Saturday, December 12, 2009

Sportex 12 Project in Photographs




























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  1. Steve ADecember 13, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    It looks very nice indeed. Any particular reason for keeping the "safety levers?"

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  2. J.December 13, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Hello,
    Nice rig! You also made a very salient point in the previous post, namely, many of these older Japanese/generic frames, especially the steel ones, are the equal of there more prestigious european counterparts. You do nice work and keep it all in perspective. How is that Raleigh coming?

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  3. HughDecember 14, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Hey Steve, Not really, I am probably going to switch them. That is providing I can get the others cleaned up or find a suitable replacement.I`m not sure if the pair (levers) I want to use have glue on them or just remnants of badly decomposed gum-hoods. I tend to think it is the later. Maybe I can post a pic of them.
    I`m considering getting a ultrasonic cleaner. I just found a company about 20 miles from here that manufactures them. Maybe I can get one wholesale! Cheers,Hugh

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  4. HughDecember 14, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Hey J.
    I hate to admit that I have not gotten the Raleigh going again. I have a few repairs to
    do first. I did find an alternative saddle to the Brooks sprung touring saddle. Don`t get me wrong Brooks is a great saddle.And would look Great on the Raleigh. But there is the cost factor. About the lugged frames. I have ridden a few good European lugged frame bikes. And also more than a few Asian lugged frames. And I really can`t say the euro frames "feel" any better. I mean did my Nottingham Raleigh touring bike feel any better than my Fuji Grand Tourer? Not that I
    could tell. Honestly the Gran Tourer was one of the most enjoyable bikes to ride I have ever owned. Cheers,Hugh

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