completely redone ‘73 Raleigh grand prix … might be for sale soon.
Submitted by Vjkite
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Posted on February 25th 2010
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17 Comments Received
February 25th, 2010 @10:50 pm
The double brakes make me sad, and the bar/brake lever combo just looks funky. I’m guessing that’s an eighth inch bar, and I really don’t dig the style of their drops. Otherwise a nice clean conversion.
February 26th, 2010 @3:24 pm
Thanks for the compliments. The bars are actually original and honestly I haven’t had the guts to go fixed yet. The hub is flip flop so I will get there.
March 3rd, 2010 @9:21 pm
You should ride fixed. It’s the most fun and rewarding. You’ll be surprised how natural it feels after a couple rides. Between a front brake and back pedaling you’ll stop way faster than you’d think. Lose the rear brake and get a small lever for the top of your drops. This bike has nice lines. The extra brake and long, oddly placed levers are taking away from it. Go fixed bro. DO IT!
March 4th, 2010 @7:55 am
Agreed, if all bikes came fixed wheel you would not have the guts to freewheel. You lose a lot of control coasting. Buy a cog or borrow one for two weeks and you will appreciate the fun and control of fixed wheel.
March 8th, 2010 @3:28 pm
Thanks for the encouragement. Maybe I’ll make the switch.
March 8th, 2010 @4:07 pm
Screw the Cog on and do it. It is reversible if you don’t like it ! Takes 20 minutes, don’t wait another four days.
March 8th, 2010 @4:48 pm
give fixed a try.its amazing how much it has improved my pedaling in two months.took my other bike out today and really felt the difference.don’t think i’d ride fixed exclusivly(i’m too old to grow new knees)but it sure is fun.front brake with the lever of your choice(i’m using old drop style,1 for front,1 dummy hand rest)enjoy
March 8th, 2010 @6:50 pm
In only four months, I can’t tell if fixed is better or worse for the knees. I have dislocated one knee several times but not biking. I use pedals and have not caged or tied up to the pedals. I don’t fall off pedals and also do not lock stop/ skid stop. I do like and use my brake , sometimes only leave the front but still have both on my recent Trek 400 conversion, when wet it is still nice to have both it seems to me. Thanks
March 8th, 2010 @8:42 pm
i’m only going by years of hearsay and sheldon’s words of wisdom.skid stopping can’t be good for knees,likewise high cadence,low cadence/high effort(hills).like i said i don’t care to find out at this stage.a front OS brake seems prudent(if unfashionable).
March 8th, 2010 @10:13 pm
For me to lock the knees and lock up the rear wheel on a 52/18 geared fixie is about as appealing as simply sticking my foot in the spokes to stop the contraption. Give me a break with my Brakes. Vaya con Dios !
March 8th, 2010 @10:13 pm
For me to lock the knees and lock up the rear wheel on a 52/18 geared fixie is about as appealing as simply sticking my foot in the spokes to stop the contraption. Give me a break with my Brakes. Vaya con Dios !
March 8th, 2010 @10:56 pm
Not to mention it’s about near impossible. When I was running 46/13 skidding was a joke. 42/17 is way more fun. But topping out at 20mph isn’t.
March 9th, 2010 @6:19 am
I really like this bike. It looks great. As far as riding fixed vs freewheel, you probably will like riding fixed a lot. It will build muscles in your legs pretty quick that’s for sure. Make sure your seat is at exactly the right height before you start so you can avoid most of the knee damage that people run into when they start out. As far as the brake, a lot of people suggest taking of the rear brake because its redundant if you look to your legs for stopping power, but I think its a good idea to have one as kind of an insurance policy. If you’re exhausted and your legs aren’t as responsive as you’d like them to be, its good to be able to hit both brakes instead of the front in an emergency. The last thing you want is to avoid getting hit by a car because you hit your brake only to fly over your handlebars because you only have a front and your legs are to tired to stop the back. It’s an extreme case but it could happen at the bottom of any decent grade hill. Love the raleighs, enjoy your ride.
March 10th, 2010 @5:28 pm
Great discuss folks. Thanks for all of the feedback.
March 10th, 2010 @5:29 pm
*discussion
March 17th, 2010 @4:44 pm
If I were to put this bike up for sale can anyone suggest a price? The frame and fork is original. Everything else is new. Thanks.
April 25th, 2010 @9:20 pm
If you’re going to put this up for sale you should probably pull the wheels off and sell them separately so they don’t get absorbed in the cost of the overall bike. The frame itself is pretty nice for an older bike (has the brake housing stops braised on, chrome tipped fork, maybe even a chrome crown under the paint, arching cable stop in the back, etc). You could probably sell the bike for 150~200 around here (midwest) and maybe for a bit more on the coasts.
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