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In2bmx

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Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« on: April 11, 2019, 01:41 PM »
Got the bug back and an itch to scratch  :)

Always fancied an Aero Pro .. Customer came in2 my work and saw my bikes and said
" I've an Aero Pro with a few parts , it's been stood in the shed  for 30 years "   

£50 later , yes £50 for F&F, Bars , Seat post , headset and i've another bike to build  :)

The chrome is a bit shot so it will be having a re chrome. Also need to get the stem shaft out of the forks .

The stickers have arrived and i've a few parts arriving soon  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2019, 02:50 PM »
You lucky fooker  :daumenhoch:

Bloody bargain mate..

Looking forward to this build mate... fistblump
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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2019, 03:01 PM »
What’s the plan with it Carl, spec build?


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In2bmx

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2019, 03:10 PM »
What’s the plan with it Carl, spec build?
As close to Spec as i can Danos  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2019, 03:11 PM »
Nice one Carl .. they’re a classic and ride really well  :4_17_5:
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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2019, 03:15 PM »
Can't find the factory spec on these . Anyone got it ?

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2019, 03:26 PM »
I’m sure I can find it for you mate ...
Couple of variations on 83/84 builds
I’ll havd a look later bro  :4_17_5:
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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2019, 03:31 PM »
What do you need to know?

It’s an ‘84 judging by the bars, so if my memory serves me right.

Suntour stem
Suntour seat clamp
Tange 300 headset
Tange grips
Tange BB
Raleigh Kashi Aero
Green/Blue label Comp III’s
DC MX900’s
DC Tech 3’s
Sugino spider
Sugino 44t with chain guard
SR Custom M pedals
Araya Aero rims
Suntour sealed hubs
Sugino 178mm 1 piece
Sugino c/ring bolts
Cateye reflectors
Koizumi seat post
DID chain
« Last Edit: April 11, 2019, 03:40 PM by in2bmx »


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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2019, 03:33 PM »
Hey Carl - this looks right to me mate (oops just beaten to it as I'm posting - think we are on the same sheet anyway)

Tange made Aero pro Frame & Forks
Tange 300 headset
Tange grips
tange BB
Aero pro high wide bars
Diacompe MX calipers and tech3 levers
diacompe cables & clips and blocks
Suntour Powerstem
Suntour Seatclamp
Raleigh branded Kashimax Aero saddle
Araya Aero Rims
yellow Label compIII's
Sugino 44T chainring
Large sugino Aero Pro chainguard
Sugino stamped arm crank
SR custom M pedals
Black and silver D.I.D. chain

Good luck with it

In2bmx

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2019, 03:45 PM »
Off to a good start then. Bought a bundle of Rich Waxintaxin


Suntour stem     Got NOS of Glynnyboy
Suntour seat clamp  Got
Tange 300 headset  Got  came with the frame
Tange grips
Tange BB                Got
Raleigh Kashi Aero   Got Kaish Aero
Green/Blue label Comp III’s  Got
DC MX900’s                        Got
DC Tech 3’s                         Got 
Sugino spider                     Got
Sugino 44t with chain guard
SR Custom M pedals
Araya Aero rims                  Got need rerurb
Suntour sealed hubs            Got a front
Sugino 178mm 1 piece        Got 
Sugino c/ring bolts              Got
Cateye reflectors
Koizumi seat post               Got came with he frame
DID chain                          Got

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2019, 04:34 PM »
You nearly have all the parts already! there was a decent set of aero rims on eBay a couple of days ago £50 i think (if you didn't fancy the refurb) and the Tange grips come up all the time.

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2019, 05:36 PM »
Tyres and chain are hardest to find so if you got them then you've nailed it  :daumenhoch: nice bikes,ride it when you have built it you'll be surprised just how nice they are to ride...a million miles away from a standard raleigh burner...look forward to the build...great score that  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2019, 08:00 AM »
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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #13 on: April 20, 2019, 08:07 AM »
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Coming together nicely Carlos.

Does it feel strange buying basic Tange/Sugino parts, when you’re used to getting things like Reedy pedals and Campy hubs?


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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2019, 08:11 AM »
Carl, I’ve gone to the museum section and copied a pic of Ant’s AP, it’s a beauty and perfect for a reference




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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #15 on: April 20, 2019, 08:14 AM »
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Coming together nicely Carlos.

Does it feel strange buying basic Tange/Sugino parts, when you’re used to getting things like Reedy pedals and Campy hubs?
haha . It’s a lot easier finding Tange and Suginio parts  :D and a lot cheaper .
 
Only a few more parts needed .

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #16 on: April 20, 2019, 08:49 AM »
Coming together nicely Carl. These are great to ride 👍

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2019, 12:00 PM »
Thats going to be cool.


Did you get the shaft out of forks in the end?

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2019, 03:24 PM »
I always fancied building an AP as well but never got my hands on one at the right time. This looks like a fun one Carl. Great to see it getting some love and coming back to life

In2bmx

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2019, 10:34 PM »
Thats going to be cool.


Did you get the shaft out of forks in the end?
not yet  :( . But getting there  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #20 on: June 12, 2019, 04:39 PM »
Finally after 3 weeks . John Lee who’s dad built and owned the famous Chorley track .
“The seat post man”  Finally removed the stem shaft from the forks  :).


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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2019, 02:45 PM »
Not good news .  :-\

Picked this up today after being stripped for new chrome .
It’s been stood for 30 years and it’s pitted everywhere  :-[ . It will looked shite if re chromed .

So I’m going to do it in team pro colours .
And look for a chrome F&F for the parts I have .

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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2019, 07:00 PM »
..hardly a compromise going to Team colours, following this for sure.
More! :slayer:
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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2019, 10:32 PM »
+1! Just thinking out loud here Carl, but what about doing something a bit different like moza's black 24" ProClass 'goose? Then you could use the parts you've been gathering for the chrome build. The decals too! :daumenhoch:
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Re: Raleigh Aero Pro burner
« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2019, 08:10 AM »
Last night i purchased a lovely chrome F&F  :)  so the build continues ..  I really wanted a chrome one  :daumenhoch:

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