Raleigh Circa i8

[rickpaulos]

Shimano Nexus 8 hub
Aluminum frame & fork
Very flexible seat post (not good).
Replace the bars (with black) and bent brake levers.
I adjusted the shifter, aired up the tires, cleaned a layer of scum off it.
The front brake squeals like mad. I cleaned and regreased the brakes, filed the pads but it's even worse. The v-brakes have a plastic pivot sleeve that may be the issue. Next up is to replace the brakes with another model. Black would look better. Shortened the brake cables.
Frame is rather short.
Rides slow.
2011 model year.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

"That would look too good with a sissy bar and nanner, maybe some apes"
Matti's Brain
"Shut up, Brian!"
Matti

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

You named your brain Brian? That's jenius.

 

[Endlesschain]

You named your brain Brian? That's jenius.

Calling Mr damage?.....a Mr Brian damage?

 

[rickpaulos]

Did I mention the front brakes squeal like mad. First was a clean and lube, that made it worse. Then I replaced the brake arms. Same brand but a different model. Still squeals under moderate to heavy braking. Today I replaced the threaded in brake studs on the aluminum fork with a bunch of anti-seize on the threads and a heavier stickier grease on the posts. No more squealing.

Still needs a better seat post. This one has so much flex. Will make the tday trip for a mid day cruise along the Mississippi.

 

[rickpaulos]

A most spectacular tree with the Raleigh today.