วีดีโอ

Thanks for watching! I’m hoping the “Vlogette” will catch on soon 😁

Thanks John 👍👍

Thanks man - I’m so pleased with how it’s turned out. I’m hoping the carbon rims will be ok, I’ve run them on other bikes year round before, however, I also have a set of Shimano RS wheels on standby if I start to see a lot of rim wear!

Thanks! I love the timeless look of steel!

Absolutely - got a new old stock one waiting to go on! (And some Reynolds decals too)

Thanks man!

Thanks John! Now to take it on a club ride!

That’s a lovely memory, I must admit building it brought back a lot of childhood memories for me - it’s amazing how we connect to things. I hope my video brought some back for you too! 🙂

Thanks so much, I’m hoping winter doesn’t bash it around too much 🤞

That’s what’s so great about old steel, it just keeps going and going, plus it’s comfortable and versatile too! I’m sure your Peugeot will keep going for a long while yet - you could always spray a little rust inhibitor inside to keep it from deteriorating. As for your fork vibration, help is at hand! If you switch you cable outer stop from the head tube to the top of the fork with a mount there it will solve all your problems - I had to do this with my single speed gravel bike and it worked a treat

@@Downhillsmoothtarmac thanks. In fact I have such a cable stop from tektro which is installed at the top of the fork crown where the mudguard top retention bolt goes through. I haven't actually thought if these vibrations are gone. For sure they were present when I had a cable stop underneath the stem as a counter spacer between top bearing locknut and the upper race with that notch going into the cut out in the steerer tube. I got to check it out

If you cable stop at the fork it should in theory remove the judder, which is caused by the fork wobbling over the ground and slowly applying and releasing the brake as the cable pressure is changed due to the distance between the calipers and the cable stop being able to change

@@Downhillsmoothtarmac and this is probably why this problem is not the case with v-brakes in which the cable stop is right next to the caliper and Not attached to the steerer tube. But, as much as I like to ride on this bike, its comfort is incomparable to my modern aluminium gravel bike with a carbin fork and wheels. The stiffness at the handlebar, fork and bottom bracket and overall vibrations' dampening and comfort(also thanks to wider tires ran at lower pressure because of tubeless) is noticebly better. Not to mention vastly superior braking thanks to hydraulic disc brakes.

Happy new year too! I’m looking forward to drier club rides with the mudguards and the comfort of 531 steel too!

I totally understand where you’re coming from! I always wondered what colour it was as a galaxy! But you’re right it’s going to get ridden a lot and enjoyed (I hope!) I can’t wait to finish the next one either!

Agreed, it doesn't matter what it was it's now a Raleigh so unless the decals are removed "if" he wants to sell it, it is what it is.

Thanks man!!

Thanks mate 🙂

They’re great frames to work on, lightweight too - plus the fact they handle modern components just goes to show they were built to last…

Thanks so much! 🙂

Thank you! I’m really pleased with them too!

Thanks so much mate! I’m really pleased with how it turned out - can’t wait to get out and ride it. Funnily enough, I’m doing a Dawes Horizon next - making a gravel flavoured custom build type thing - great quality frames

Ha nice. Looking forward to that.

It’s looking good so far! Paint has been a challenge 😁

Thanks man! There’s something so cool about the old Raleigh decals! I’m also loving how folks are still using these old frames as winter bikes too 👍👍

Thanks very much! I must admit if it was a galaxy in original paint I couldn’t have done that to it. I’ve got a 501 pro race waiting in the wings for a build soon too 😎

In my opinion they’re totally different, I’ve got MTBs too, but they’re just not good for big mile trail riding like a gravel bike - to me it’s like comparing apples and oranges,

But with disc brakes and drop handlebars, and 700c wheels, but yeah in a way gravel bikes remind me of MTB bikes back in the 90s - straightforward and capable!..

Thanks! So useful if you do a lot of filming and stuff too! 😁

Absolutely, I love a single gear spin!

I still can’t believe it to be honest - it’s a cracking bike

Oh yes! Quality steel at its best!!!

Thank you, yes I’d certainly be interested, how do I contact you?.

@@Downhillsmoothtarmac Thanks for your reply! May I know your E-mail?

Of course - vintagebikecartel@gmail.com

Thanks very much!! 👍

Hopefully they’ll be good enough for road use 🤞

Thanks man!! 90s carbon sounds great!!!

I’m not too sure what model they are as I’ve had them for so long - I’m not even sure they make them these days!

Well there’s always room for another bike! 531 Harry hall is a nice thing though too - especially with some resto mod flavours, that’s my kind of bike! I’m looking forward to seeing what this one rides like though!

Cheers Rich, appreciate it as always mate!

It’s a stem spacer for converting from 1 1/8” to a 1” steerer - works a treat for keeping the spacers aligned

Thanks so much!! 👍👍

Thanks so much!!! 👍👍

Awesome comment - so true!!

Absolutely, in fact, the average cyclist isn't interested in the latest tech, and isn't really catered for by most of the industry manufacturers.

I agree, I’m quite happy with any age of tech - as long as it suits my intended riding! I honestly think there is a growing movement of riders building their bikes their way, with their choice of brakes and gears, and perhaps the industry will see this one day, or perhaps not 😁😁

I think the secrets out now mate 😁😁

Unfortunately there is only a stop at the front of the frame, so without going through the bend, it would need a zip tie at the back end to hold the cable - so I thought my solution was a bit cleaner, plus it doesn’t affect the performance of the brake either

Hey thanks for watching! So time wise this takes me a good three hours to complete in reality, but it’s pretty straightforward if you’re careful - but it depends on your skill level really. Cost all depends on the groupset you choose to fit, so you’d have to shop around - if you went for hydro levers you could re use the calipers if you stay with shimano gearing. If you can afford a Creo, definitly go for it! However I went for the Vado as it was much cheaper and I was happy with it flat bar originally too Whichever way you go, the SL bikes are great!

@Downhillsmoothtarmac fantastic thanks for the details! I think 3 hours for you is 6 hours for me. I ended up getting a Vado for a great price and I love it already.

Absolutely, very rigid and responsive frame 😁

Thanks so much! Yeah they weren’t around for long, and I can see why they were replaced 😁😁

​@Downhillsmoothtarmac a Merry Christmas to you and yours. 👍

Thanks man! Merry Christmas to you as well!!

Cheers JC - good fun ride too!

I think they finished the bike off, plus always nice to have in the rain!!

With the flat bars or with the drop conversion, it’s very comfortable for the most part. It’s the aluminium fork that causes the most discomfort to be honest - which is why I’ve added a redshift stem

Thanks very much - still can’t believe I got it for so little!

The CTC (Cyclists Touring Club) was pretty popular way back I believe. As someone who used to deal and restore vintage bikes, that sticker was usually a warning that the bike would be worn out and hiding lots of bodges and repairs 🤣🤣

@@Downhillsmoothtarmac I'll bear that in mind if I ever open my own shop 😅 ! Just thought it was bizarre to see a touring sticker on a bike not made for touring, is all. Maybe the old owner had one lying around and simply wanted to show off CTC membership...

You’re right it’s an odd choice but the previous owner had done some odd stuff to it! Including a triple chainset, extra bottle bosses and bullhorn bars!

Hey thanks man, Yep it was £25, I even offered to pay the chap more, but he honoured the price - really decent bloke selling loads of bikes basically

@@Downhillsmoothtarmac Wow, fair play to the lad - what goes around comes around as they say so hope he gets his good stuff soon 👍

Thanks very much dude! Appreciated - I like a Halo H Block too, very slick