Show us your steel.....its real...

[biggs682]

My 1950's Raleigh Lenton had its first ride of 2020 this morning.

 

[Spokesmann]

^^
Lovin the colour scheme on the JT .
One of your I take it Mike.

Yes one of mine.

 

[craigwend]

After only 23 years new (triple) chainset, also new cassette, chain, rear mech, gear cable...
Actually only original parts are, front brake, (not rear) seat post and Reynolds 531st frame and fork (& headset)

Just need to put the mudguards back on...

 

[craigwend]

After only 23 years new (triple) chainset, also new cassette, chain, rear mech, gear cable...
Actually only original parts are, front brake, (not rear) seat post and Reynolds 531st frame and fork (& headset)
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Just need to put the mudguards back on...

Mudguards back on and bit of a clean

 

[simongt]

but I also want to preserve it so I'm torn.

Some years ago, a pal gave me her Dawes Fox circa 1980 ish. Original condition & spec. At the time, I thought wow, I can refurbish this back to pristine - ! However, when I looked more carefully; steel rims, double pull Weinmann brakes, I decided no, take the plunge and bring it 'up to scratch.' So I completely stripped it down, had the frame powder coated emerald green ( I'm Irish descent, so not a surprising choice - ! ). Replaced the drive train with a Shimano Deore six rear / triple front, new double pivot brakes and the result is a delight to ride - ! Oh and it now sports a C.17 saddle; even better - !

 

[craigwend]

Some years ago, a pal gave me her Dawes Fox circa 1980 ish. Original condition & spec. At the time, I thought wow, I can refurbish this back to pristine - ! However, when I looked more carefully; steel rims, double pull Weinmann brakes, I decided no, take the plunge and bring it 'up to scratch.' So I completely stripped it down, had the frame powder coated emerald green ( I'm Irish descent, so not a surprising choice - ! ). Replaced the drive train with a Shimano Deore six rear / triple front, new double pivot brakes and the result is a delight to ride - ! Oh and it now sports a C.17 saddle; even better - !

as the post was 2008 it might be interesting to find out what happened

 

[Gunk]

My Ribble Reynolds 653, sadly a bit to tall for me so now with it's new owner.

 

[Justinitus]

My first foray into steel since my Peugeot Triathlon in the mid ‘80s.

 

[Gunk]

that is some crazy gearing, perfect for wheelies!

 

[matticus]

that is some crazy gearing, perfect for wheelies!

It's also got all the weight on the back axle to help.

 

[Justinitus]

It's also got all the weight on the back axle to help.

I have a non-setback seatpost on order! Gearing is 34 up front with a 11-42 on the back. Have a 36T chain ring under the Xmas tree, that’ll make it the same as my Giant Toughroad that was perfect gearing for me.

 

[raleighnut]

My first foray into steel since my Peugeot Triathlon in the mid ‘80s.

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Someone has nicked your front big ring.

 

[bagpuss]

My Cartlon Giro d'itaila . Circa late 60's . The frame was built as a tourer I think ? brazed on cable guides for bar end shifters and m/ guards
Its present gearing is way to high for me now . 52/42 at the front and a 5 speed free wheel .

Carlton .Giro d'itaila by rebalrid, on Flickr

 

[Toshiba Boy]

Two of my favourites, as "ladies" of a certain vintage, they're allowed to stay in one of the spare bedrooms/home office

 

[Gunk]

Recently rebuilt 1982 CB Majestic, another that’s too tall so sadly off to another lucky owner.