1980 Raleigh ‘Denim’ Eighteen

[Cambram]

Really interesting restoration/rebuild. Enjoyed the humour. Good luck with the ankle contraption.

 

[Mrs M]

Stunning job, bringing an old bike back to be loved and ridden again.
Well done

 

[Dwn]

That's genuinely amazing; what skill!

 

[Drago]

It looks sensational. That's be a great write up in the CUK magazine.

 

[fossyant]

Nice job

 

[Javabob]

The Chipper was the Chopper's little brother, my brother had one for Christmas, I had a Grifter

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My 1st bike, in blue. Wish I still had it!

 

[Javabob]

These things are brilliant; especially coupled with a replacement Cree diode bulb.
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Yeah, they’re very obtrusive, but in a good way. I’ve got a couple of front ones, which are a bit rough, but by swapping around the bezels and lenses, I’ll be able create two decent looking sets.

I’ve got a few eastern bloc dynamo sets in the boneyard, but they’re not particularly inspiring design wise.

I think those Ever Ready metal ones will stand up to a gentle blasting and a bit of powder coat. I just need grind off a few all rivet heads to get them dismantled.

@Survivor Bikes are theses old style battery case designed to take modern batteries?

 

[Javabob]

That’s an amazing job. If you’re ever in Dorset on a Wednesday a few of us have a weekly cruise along the seafront (very slowly 😂) you’d be more than welcome

 

[Survivor Bikes]

@Survivor Bikes are theses old style battery case designed to take modern batteries?

Hi there. Yes, exactly that. They‘re made primarily for vintage flashlight enthusiasts (which is a thing!), and they’re great for reviving these old bike lamps.

 

[Survivor Bikes]

It looks sensational. That's be a great write up in the CUK magazine.

Aw cheers Drago, you leg-end 😊

 

[Survivor Bikes]

Really interesting restoration/rebuild. Enjoyed the humour. Good luck with the ankle contraption.

Thanks @Cambram, I’m glad somebody likes my lame jokes!

 

[Survivor Bikes]

That’s an amazing job. If you’re ever in Dorset on a Wednesday a few of us have a weekly cruise along the seafront (very slowly 😂) you’d be more than welcome

Well thanks very much, I’ll bear it in mind neighbour 😊

 

[Survivor Bikes]

Stunning job, bringing an old bike back to be loved and ridden again.
Well done

Evening @Mrs M. I agree; a lot of coal and coke went into making that steel 40 years ago, and there’s no reason it can’t survive for at least another 40 years 👍

 

[Survivor Bikes]

My 1st bike, in blue. Wish I still had it!

I’ll keep my eyes open... you never know 🙂

 

[Survivor Bikes]

That's genuinely amazing; what skill!

Thanks, I love giving these little bikes a new lease of life.