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That's interesting - the spec sheet above also says db
My bob jackson was 27.0 (not uncommon for old 531c) but 26.8 is unusual - perhaps the seat tube is not very round...

Hey @spotter. Did you convert both of these Raleighs from 27" to 700c?

Yes, changed to side pull long reach tektros on the Royal and no need to change on the Classic as they had long reach center pulls already.
The Royal had centre pulls originally actually

Lovely. On the look out for something similar!

Do you have a bag in mind? I've thought about it as it's a nice look and place for a light, but having the rack and then that outershell bag (which is so good) hanging above is a bit odd.

Well i can swap this one easily enough over to that bike.

But maybe i should keep the bike light...

Inspired by your's and @jontea builds, I've gotten my hands on a record ace from the same period! Whats the max size you got with guards on the Royal @spotter?

Errr on the royal and the classic I think I had/have 32c and in both cases it was clearance under the crown that was the limiting factor

Made a new workbench with lots of help from my dad (and @JesperXT )

had to tell scale from the photo but its 3m long

That's a nice long bench. Means you can park lots of projects on there so you can't use any of it like I do. What wood is the top?

Thanks - its so nice to have space to store tools and work on things

work top is this
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Solid-Wood-Worktop---Solid-Beech-600mm-x-28mm-x-3m/p/193142

The legs are actually rafters I got from the attic...

The legs are actually rafters I got from the attic...

Who needs a roof anyway

Ha they were spare, they were freestanding horizontally across the other ones to support the (redundant) cold water heater tanks. So once they were removed I have a load of free lumber

The bike I built for my mum didnt work out alas, due a problem with her knee she just could get over the top tube. So, I picked her up something more suitable and moved some parts over to it.
No mudguards yet as my parents had to get it into their car, but she loves the 650x2.3" tyres "they give me confidience..."

She took to it very well, within 5 mins she had popped a wheelie and snatched 3 phone off passing peds... so I'm happy.

Also I own a brompton now, thanks to @jambon

@Maj IMO you should buy that same spesh.

I have her old frame going spare now too...

edit: prob too small for maj actually

within 5 mins she had popped a wheelie and snatched 3 phone off passing peds...

They grow up so fast :')

if i was even vaguely neuro typically it would almost certainly be the right bike for me

Sadly i'm terminally [redacted]

Some updates to the Raleigh Classic:

• New safety pizza
  
• New Stronglight needle bearing headset
  
• New Nitto stem
  
• New Nitto Cable hanger
  
• Adjusted the front rack to a lower position; less wobbly and it now connects with the mudguard
  
• Re-added the rear rack as its handy for carrying locks
  
• Upgraded the kickstand to a used Plescher one I had spare
  
• 'Cork' grips
  
• Cleaned and destickered
  
  

Still a great bike to ride; I'd like a brass bell for it I think...

What's the rear rack? Looks relatively slim

It's old Blackburn; it's actually marked 'Jim Blackburn'

excellent bike

strong cambridge professor energy

I'd like a brass bell for it I think...