biggs682
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thats the other thing with retro builds you sometimes have to improvise
Raleigh Sirocco frame
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raleighnut
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The cable needs a ferrule on the end, not just a plain one though there are some ally ones that fit into the cable stop (braze on) with a thinner extension that goes through.Found a bit of an issue today: as I was fitting rear derailleur and cables I discovered that the cable outer was pulling through the brazed-on guide on the chain stay; I'm assuming it's broken, although I suppose it might just have stretched - are they all a closed loop?
I put a clamp-on next to it so I can now change gear, but because the cable runs underneath the stay the clamp-on is upside down and I'm a bit worried it might impede the chain, never mind the fact that it looks a bit strange with a bolty bit sticking up in full view! It's also finished off the already tatty chainstay protector, but I'm guessing they're freely available.
Goes off to Google.
EDIT -These little fellas
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mikeymustard
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Thanks raleighnut that's brilliant!
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stepped ferrules duly ordered!
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
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The cable needs a ferrule on the end, not just a plain one though there are some ally ones that fit into the cable stop (braze on) with a thinner extension that goes through.
Goes off to Google.
EDIT -These little fellas
they look similar to hidden brake cable ones as well
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mikeymustard
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My mechanic friend said the same earlier and looked through his jars full of ferrules, but unfortunately couldn't find any
FrankCrank
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...one thing with them there old Raleighs, the BB shell threads are 26TPI, rather than the common standard of 24TPI. Limits your choice somewhat if you do need to replace/upgrade the BB. Story goes Raleigh thought they were too big to kowtow to such new standards - ended up painting themselves into a corner. Similar thing with Sturmey Archer hubs - the axles and nuts are an old imperial size - not interchangeable with metric versions. Anyways, a worthy restoration from the look of it... 
raleighnut
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I'd say that the Sirocco is after Raleigh 'bit the bullet' and changed to the standard 'BSA' thread (might be a bit of a clue there as to why Raleigh used a different thread pitch)...one thing with them there old Raleighs, the BB shell threads are 26TPI, rather than the common standard of 24TPI. Limits your choice somewhat if you do need to replace/upgrade the BB. Story goes Raleigh thought they were too big to kowtow to such new standards - ended up painting themselves into a corner. Similar thing with Sturmey Archer hubs - the axles and nuts are an old imperial size - not interchangeable with metric versions. Anyways, a worthy restoration from the look of it...
FrankCrank
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....any idea when they did the change over ? My brother back in UK had an old Raleigh, from about mid eighties as I recall, and it had the old 26TPI threads....
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mikeymustard
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I have to admit it never crossed my mind that a mid 80's cotterless bb could have 26 tpi.
It didn't - luckily!
It didn't - luckily!
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This would be a very useful piece of information for my future sanity
biggs682
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@mikeymustard this is one I have just collected today hope it inspires you .
One owner hardly ever used and certainly not for last 20 years, full golden arrow groupset and still got the cellophane over the bar tape.
One owner hardly ever used and certainly not for last 20 years, full golden arrow groupset and still got the cellophane over the bar tape.
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Oh my goodness that's a beaut!
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"i am not jealous, I am not jealous" - okay maybe a teensie bit 
Mine's got something yours hasnt:- scratches, rust and rusty scratches lol. Have you dated it yet? How many miles has it done, or can that be better measured in yards?
Mine's got something yours hasnt:- scratches, rust and rusty scratches lol. Have you dated it yet? How many miles has it done, or can that be better measured in yards?
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
"i am not jealous, I am not jealous" - okay maybe a teensie bit
Mine's got something yours hasnt:- scratches, rust and rusty scratches lol. Have you dated it yet? How many miles has it done, or can that be better measured in yards?
no not yet but seller thought 86 which sounds right , if its dry 2moro it might get a ride , unsure re miles not a lot by the look of it
