First Timer 80s Raleigh Conversion

Very nice indeed.

Cheers :)

I have the same frame! well I'm 90% sure it is anyway, and it rides surprisingly nice to be honest. My Dad's friend found it in a skip and my Dad built it up, now he doesn't ride any more it's my road bike (I BMX mainly). I will get pics to compare but Im just pleased someone else has the same one lol. If you find out what the model is anywhere let me know please!

Yeah it is nice to ride - I haven't been far on it to be fair as I still haven't got a lock for it and don't fancy leaving it just propped against a wall.

I'm sure someone earlier in the thread said it was a Raleigh Elan?!?

Thats come out nice there. I think if you were to upgrade it, a new stem would make it look loads better - something like this : http://ebay.eu/1d6nPtt

I contemplated swapping them stem and also briefly considered bullhorn handlebars - in the end I decided to try and use as many of the original parts as possible. I like how some of the older parts look against the brand new powder coat.