1984 Raleigh Quasar 12 Racer. Aero 80s style. Unfortunately there's some rust on the bike and a dent on the down tube. Used as a commuter, every day of the year. Very responsive and rigid. Looking to get some nicer new tyres, with a classic gum wall. Brakes are very dodge. Considering a Retroshift Upgrade. Shifters and front derailleur do no function correctly. Could transfer Selle Anatomica and Honey bar tape when riding for fun in the summer.
Frame:
Reynolds 501 Chromalloy-M Double Butted
Fork/Headset:
Reynolds Forks/Tange
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Suntour Custom A/Tange
Pedals:
Shimano SP362
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Simplex
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Dura-Ace 7401/Suntour Custom A
Saddle/Seatpost:
Team USPS Selle San Marco Aspide/Tange
Brakes:
Weinmann 500s
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Rimtec/Helicomatic/Continental Gatorskin Ultra
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Nobrand/Helicomatic/Continental GP4000
Bike History
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Added by Sonic_Hedge_Hog. Last updated about 10 years ago.
5 Comments
Sweet lv be bars have there any makers details love to get some
Posted over 10 years ago
Nothing at all on them. Had old Cinelli tape previously but I'm not sure if that's a clue. Could be the Raleigh Alloy Aero as originally came with the bike.
Posted over 10 years ago
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sloman says:
Dents and scrapes are history. I have them in spades on all my bikes,just a sign that they are well loved. I think your shift levers are reversed. That may explain the shifting problems. The brakes are prob. just old,hard pads but don't expect super stops. Just the nature of the beast. Great ride.
Posted about 10 years ago
Sonic_Hedge_Hog says:
Could be that! The front derailleur will change when adjusted and then just stop changing after a ride or two.
You're right though. Great fun to cycle.
Posted about 10 years ago