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1984 RALEIGH RACING R5500FS - PICTURE HEAVY

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stef232:
OK chaps I picked this frame up from the states a few months ago, its a 1984 Raleigh Racing R5500FS.

Made by Raleigh USA.

A big thanks to Glynnboy for the initial advise on the F&F.

This isn't a spec build and not to ever ones taste but I hope you agree it still look OK.

I managed to source some top quality Decals from Del & the same goes for the Pad set from Steve at Esemdesign the other parts I had lying around ready for a Kuwahara build I was doing.

The original chrome was in great shape so I just had to remove the old tatty Decals and polish.

Sorry about the saggy Izumi chain I just threw this on to finish up and take the pictures.

1984 RALEIGH RACING F&F.
NOS TANGE MX2 HEADSET.
NOS TANGE LOCK NUT.
NOS DC TECH 2 LEVERS.
NOS DC SEAT CLAMP.
NOS KASHIMAX MX SEAT.
NOS SR CUSTOM M PEDALS.
NOS DC CABLES.
NOS WIN V BARS ( LARGE ET BARS)
NOS ARAYA 7X WITH SUNTOUR HUBS.
NOS CHENG SHIN FAT / THIN COMBO.
NICE 44T SUGINO CHANRING.
NICE OGK GRIPS.
NICE SR SEAT POST.
NICE DC 1020 CALIPERS.
POLISHED SR MS-420 STEM.
REPOP DEACALS.
REPOP PADSET.

dinglem:
Nice job.

I always liked the look of these frames - even those curious rear dropouts.

You must be chuffed with how it has turned out!!!  :daumenhoch:

Glynnyboy:
I like how the blue looks on that Stef.
Nice colour flow.
Get that chain, cables & that valve sorted ffs.( the tell tale signs that you were giddy as a loon putting it together and couldn't wait to take some pics) :-)
I hope you make it to mk14, I would love to see this & that survivor 83 R6000 of yours.  :coolsmiley:

stef232:
Your right I'm embarrassed about  that chain.

I got an hour today without any rain and just started flingin parts at the thing.

I don't know why I even add chains TBH as they won't ever be ridden.

 :daumenhoch:

Gizmo:
Think the chains fine if you put a 6 speed derailleur on it  :LolLolLolLol:
Nice bike btw  :4_17_5:

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