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Thanks for watching and the comment, Raleigh Delta yes was from the same time period. They seem to have had a lot of personalised saddles done. The frame was probably the same just different paint job. Thanks again all the best Andy
Nice resto! Had the series 1 Quadra with 6sp 1050 group, a fine machine. Seen lots of them for sale with corrosion on the top tube for some reason but that one looked pretty tidy. Keep up the good work!
Love it many thanks, to hear you got inspired honestly makes me continue what I do on here. Thanks for your support and sounds a nice Bike Bianchi is one brand I still need to cover. Thanks again and all the best Andy
I have a mystery Bianchi I brought back but a previous owner had rattle canned it so I have no idea the model or steel. Searching for serial numbers for Bianchi's is almost impossible. Can you post some pictures of yours? Mine was originally red, the stripped down frame weighed 2110 gms, size 56 seat tube, 70mm italian thread bottom bracket. I'm guessing early 80's model, nice campy bits, headset and mechs, Ofmega hubs, unbranded crank set but possibly Ofmega or campy. Any help would be appreciated. I can also post pictures, Thanks
I love my 531 cause it’s so smooth to ride with. Didn’t know it is a classic treasure. Now I’m gonna renew it with some new parts. Cheers from Bavaria. Tom
Уважаемый Волшебник! Разрешите наконец вопрос:рама стальная,или углеродная? Я заметил,что появилась тенденция к возврату на классические рамы 70-80х.Мой Роли Риалто мне очень нравится,ничуть не хуже Кольнаго тех же годов.И катаясь на машине по моему городу(Санкт-Петербург),я заметил,что большинство велосипедов односкоростные.А как с этим обстоят дела в вашем городе? Я любитель переключать "коробку скоростей")))
Always enjoy watching your restorations Andy and can't believe that you get thumbs down for putting proper videos out there. I recognised them lanes you tested the bike on as we go to the Coffee Tavern on the hill up there. I will keep an eye for you next time we're down that neck of the woods lol. All the best
Thanks for watching and the support. No way you cycle around here. Majority of the time I’ll have my old retro blue Oakley’s on and ride a Canyon a lot of the time. I live in Hazel Grove and as a rule I try and include the Goyt Valley in most of my riding when I’m out just cycling. By all means give me a nudge and say hello if you see me 😉👍all the best for Christmas 🎄 and hopefully may see you sometime in the new year
@@BikeItUK Yes we use the Goyt valley after Staly Vegas and Dukinfield to pass by Hazel Grove on route to the Cheshire lanes and cafe stops at Wilmslow, Handforth, Alderly edge etc. Nice n" flat around there or really hilly on the other side. Cheers.
Another great restoration Andy, I thinks what i liked the most of this video, is seeing the pure joy your face shows , great job, love those wheels and tires you put on it and the bike look just great :) keep up the good work
Hello my friend hope you are well and enjoying life. This was a pleasure to do and such a smooth ride. I couldn’t believe my luck with the water bottle. Thanks again and hope you have a great Christmas buddy 👍
Congratulations on the video, beautiful work of revival of this English model. Impressive graphics in these colors that make it beautiful and unique. Indeed, classic stay cycling has never grown so much in recent years, the interest of many is surprising. Hugs from this Brazilian vintage racing bike enthusiast.
Thanks again, yes definitely seen a big increase in renovating these beautiful steel bicycles. It’s crazy to think many will still be here when we are gone. Definitely a satisfying thing to do. Take care buddy and thanks again
HI Andy Just want to say selling Banana bike for 1,377.50 after custom paint job which must of cost minimum 500 since decals were painted is amazing! Someone got unreal deal! You are a great bike enthusiast and prices you sell shows you are not in it for money but pure joy! Keep it up!
Thank you, the paint job was £280 from MRCreations. Mark is a fantastic guy and currently doing a Raleigh 653 Race. Should make a great build watch this space. Thanks again Andy
Wow. looks fantastic !! I have the Record Ace Moderne from this year... still in my garage... Needs a few items changing: Some muppet at a bike store years ago took it upon himself to swap out the (worn) Shimano Santé headset for a 105 one when I asked for new rims to be fitted. The standard rims, as on this Quadra II, were Alesa anodised but the front rim had a misalignment at the join, so it shaved the brake blocks badly. It's now on Mavic MA40s now, which are good-looking period rims but not grey. I've also got a NOS Santé headset to go back on it. 700C x20mm tyres. The *only* choice for an '80s retro rebuild. (unless you can get 18mm !!) The bike just doesn't look right on all-black tyres.
Thanks for watching and the supporting comment. I have been looking at your bike to get on the channel. Amazing frames 653 tubing and look fantastic with the matching white Shimano Groupset. It’s a hard Groupset to locate for spares. Regarding the tyres I stubbles across some on eBay which were new but old stock gum wall tyres. I’d just keep searching the net they do come up but are becoming harder to come by as the days go by. Good luck and all the best Andy
I think a lighting setup that emphasizes the bike would be better. When I look at the scene the bike looks like a part of the background and colors are lost. Maybe it's about camera settings? Or my eyes? Oh God am I blind!? :D Nice video, thanks.
Bikelt UK more power. Im one of your fan. Nice puting back nice bike back to life. Wish i can find ur favourite raleigh of my own here but in my country sad to say we do not have like what you have. I just imitate the designs. Haha. Can i have one of yours?... haha any ways more power keep up the good work. Ur May inspiration for restoring stuff like bikes.
My friend thank you for watching and your supporting comment. Where is it you live? Comments like that really do inspire me to carry on doing what I do so thank you also 😉🚲👍all the very best to you Andy
looks a lot like my old 1988 marinoni. turned it into a "gravel" bike with a 42t cassette and 30mm tires. its rusty though would like to get that sorted, wonder if its compromising the frames integrity.
This was first road bike back in 1989 I loved it, I did ad some upgrades along the way. I was only sixteen years old when I got it and thought I was the bees knees.
evenin , I have the same bike that needs some TLC to bring it back to life, Can I please ask where you got the bar tap and pedals from? Also what did you use to polish the frame please as mine has a few rust spots. thanks for nay help Nick
Hi the frame I use a solution called T cut avoid the decals though as it can cause them to fade. The handlebar tape came with the bike and the pedals I think I purchased from eBay hope this helps good luck enjoy 👍🚲
nice rebuild, again - small remark: cable housing left too long in the back, and up front I would put the rear brake cable behind the front so when you turn the handlebar one doesn't squeeze the other
Hi Andy been following the channel for a while now and love it m8 your work inspires lots of folks! Myself included which leads me into a problem I have with my 1987/88 Raleigh Ritmo that I'm currently restoring are the bottom bracket shells 24tpi or 26tpi. (It's a 68mm shell)As the quadra you have just done would be some era I was wondering if you could shed some light on this. Thanks for any advice Daz
Sorry for the late reply I haven't been ignoring you I simply do not have the answer. Thanks for watching and also you question. I hope you have got to the bottom of it, all the best Andy
Music to my ears great to hear your getting stuck in and I hope you get as much fulfilment out of the process as I do. Thanks for your support and watching all the best Andy
@@BikeItUK I can't believe how the steel chrome wheels clean up with aluminium foil and water ! I'm struggling to source the puch pacemaker decals. Any ideas Andy ?
@@BikeItUK and yes it's very satisfying in my shed tinkering with the same model bike I got given at Christmas when I was eleven. I've even managed to find some original Pifco lamps .
@@campbellcaraher1008 Thanks for the tip I need to do a video on cleaning wheels up. They this guys for decals I hope this helps he's on FB also I think h-lloyd-cycles.myshopify.com/collections/puch
The cable guide protector was a product out years ago. It was already on the handle bars when I got the bike, I do not think they produce them anymore unfortunately. Thanks for watching all the best
Damn!! That is pure bike porn! I truly enjoy to watch your videos, and you've been an inspiration for me! I'm looking for a decent bike like that (531, Vitus or Columbus) to restore, and in almost 2 years, nothing appeared. I think carbon bikes are great machines, but the real feel of cycling came with the steel frames! Keep the wonderful work! Cheers!!
Great comment and many thanks for the support and watching. I too have a couple of nice Canyon's but love getting these steel bikes out on the road to remind me why I fell in love with cycling. I loved the Vitus 979 Bike we did great lightweight ride. Thanks again and all the best Andy
Hi love the channel, love classic Road bikes, I own 1989 Raleigh Delta, I had one New when I was a 17 year old bike shop mechanic apprentice and finally found one on eBay a while back in great condition but needs new handle bar tape and it has the same Yellow to white fade tape as this Quadra Q: Where can I get it from not been able to find any? Many thanks Keith
Hi Kieth I know someone was selling some on eBay the other day. New old stock. I just searched yellow into white fade handlebar tape. Thanks for your support I’m glad you enjoy the channel good luck on eBay 😉👍🚲all the best Andy
Hi Michael, thanks for watching and the comment. 653 nice 👍 I used to have a Ribble Gran Fondo loved it picked it up direct from them. Thanks again and all the best Andy
Another smashing resto job Andy, well done 👍🏼 I’m loving that retro bar tape as well, very period 👌🏼 Would you mind sharing where you managed to find it online? Thx 🙏🏼
The bar tape came with the bike when I bought it, however another viewer has found one seller on eBay at the moment selling the exact yellow in to white fade handlebar tape. Which I believe is new old stock. I hope this helps and thanks for your support, all the best Andy
They are originals, I bought them complete with the levers on eBay for £9.99 result, I now have a spare set of levers also. Thanks for watching all the best Andy
I grew up in NZ where they were so common but such a rare brand here in the Philippines 😥 im a bit envious that you have access to these beautiful machines and the parts to bring them back to their former glory ✌️🇳🇿🇵🇭
Thanks for watching and the comment, yes you are probably right there regarding availability, but what two amazing counties to ride a bike you’ve lived in 🚴♀️ it’s a bit like a catch 22. Thanks again and all the best Andy
😂no.....I ended up with the cap 🧢 along time ago after a night out. My youngest son made an emoji with me with it on and it kinda just stuck 🤔. So there you go. Thanks though for asking. All the best Andy
@@BikeItUK Did you just use the white or touch up the colours as well? If you did the colours I don;t suppose you know the exact Humbrol numbers for the match? Also what product did you use on the corrosion first? EDIT: I saw on your other video its KURUST. Not sure how to get perfect colour match though. Would get some funny looks taking the frame into Boyes to get the right shades. lol
Fascinating stuff! I stiil have and use my Raleigh Elix 14-speed, bought new for £275 in 1989. Much cherished. Saddle and tyres have been changed but otherwise all original. These bikes have a delicacy and elegance that I feel is missing these days.
Agreed and around this time period alloy started making its appearance. So these steel frames had been around for some time and I feel had been perfected. I really enjoyed the ride and your so right about it’s elegance. Thanks for watching and your support all the very best hope you have a lovely Christmas 😉👍🚲
Wonderful stuff. I have a super rare 1988 Orbit Pro 531c with Campagnolo Chorus groupset, Cinelli bars and stem and Ambrosio Super Elite wheels. Totally original and unrestored. You are an inspiration to keep me looking after the old girl, and these old bikes have a charm which can't be replicated on modern machinery.
My friend this is music to my ears and the core of what keeps me doing what I do on here. Thanks for watching and your support. Watch this space an Orbit is on my hit list for bikes to do 👍🚲 all the best Andy
Wow ! What a beautiful bike. Hope you're going to keep it . Two questions, where do you find 20mm tires and that yellow to white fade tape ? I'd sure would like that fade tape on my '90 Concored. Thanks KB. Oops, did a search, is this the tape you used ? AMBROSIO ORIGINAL BIKE RIBBON YELLOW TO WHITE FADE CUSHION BAR TAPE (stigshed on Ebay ?)
Hi, just searched that on eBay came straight up, that’s the one 👍 the 20mm tyres same again from eBay they come up now and again. New old stock. Thanks for your support and watching all the best with the bar tape, that’s a good find. Cheers 🍻 Andy
Always love the Vids! I'm currently restoring my uncles 1989 Panasonic dx 3000. The bike was outfitted with shimano sante group set, only made for 3 or so years!
Sounds a nice bike, I have very fond memories of the Sante Groupset I had a Raleigh 531c frameset sprayed up in a pearl white and built it up with Sante and Mavic Open 4cd Tim’s. The bike came with me in the Royal Navy and lived hanging up in the Lynx Helicopter hanger. Great times and yes a lovely Groupset. It’s one bike I really regret selling that one. Thanks for the support and watching all the best Andy
What an awesome looking bike. I've loved Raleigh bikes from a kid starting out with my first bike being a Raleigh. I wish they made them like that today. Gorgeous paint job. Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Another great Raleigh, and a fab restoration. Any excuse to drop in the Panasonic eh Andy ;) That one is one of my ultimate faves, just love the colours. Im slowly getting parts together for my own build and its always nice to see these vids, helps keep me motivated to finish mine, thanks for sharing :)
Thanks buddy, yes the Panasonic is close to my heart. I should ride and enjoy it a bit more, it’s lives proudly hanging over the rest of the collection. Glad to hear the videos are motivating you to get yours finished. All the best and thanks for your support Andy
Wow, I saw a Biopace chain ring, the same I am using with my other 80s bike frame with its Shimano caliper Exage sets! Of so many classic road bikes you have restored, Andy, do you keep them as your collection and use?
Hello and thanks for watching. I hope the videos bring back some great memories. The majority of the bikes I sell on for others to enjoy. I do keep the odd one, I just haven’t got the room and I also store my childhood dream car In the garage now so it’s getting a bit full in there. Thanks again for the support all the best Andy
The Reynolds 531 frames are just so smooth to ride, I have 4 Treks in 531, two just the main tubes and two with 531 from the front fork to the rear triangle. Always good prospects to bring back to life and restore. And your 105 group set is high quality and very dependable. Thanks for the video.
Hi Bob thanks for watching and the comment. Yes it certainly was a smooth ride and a lot of people have commented on how reliable the Shimano 105 Groupset is. Thanks again and all the best Andy
Thank you for your support and watching really happy to hear you have been inspired to start riding again, really is music to my ears. All the very best happy peddling stay safe
i really enjoyed watching this bike being rebuilt. it reminded me when i had my Raleigh Quasar and i put the full Shimano 105 group set on it. The looked really smart.
@@BikeItUK Alright thanks! I found this pair on ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Pair-DURO-27-x-1-1-4-Bicycle-bike-Tyre-27-Gum-Wall-Retro-Vintage-4752/283069886189?hash=item41e847aeed:g:8YIAAOSwuwBbVtVp do you think they will look good on a vintage peugot road bike? anyways, thank you so much for responding, I love watching your bike restorations! You have an awesome talent with this, keep up the great work!
Feeling all nostalgic as this was the bike I bought when I first joined a cycling club back in '88. Come to think of it, the first bike I ever bought. Unfortunately it didn't survive an argument with a car! Amazed to see how good a condition it was before restoration. Keep up the good work.
Música para meus anos muito feliz por você gostar da restauração. Aproveite e obrigado pelo apoio e prestando atenção desculpem pelo atraso na resposta. Tudo de bom Andy
Well done, Andy! It's a crackin' bike. I loved the clothes pegs! Today I visited your website and for the first time I noticed that you sell some, if not all, of the bikes you have restored. Someone is going to get your recent restoration, a really beautiful bike, at a great price! Do you ever restore bikes that are smaller than your size. For example, my frame size is 54cm. (I think!)
Hi Roy, hope all is well with you thanks for tuning in and watching and your on going support. The answer to your question is yes I do and have done smaller Restorations, however I do try and keep them to my size. I’m more influenced by the bike itself the company and model and if it’s a worth restoring. A lot on the market now are already restored or I have already featured them. I’m sure a 54 will come up. I can ride a 54 no problem 😉 thanks again and hope you have a great Christmas all the best Andy
Great 👍 I’m glad you’ve got to see it. I couldn’t believe my luck finding the original water bottle and cages. The Bike has now moved on to its new owner hopefully to be enjoyed and ridden for many more years to come. Fantastic example thanks for watching and making a comment really glad you got to see it restored. All the best Andy
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Another great Raleigh from the 80s. I had the Raleigh Delta which, I think, was similar spec to this one.
Thanks for watching and the comment, Raleigh Delta yes was from the same time period. They seem to have had a lot of personalised saddles done. The frame was probably the same just different paint job. Thanks again all the best Andy
Nice resto! Had the series 1 Quadra with 6sp 1050 group, a fine machine. Seen lots of them for sale with corrosion on the top tube for some reason but that one looked pretty tidy. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching and the support. Interesting regarding the rust on the top tube 🤔🚲 all the best Andy
Hello!
I have a Bianchi Sprint from latest 70's, and You were my inspiration to restore it.
Regards and keep on like this.
Love it many thanks, to hear you got inspired honestly makes me continue what I do on here. Thanks for your support and sounds a nice Bike Bianchi is one brand I still need to cover. Thanks again and all the best Andy
I have a mystery Bianchi I brought back but a previous owner had rattle canned it so I have no idea the model or steel. Searching for serial numbers for Bianchi's is almost impossible. Can you post some pictures of yours? Mine was originally red, the stripped down frame weighed 2110 gms, size 56 seat tube, 70mm italian thread bottom bracket. I'm guessing early 80's model, nice campy bits, headset and mechs, Ofmega hubs, unbranded crank set but possibly Ofmega or campy. Any help would be appreciated. I can also post pictures, Thanks
I love my 531 cause it’s so smooth to ride with. Didn’t know it is a classic treasure. Now I’m gonna renew it with some new parts. Cheers from Bavaria. Tom
Another great restoration Andy keep up the great work and videos
Thanks for watching and the supporting comment all the best Andy
Уважаемый Волшебник! Разрешите наконец вопрос:рама стальная,или углеродная? Я заметил,что появилась тенденция к возврату на классические рамы 70-80х.Мой Роли Риалто мне очень нравится,ничуть не хуже Кольнаго тех же годов.И катаясь на машине по моему городу(Санкт-Петербург),я заметил,что большинство велосипедов односкоростные.А как с этим обстоят дела в вашем городе? Я любитель переключать "коробку скоростей")))
I rebuilt a spanish Vitoria from about 1985, i do wish that i had put some gum wall tyres on it though.
Sounds Nice, tes you cant go wrong with them the Corsa's even look great on modern rides. Thanks for watching and the comment all the best Andy
Always enjoy watching your restorations Andy and can't believe that you get thumbs down for putting proper videos out there. I recognised them lanes you tested the bike on as we go to the Coffee Tavern on the hill up there. I will keep an eye for you next time we're down that neck of the woods lol. All the best
Thanks for watching and the support. No way you cycle around here. Majority of the time I’ll have my old retro blue Oakley’s on and ride a Canyon a lot of the time. I live in Hazel Grove and as a rule I try and include the Goyt Valley in most of my riding when I’m out just cycling. By all means give me a nudge and say hello if you see me 😉👍all the best for Christmas 🎄 and hopefully may see you sometime in the new year
@@BikeItUK Yes we use the Goyt valley after Staly Vegas and Dukinfield to pass by Hazel Grove on route to the Cheshire lanes and cafe stops at Wilmslow, Handforth, Alderly edge etc. Nice n" flat around there or really hilly on the other side. Cheers.
Hello there Andy...great to have you back with another great video
...always enjoy the history you provide us with each...
Best regards...Rudy
Many thanks Rudy yes Im enjoying doing them, another bike saved thanks for the support and watching all the best Andy
Great work Andy! Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks mark for watching and the support all the best Andy
Another great restoration Andy, I thinks what i liked the most of this video, is seeing the pure joy your face shows , great job, love those wheels and tires you put on it and the bike look just great :) keep up the good work
Hello my friend hope you are well and enjoying life. This was a pleasure to do and such a smooth ride. I couldn’t believe my luck with the water bottle. Thanks again and hope you have a great Christmas buddy 👍
Cool video mate I was just wondering if you have any information on the doors fox I've just a quiet one is there any chance you could do a video on it
Thanks for the comment and support, ill have a look into it for you thanks for watching all the best Andy
Love this channel
Many Thanks for your comment and watching. All the best Andy
Congratulations on the video, beautiful work of revival of this English model. Impressive graphics in these colors that make it beautiful and unique. Indeed, classic stay cycling has never grown so much in recent years, the interest of many is surprising. Hugs from this Brazilian vintage racing bike enthusiast.
Thanks again, yes definitely seen a big increase in renovating these beautiful steel bicycles. It’s crazy to think many will still be here when we are gone. Definitely a satisfying thing to do. Take care buddy and thanks again
HI Andy Just want to say selling Banana bike for 1,377.50 after custom paint job which must of cost minimum 500 since decals were painted is amazing! Someone got unreal deal! You are a great bike enthusiast and prices you sell shows you are not in it for money but pure joy! Keep it up!
Thank you, the paint job was £280 from MRCreations. Mark is a fantastic guy and currently doing a Raleigh 653 Race. Should make a great build watch this space. Thanks again Andy
Wow. looks fantastic !!
I have the Record Ace Moderne from this year... still in my garage... Needs a few items changing:
Some muppet at a bike store years ago took it upon himself to swap out the (worn) Shimano Santé headset for a 105 one when I asked for new rims to be fitted. The standard rims, as on this Quadra II, were Alesa anodised but the front rim had a misalignment at the join, so it shaved the brake blocks badly. It's now on Mavic MA40s now, which are good-looking period rims but not grey. I've also got a NOS Santé headset to go back on it.
700C x20mm tyres. The *only* choice for an '80s retro rebuild. (unless you can get 18mm !!)
The bike just doesn't look right on all-black tyres.
Thanks for watching and the supporting comment. I have been looking at your bike to get on the channel. Amazing frames 653 tubing and look fantastic with the matching white Shimano Groupset. It’s a hard Groupset to locate for spares. Regarding the tyres I stubbles across some on eBay which were new but old stock gum wall tyres. I’d just keep searching the net they do come up but are becoming harder to come by as the days go by. Good luck and all the best Andy
I think a lighting setup that emphasizes the bike would be better. When I look at the scene the bike looks like a part of the background and colors are lost. Maybe it's about camera settings? Or my eyes? Oh God am I blind!? :D Nice video, thanks.
Maybe, brickwork is never good with colours and yes lighting is another subject again. Thanks for watching and the comment all the best Andy
Bikelt UK more power. Im one of your fan. Nice puting back nice bike back to life. Wish i can find ur favourite raleigh of my own here but in my country sad to say we do not have like what you have. I just imitate the designs. Haha. Can i have one of yours?... haha any ways more power keep up the good work. Ur May inspiration for restoring stuff like bikes.
My friend thank you for watching and your supporting comment. Where is it you live? Comments like that really do inspire me to carry on doing what I do so thank you also 😉🚲👍all the very best to you Andy
looks a lot like my old 1988 marinoni. turned it into a "gravel" bike with a 42t cassette and 30mm tires. its rusty though would like to get that sorted, wonder if its compromising the frames integrity.
Hi thanks for watching and the comment, if you’ve been riding and enjoying it sound like the frames holding out. Interesting combination 🚲👍
This was first road bike back in 1989 I loved it, I did ad some upgrades along the way. I was only sixteen years old when I got it and thought I was the bees knees.
I hope it brought back some great memories for you, I loved these colours back in the day. Great times, thanks for watching all the best
evenin , I have the same bike that needs some TLC to bring it back to life, Can I please ask where you got the bar tap and pedals from? Also what did you use to polish the frame please as mine has a few rust spots.
thanks for nay help
Nick
Hi the frame I use a solution called T cut avoid the decals though as it can cause them to fade. The handlebar tape came with the bike and the pedals I think I purchased from eBay hope this helps good luck enjoy 👍🚲
A old Panasonic bike they built for them for Schwinn to.
Rally interesting stuff that’s something I didn’t know. Thanks for watching all the best Andy
I have Team Raleigh... Lots of love from India...
Hello India and thanks for watching and your support all the very best Andy
Enjoyed it thank you, reminds me of when I used to do something similar you what you doing... Yours just littke more professional.😁
Thanks Deon for all your support 😉👍
Another excellent build mate, well done👍🏻🚴🏽🏴
Many thanks Stephen 😉and thanks for watching and support all the best Andy
Excellent and fantastic work Andy! Best regards from Chile.
Pablo
Hi Pablo thanks for watching and your support All the very best Andy
nice rebuild, again - small remark: cable housing left too long in the back, and up front I would put the rear brake cable behind the front so when you turn the handlebar one doesn't squeeze the other
Thanks for watching and the advice all the very best Andy 👍🚲
Hi Andy been following the channel for a while now and love it m8 your work inspires lots of folks! Myself included which leads me into a problem I have with my 1987/88 Raleigh Ritmo that I'm currently restoring are the bottom bracket shells 24tpi or 26tpi. (It's a 68mm shell)As the quadra you have just done would be some era I was wondering if you could shed some light on this. Thanks for any advice Daz
Sorry for the late reply I haven't been ignoring you I simply do not have the answer. Thanks for watching and also you question. I hope you have got to the bottom of it, all the best Andy
I did Andy 24tpi thanks👍
Superb video. I'm halfway through restoring a puch pacemaker, inspired by your videos.. keep it up...
Music to my ears great to hear your getting stuck in and I hope you get as much fulfilment out of the process as I do. Thanks for your support and watching all the best Andy
@@BikeItUK I can't believe how the steel chrome wheels clean up with aluminium foil and water ! I'm struggling to source the puch pacemaker decals. Any ideas Andy ?
@@BikeItUK and yes it's very satisfying in my shed tinkering with the same model bike I got given at Christmas when I was eleven.
I've even managed to find some original Pifco lamps .
@@campbellcaraher1008 Thanks for the tip I need to do a video on cleaning wheels up. They this guys for decals I hope this helps he's on FB also I think h-lloyd-cycles.myshopify.com/collections/puch
Hello, can you tell me what the product is that you are using under the tape to hold the cable in position? Is it one of those gel products?
The cable guide protector was a product out years ago. It was already on the handle bars when I got the bike, I do not think they produce them anymore unfortunately. Thanks for watching all the best
Damn!! That is pure bike porn! I truly enjoy to watch your videos, and you've been an inspiration for me! I'm looking for a decent bike like that (531, Vitus or Columbus) to restore, and in almost 2 years, nothing appeared. I think carbon bikes are great machines, but the real feel of cycling came with the steel frames!
Keep the wonderful work!
Cheers!!
Great comment and many thanks for the support and watching. I too have a couple of nice Canyon's but love getting these steel bikes out on the road to remind me why I fell in love with cycling. I loved the Vitus 979 Bike we did great lightweight ride. Thanks again and all the best Andy
Hi love the channel, love classic Road bikes, I own 1989 Raleigh Delta, I had one New when I was a 17 year old bike shop mechanic apprentice and finally found one on eBay a while back in great condition but needs new handle bar tape and it has the same Yellow to white fade tape as this Quadra Q: Where can I get it from not been able to find any? Many thanks Keith
Hi Kieth I know someone was selling some on eBay the other day. New old stock. I just searched yellow into white fade handlebar tape. Thanks for your support I’m glad you enjoy the channel good luck on eBay 😉👍🚲all the best Andy
BikeIt UK cheers just bought them Keith
Lovely Andy. I've got a 1990 Ribble 653 to restore soon 👍
Hi Michael, thanks for watching and the comment. 653 nice 👍 I used to have a Ribble Gran Fondo loved it picked it up direct from them. Thanks again and all the best Andy
Score on the bottle and the Ambrosio Bike Ribbon- somewhat ironic that they are harder to find than the bikes.
So true, it’s funny how excited you can get over a plastic water bottle and a bit of tape 😂🚲thanks for watching and your support all the best Andy
Another smashing resto job Andy, well done 👍🏼 I’m loving that retro bar tape as well, very period 👌🏼 Would you mind sharing where you managed to find it online? Thx 🙏🏼
The bar tape came with the bike when I bought it, however another viewer has found one seller on eBay at the moment selling the exact yellow in to white fade handlebar tape. Which I believe is new old stock. I hope this helps and thanks for your support, all the best Andy
Thanks Andy, appreciated 👍🏼
Nicely done Andy🚲👌 exceptional workmanship and attention to detail 😏👍🔧
Many thanks buddy and I’d just like to add I hope you and the family have a cosy Christmas all the best and thanks for watching 👍
Thanks Andy! Holiday greetings to you and your family🎄🎁👨👨👦👦🏡
Quedó increíble!
Soy mexicano y estoy a punto de empezar en el mundo de la restauración, siempre motivado en ti!! Saludos
muchas gracias por mirar y su apoyo a todos tge best Andy
muchas gracias por mirar y su apoyo a todos tge best Andy
are those nos/old hoods or new aftermarket?
They are originals, I bought them complete with the levers on eBay for £9.99 result, I now have a spare set of levers also. Thanks for watching all the best Andy
Play at 1.75x speed to make the music sound like drum and bass. 1.5 for the second song.
🕺fare play! Thanks for 🤔listening . All the best Andy
@@BikeItUK Don't worry I only sped it up to play with the music. I love every second of your bike restorations
nahh i dont go near a rubbish bike company called raleigh, dawes is better hercules gazelle basso is dream bike
Thanks for watching, a Dawes, Gazelle and Basso are all on my hit list so watch this space. 👍🚲🚲🚲all the best Andy
@@BikeItUK in the 90s i worked in bike shop for free i was cleaning hanging up bikes ive touched all the fancy bikes but nit rided them
Is it worth fish oiling the seat and head tube to reduce rust?
Not heard of that 🤔thanks for the comment and watching Andy
Great video as usual Andy. Bike looks really good.
Thanks Rob for the support hope your not working to hard 👍see you soon and thanks for watching buddy 😉
Very good vid, are the tires sew ups or clinchers?
Thanks for watching and the support the tyres are clinchers👍
I just picked up a Peugeot Aneto 12 speed for restoration, 99p off Ebay
Wow 99p you cant go wrong there I hope it works out. Thats a great result thanks for watching Andy
@@BikeItUK It needs a bit of work, but i have the ability to pull it around, Cheers Andy, Your doing great work here, Merry Christmas.
@@andrewharris7439 merry Christmas to you to pal
It's a great frame. I've got one which I built up as a single speed.
Thanks for watching and yes great Raleigh 531 frame very retro colour scheme. All the best Andy
@@BikeItUK it's light too. Mine, as a single speed, comes in at 19lbs or about 8.6kg. not bad for a retro steel bike.
I grew up in NZ where they were so common but such a rare brand here in the Philippines 😥 im a bit envious that you have access to these beautiful machines and the parts to bring them back to their former glory ✌️🇳🇿🇵🇭
Thanks for watching and the comment, yes you are probably right there regarding availability, but what two amazing counties to ride a bike you’ve lived in 🚴♀️ it’s a bit like a catch 22. Thanks again and all the best Andy
Love your work mate , beautiful bike.
Thanks for watching and the support 👍
do you really like baseball and the Yankee's ?
😂no.....I ended up with the cap 🧢 along time ago after a night out. My youngest son made an emoji with me with it on and it kinda just stuck 🤔. So there you go. Thanks though for asking. All the best Andy
Amazing job, could you tell me the paints you used for the touch up please
Thanks for watching and the support. I use Humbrol model enamel touch up paint. I hope this helps all the best Andy
@@BikeItUK Did you just use the white or touch up the colours as well? If you did the colours I don;t suppose you know the exact Humbrol numbers for the match?
Also what product did you use on the corrosion first?
EDIT: I saw on your other video its KURUST. Not sure how to get perfect colour match though. Would get some funny looks taking the frame into Boyes to get the right shades. lol
@@andrewcole7149 Kurust for treating and I generally just take the forks with mw when colour matching. I hope this helps
what happened to the toe straps on your test ride?!
Thanks for watching for the ride out I tend to put my personal pedals on which my shoes are set up for
Fascinating stuff! I stiil have and use my Raleigh Elix 14-speed, bought new for £275 in 1989. Much cherished. Saddle and tyres have been changed but otherwise all original. These bikes have a delicacy and elegance that I feel is missing these days.
Agreed and around this time period alloy started making its appearance. So these steel frames had been around for some time and I feel had been perfected. I really enjoyed the ride and your so right about it’s elegance. Thanks for watching and your support all the very best hope you have a lovely Christmas 😉👍🚲
Wonderful stuff. I have a super rare 1988 Orbit Pro 531c with Campagnolo Chorus groupset, Cinelli bars and stem and Ambrosio Super Elite wheels. Totally original and unrestored. You are an inspiration to keep me looking after the old girl, and these old bikes have a charm which can't be replicated on modern machinery.
My friend this is music to my ears and the core of what keeps me doing what I do on here. Thanks for watching and your support. Watch this space an Orbit is on my hit list for bikes to do 👍🚲 all the best Andy
Hello my brot spectacular like
Thanks for watching
Wow ! What a beautiful bike. Hope you're going to keep it . Two questions, where do you find 20mm tires and that yellow to white fade tape ? I'd sure would like that fade tape on my '90 Concored. Thanks KB.
Oops, did a search, is this the tape you used ? AMBROSIO ORIGINAL BIKE RIBBON YELLOW TO WHITE FADE CUSHION BAR TAPE
(stigshed on Ebay ?)
Hi, just searched that on eBay came straight up, that’s the one 👍 the 20mm tyres same again from eBay they come up now and again. New old stock. Thanks for your support and watching all the best with the bar tape, that’s a good find. Cheers 🍻 Andy
Lovely Andy, turned out smashing. It's great to see a vintage bike coming down the road!
Thanks pal, yes this bike not only was full of sparkle and colour but rode really well. Thanks for the comment support and watching all the best Andy
Always love the Vids! I'm currently restoring my uncles 1989 Panasonic dx 3000. The bike was outfitted with shimano sante group set, only made for 3 or so years!
Sounds a nice bike, I have very fond memories of the Sante Groupset I had a Raleigh 531c frameset sprayed up in a pearl white and built it up with Sante and Mavic Open 4cd Tim’s. The bike came with me in the Royal Navy and lived hanging up in the Lynx Helicopter hanger. Great times and yes a lovely Groupset. It’s one bike I really regret selling that one. Thanks for the support and watching all the best Andy
What an awesome looking bike. I've loved Raleigh bikes from a kid starting out with my first bike being a Raleigh. I wish they made them like that today. Gorgeous paint job. Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Thanks again for watching and your support. The Raleigh Quadra certainly celebrated all the colours available 👍🚲
Another great Raleigh, and a fab restoration. Any excuse to drop in the Panasonic eh Andy ;) That one is one of my ultimate faves, just love the colours. Im slowly getting parts together for my own build and its always nice to see these vids, helps keep me motivated to finish mine, thanks for sharing :)
Thanks buddy, yes the Panasonic is close to my heart. I should ride and enjoy it a bit more, it’s lives proudly hanging over the rest of the collection. Glad to hear the videos are motivating you to get yours finished. All the best and thanks for your support Andy
Great work Andy, regards from czech. Did you put new brake lever hoods? I just need one of those to replace on my bicycle....
Hi thanks for the comment and support, I bought some levers with better ones on and replaced them that way. 👍
Wow, I saw a Biopace chain ring, the same I am using with my other 80s bike frame with its Shimano caliper Exage sets! Of so many classic road bikes you have restored, Andy, do you keep them as your collection and use?
Hello and thanks for watching. I hope the videos bring back some great memories. The majority of the bikes I sell on for others to enjoy. I do keep the odd one, I just haven’t got the room and I also store my childhood dream car In the garage now so it’s getting a bit full in there. Thanks again for the support all the best Andy
The Reynolds 531 frames are just so smooth to ride, I have 4 Treks in 531, two just the main tubes and two with 531 from the front fork to the rear triangle. Always good prospects to bring back to life and restore. And your 105 group set is high quality and very dependable. Thanks for the video.
Hi Bob thanks for watching and the comment. Yes it certainly was a smooth ride and a lot of people have commented on how reliable the Shimano 105 Groupset is. Thanks again and all the best Andy
Just subscribed, now I have to restore my 1975 Raleigh Competition!
Great videos and information.
Thanks and Crack On!
Mega thanks for watching and Subscribing I have plenty more restorations planned, good luck with your Raleigh and welcome 👍🚲all the best Andy
Whatever happened to "let's crack on" you keep saying " get a move on"
bring the giant saw back.
😂funny I’m aware I may be saying it to much, I think I said it twice in this video. Thanks for watching and the support Andy
Loved the video. I have a 1986 Raleigh racing USA grand prix I bought new you inspired me to start riding again
Thank you for your support and watching really happy to hear you have been inspired to start riding again, really is music to my ears. All the very best happy peddling stay safe
Excellent restoration video! Njoy watching your videos! Great work and great videos! Thx 4 sharing!
Thanks for watching and your support all the very best Andy
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Quadra from Raleighs lightweight division. Lovely bike, late 80s classic.
Thanks for watching and the comment 👍
i really enjoyed watching this bike being rebuilt. it reminded me when i had my Raleigh Quasar and i put the full Shimano 105 group set on it. The looked really smart.
Hi thanks for watching and the support not sure if your aware we have done the Raleigh Quasar on a previous restoration video. 😉👍all the best Andy
Great job,one day if you can find a Carlton super course and do it up,I lusted after one of those when I was much younger.
I’ll keep you in mind 😉👍 thanks for watching and the support all the best Andy
Another great bike brought back to life ! Lovely work as always.
All the best
Dave
Thanks for the comment and yes another Bike saved. No better way to recycle than to restore a bicycle. Thanks for watching and all the best
where can I get those tires? They look great ;)
The tyres are new old stock gum wall tyres. I got mine from eBay. I hope this helps
@@BikeItUK Alright thanks! I found this pair on ebay:
www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Pair-DURO-27-x-1-1-4-Bicycle-bike-Tyre-27-Gum-Wall-Retro-Vintage-4752/283069886189?hash=item41e847aeed:g:8YIAAOSwuwBbVtVp
do you think they will look good on a vintage peugot road bike? anyways, thank you so much for responding, I love watching your bike restorations! You have an awesome talent with this, keep up the great work!
Good job bro. From Turkey
Hello Turkey and thanks for watching and your support all the best Andy
great video as always! love how you watch for every little detail to get the bikes back in their original form!
Many thanks for the comment of support and watching. Yes its a good feeling to find the missing parts. Thanks again and all the best Andy
I'm not feeling the 'let's get a move on either' feels forced. Other than that amazing work as usual 👌
Thanks for and the support. All the best Andy
Feeling all nostalgic as this was the bike I bought when I first joined a cycling club back in '88. Come to think of it, the first bike I ever bought. Unfortunately it didn't survive an argument with a car! Amazed to see how good a condition it was before restoration. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching, glad to hear you survived the argument. Thanks for the support 👍
I had the same bike and mine to did survive an argument with a car.
Cara muito bom suas restaurações, está me motivando muito a voltar a pedalar, e principalmente as bikes antigas que acho lindas. Parabéns...
Música para meus anos muito feliz por você gostar da restauração. Aproveite e obrigado pelo apoio e prestando atenção desculpem pelo atraso na resposta. Tudo de bom Andy
Really great work and a really nice bike.
Best Wishes and support from germany
Hello and thank you for watching from German 😉👍 all the very best Andy
Well done, Andy! It's a crackin' bike. I loved the clothes pegs!
Today I visited your website and for the first time I noticed that you sell some, if not all, of the bikes you have restored. Someone is going to get your recent restoration, a really beautiful bike, at a great price!
Do you ever restore bikes that are smaller than your size. For example, my frame size is 54cm. (I think!)
Hi Roy, hope all is well with you thanks for tuning in and watching and your on going support. The answer to your question is yes I do and have done smaller Restorations, however I do try and keep them to my size. I’m more influenced by the bike itself the company and model and if it’s a worth restoring. A lot on the market now are already restored or I have already featured them. I’m sure a 54 will come up. I can ride a 54 no problem 😉 thanks again and hope you have a great Christmas all the best Andy
@@BikeItUK Thanks for the info! Merry Christmas, Andy! Happy, and Prosperous Cycling New Year
Nicely done mate 👍
Thanks for watching Andy
wonderful bike
Many thanks
Yep so COOL gracias parce.
Thank you all the best
Handsome bike
Thanks for watching and the support all the best
One of your best.
Thanks for the support and watching 👍
It's a yes from me
Thanks for watching and the support
whats the weight ?
I really do not know, the Bike sold very soon after the video went live. Thanks for watching
Seatpost size?
27.2mm hope this helps
Lovely build Andy ,, are the gears friction or indexed .
Thanks for watching and the comment the great have indexed but can be switch off. 👍
Excellent!!
Thanks for your support and watching 👍
Excellent work as always! I especially love how you managed to bring that saddle back to life. Brilliant work, Mate!
Thanks for watching and your on going support. All the best for Christmas 😉👍
@@BikeItUK Thank you, you as well!
Great to see this finally restored after it sat in my shed for years waiting to be done! Looks incredible, well done 🙂
Great 👍 I’m glad you’ve got to see it. I couldn’t believe my luck finding the original water bottle and cages. The Bike has now moved on to its new owner hopefully to be enjoyed and ridden for many more years to come. Fantastic example thanks for watching and making a comment really glad you got to see it restored. All the best Andy
Fantastic work, you can never ever restore a CF Frame 40 years down the line. Steel forever!
The saddle resto is inspiring mate!
Thanks for watching and the comment, I hope it helps thanks Andy
Another bike saved, great job 👏
Thanks Mark yes back on the road 😉🚲👍thanks for the support all the best Andy
Love this Quadra!
Thanks for watching, it certainly was a great ride. 🚲👍