August 22nd, 2008
Gallery: Jim’s Raleigh
My old lug frame Raleigh 27″ I rescued from someones trash about two years ago. All the components were junk, but the frame was OK. I stripped it down to shiny metal and painted it gloss black. I then built new wheels, after reading Sheldon Brown’s wheel building instruction and spoke calculator . I ordered parts online, 27″ Nashbar rims, Shimano Nexus 8 hub, DT Swiss double butted spokes, Tektro brakes, stem extender, Shimano crank set, etc. Since I retired, I ride it daily. I have also a recumbent and a mountain bike, but the old Raleigh is used the most. It is a great ride. I really like it better than all the new bikes I have had, and there have been many. My car is seldom used, only when I need too far or haul something too large to fit in a fanny pack or back pack. One day I may build up another bike, maybe a 29er with a Rohlhoff and drop bars. They need to make internal gear shifters for drop bars!! —Jim
2 Responses to “Gallery: Jim’s Raleigh”
Very Good, looks like a new bike.!!
–regards, Praveen
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