and needed the frame brazing - frankly it was a disappointment, but as it was very tired that was always going to be the case.

So I've hatched a plan - which hopefully won't turn out too expensive.

Last week I bought this. It's a Brand X carbon / alloy frame, with carbon / alloy forks. For the money I have to say the frame looks and feels superb - very light and well made.



Today I have just bought these: http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Supplies,Paper-goods,S...



Over the coming weeks I will be buying some of these in gold:



Along with these - A2Z skewers, very cheap and excellent quality.



And this.



Funds permitting and depending on how the bike rides I may even get some wheels built up using black rims and gold hope hubs.

I'll post some proper pics when I build it.

So what do you guys think of my modern interpretation of an old classic?

[M400 NBL]

It will look the business. Obviously it could end up very expensive, depending on the quality of the components. Probably worth spending a bit more as it will most likely attract a lot of attension.

Good luck with it. Will you be posting pictures as you progress or just when it is complete?

[Nolar Dog]

Sounds great to me and I'd love to see some pics as and when.

[mikee boy]

Wow. There's nothing like realising a dream long after the event. It should look awesome, and at the end of the day you can't put a price on uniqueness.

I'm just starting a full resto of my 1992 Marin Rocky Ridge and sourcing period parts (still possible but difficult). They were very rare at the time and I'd be surprised if there are more than 10 '92 RRs in riding condition left in the country. I'm sure there are a fair few in sheds that will make their way to the tip over time. Shame really...

Edited by mikee boy on Thursday 11th June 14:59

[Randy Winkman]

Terrific idea. Wasn't there a gold groupset in the 80s? Shimano 600?

[JPJ]

Resurrected my old Record Sprint a few years ago as a fixed gear commuter, and then after a few months disaster struck and the chainstay snapped (probably a few too many years of neglect as my school commuter back in the 80's). Anyway, I think I've still got the brakes/hoods with the gold levers, but not the calipers. Any use to you?

[rhinochopig]

JPJ said:

Resurrected my old Record Sprint a few years ago as a fixed gear commuter, and then after a few months disaster struck and the chainstay snapped (probably a few too many years of neglect as my school commuter back in the 80's). Anyway, I think I've still got the brakes/hoods with the gold levers, but not the calipers. Any use to you?

Thanks but no. Because I'm using a modern frame, most of the old record sprint stuff won't fit due to different diameters tubes etc. I had hoped to keep down-tube shifters as I already have a set, but will have to use shifter-brakes. At this point I decided I may as well use modern kit.

What I'm going for is what a record sprint would like today if Raleigh decided to re-issue it.

Funnily enough it was the chain-stay that snapped on my old record sprint too.

Thanks for the offer though.

[rhinochopig]

Right chaps the project is complete.

The idea of using as many spares / recycled bits as possible didn't really work out that well. So this is what I did in the end.

I managed to get hold of a Campag Veloce 10sp 08 groupset from Merlin for the paltry sum of £399 and this included wheels which coincidentally had gold anodised hubs.

So the new bits are:

• Full veloce groupset
• Gold Nokons - look the biz but are an utter PITA to fit properly.
• KCNC scandium stem and bar combo - for £/weight they really do takes some beating (try 100grams for a stem that costs £60)
• Maxxis yellow and black tyres
• Gold bottle cage bolts
• Carbon spacers
• Carbon rub strips (I say new I've had them for years when Decathlon mis-priced them at 99p a set)

Recycled

• SDG Seat and Post - borrowed off my hardtail.
• XTR MTB pedals.
• Seat clamp taken off my MTB tandem.
• And me dressed in peaked hat and baggies

Things to do - get the stickers lacquered over so that they blend better with the gloss frame.

I have to say it was a lot of fun doing it.

[M400 NBL]

Nice job. Have you given it some yet

What size chain rings have you used?

I only ask because I have a 60T campag ring that I was hoping to use for a project in the future...but I love my Cannodale MTB too much so had that fitted with road mechs.

If it's any use to you, you can have it for nothing.

I've also got crank arms which I think are 175mm.

Edited to remove the op's post.

Edited by M400 NBL on Wednesday 12th August 13:07

Edited by M400 NBL on Wednesday 12th August 13:08

[JPJ]

Awesome, well done that man! It really does have the style of the old Raleigh Record's, yet looks like a nice modern bike as well. Hope you enjoy it.

[rhinochopig]

M400 NBL said:

Nice job. Have you given it some yet

What size chain rings have you used?

I only ask because I have a 60T campag ring that I was hoping to use for a project in the future...but I love my Cannodale MTB too much so had that fitted with road mechs.

If it's any use to you, you can have it for nothing.

I've also got crank arms which I think are 175mm.

Edited to remove the op's post.

Edited by M400 NBL on Wednesday 12th August 13:07

Edited by M400 NBL on Wednesday 12th August 13:08

Not really as I'm more a mountain biker and the weather really hasn't been that great recently. When I finished it a couple of weeks ago I did a shake down 5 mile ride which revealed I hadn't torqued the arms up enough.

I then did a 25 miler which killed me as there are about 10 25-30% hills on the route. It rides well though; the carbon rear taking the edge off the poor N Yorks roads. £180 for frame / forks and headset really is a bargain. It's also just big enough for me as being 6' 5", I tend to struggle to get comfy on a road bike.

Thanks for the offer of the ring, but what's on it (not sure how many teeth TBH) is plenty big enough for what I need. Very kind of you though