Howdy fellas, it's good to have a new project in the mix. It seems that the old boardtrackers are the flavour of the millenium, and for good reason. I too have fallen for the "sleek antique" lines of those bikes, but always thought that their geometry was something that really had to be researched in order for it to look right. Well, I think it's about time I stopped thinking and started doing. I guess the clincher was "Rattus Boardtrackus". What a unit!!! I had been planning on getting one of those little Chinese motors for a while, but on the weekend I finally pulled my finger out and bought one. The original intention was to bolt it to anything that had 2 wheels just so I coould get to work a tad easier, but I thout "why not apply a bit of class to it too???".
Ok, so, being peeved that I've invaded his shed, my old man decides to speed up the build by giving me his VERY early 1970's Raleigh. It was a top bike in its day, I think. It has the racing cluster on it (10 speed), and is in all a very solid bike. :x
Heres a pic:
And a shot of the little donk:
So yeah, that's as she stands so far. I've proceeded to pull her down and get her all tight again. I'm yet to make a template for the cuts, but it probably won't be TOO drastic. I just want her at the weeds 8) One thing I was wondering, is if these old Raleigh road bikes are rare or I guess "unchoppable"... I would hate to wreck a piece of pedal history... :? If anyone knows, speak now or forever hold your peace
Cheers gents.
Ok, so, being peeved that I've invaded his shed, my old man decides to speed up the build by giving me his VERY early 1970's Raleigh. It was a top bike in its day, I think. It has the racing cluster on it (10 speed), and is in all a very solid bike. :x
Heres a pic:
And a shot of the little donk:
So yeah, that's as she stands so far. I've proceeded to pull her down and get her all tight again. I'm yet to make a template for the cuts, but it probably won't be TOO drastic. I just want her at the weeds 8) One thing I was wondering, is if these old Raleigh road bikes are rare or I guess "unchoppable"... I would hate to wreck a piece of pedal history... :? If anyone knows, speak now or forever hold your peace
Cheers gents.