It's done! 1974 Raleigh Super Tourer rebuild
Big thanks to everyone here that helped me with info & input 2+ years ago when I first got my hands on the frame, and the last few months once I finally was able to start the restoration process. It was a lot of fun learning about the bike and old components and how to bring a grimy old steed back to life again. The bike was made in the Worksop factory in Nottingham, England. I was able to save and recondition most of the original parts but had to get some new ones...
Parts:
Reynolds 531 frame
Huret Jubilee 5-speed rear derailleur (original)
Huret front derailleur (original)
Huret downtube shift levers & clamp (originally mounted to the stem, I had to find a NOS branded proper sized clamp to move them)
Stronglight 93 56t/38t crank (original)
Shimano Uniglide 14/28t 5 speed freewheel (new)
Weinmann Symetric side-pull brakes (original)
Weinmann alloy brake leversCarlton branded hoods (original)
GB 1 threaded 25.4 stem (original)
SomaFab Brevet Randonneur bars (new)
Brooks B17 saddle; honey (new)
Sunlite alloy 350x27.2mm seat post (new)
Panaracer Pasalea 27x1 1/4 tires
Sun CR18 27 rims laced to Origin8 hubs
MKS Sylvan Touring pedals (new)
Pletscher Clem rear rack from @Rivbike (new)
Clarks cables & housing (new)
Fizik Tempo Microtex Classic bad tape
Platt bar end plugs
Only thing missing is the frame pump that mounts under the top tube - still looking for one that will fit it.
I'd also like to see if I can find some new decals to replace the faded/scratched off ones. But other than that - she's ready to roll!
What do y'all think!
Parts:
Reynolds 531 frame
Huret Jubilee 5-speed rear derailleur (original)
Huret front derailleur (original)
Huret downtube shift levers & clamp (originally mounted to the stem, I had to find a NOS branded proper sized clamp to move them)
Stronglight 93 56t/38t crank (original)
Shimano Uniglide 14/28t 5 speed freewheel (new)
Weinmann Symetric side-pull brakes (original)
Weinmann alloy brake leversCarlton branded hoods (original)
GB 1 threaded 25.4 stem (original)
SomaFab Brevet Randonneur bars (new)
Brooks B17 saddle; honey (new)
Sunlite alloy 350x27.2mm seat post (new)
Panaracer Pasalea 27x1 1/4 tires
Sun CR18 27 rims laced to Origin8 hubs
MKS Sylvan Touring pedals (new)
Pletscher Clem rear rack from @Rivbike (new)
Clarks cables & housing (new)
Fizik Tempo Microtex Classic bad tape
Platt bar end plugs
Only thing missing is the frame pump that mounts under the top tube - still looking for one that will fit it.
I'd also like to see if I can find some new decals to replace the faded/scratched off ones. But other than that - she's ready to roll!
What do y'all think!