• Hi Guys been working on this almost since my arrival in London 2 months ago,
    tried to draw on all my bike interests, im sure a few of you gathered im an ex old skool bmx nut (especially raleigh burners) so tried to drop in some bmx inspired stuff and also love the classic racer look,
    i was going to get a plug but love finding/buying parts and building as much as riding so bought a 1984 Raleigh Quasar, complete minus the wheels to work on, for me it was perfect - Raleigh, with the aero spec tubing that is found on the top end 80' raleigh burner's, i loved the colour and graphics and most of all it was affordable and fitted!
    i knew i wanted a tan charge sppon and white deep v's the rest evolved from various sources. anyway, its lack a 1/2 link ybn reluctant chain (on its way), shimano 105 front caliper (on its way), 10mm dmr gold nuts for rear (on way) and white brake cable.
    this is my first road bike and fixed bike so i've played it safe with double machined rims and fitting a flip flop with freewheel, i fully intend to ride fixed though.

    full spec below the pics (didnt want to bore you with further text)
    my favourite part is the nos raleigh branded alloy crank caps

    i hope you like and all opinions are gratefully recieved, i know the frames not the best but hopefully you read my rationale and parts are transferable.

    All the best
    David

    frame, forks, bars, cranks, stem are all original,
    frame has been coldset for a 120mm track hub,
    has a new sealed bb for good chainline
    gearing is 42 - 16
    headset is tange
    pedals / cages mks
    wheels velocity deep v both machined, formula hubs, flip flop rear 16 fixed 16 free
    dia compe goldfinger brake lever
    charge spoon saddle
    27.0 replacement seatpost (kindly donated by forum member)
    tyres 700 x 23 continental gatosrkin

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