Old steel bikes are like jewellery compared to modern carbon bike . I had a Harry Hall columbus slx in metallic red and campag record . This was 30 yrs ago and i still have fond memories of it .
Children's dreams come true, that's how it should be. I do it the same way. Beautiful bike, I consider these Raleigh frames to be the best of their time. I have one and the other is probably on its way to me. Congratulations on the bike and the beautiful video, have a good time Andy!
@@BikeItUKexcellent content and Very well put together. Beautiful bike and u done a nice job on it, golden oldie, older bikes are so nice to ride, new subscriber, ❤from 🇨🇮🙏
I have not been here for a while, Andy. That video was absolutely outstanding, enjoyable and uplifting! I had to reflect ruefully on the contrast of your lovely steed with me recently working on my 1978 Raleigh Grand Prix. My front brake was "pulsing" (on/off-ing) and at the local bike co-operative they identified there was a dent in the (steel 27" Sturmey Archer) wheel rim, surrounded by two "blips" (sitting-proud areas). The Sheldon Brown website suggested I take a hammer to the blip, with the tire inflated. I did, rather nervously, but it has largely fixed the pulsing. I used an adjustable spanner, with the tyre off, to bend out the dent. It's not perfect but it's greatly improved things! 🙂. I just thought the contrast might amuse you. (By the way, I am nearly 80.....). Great video, Andy, and a beautiful bike!
Mate, really enjoyed hearing about your repair. I’m glad you’ve managed to nearly completely repair the problem. Thanks for checking in and catching up. Keep going my friend your obviously doing something right 🚴😉 happy cycling buddy
Very nice bike, video and you explain everything very well. I like also the music at the end. Carbon steel, carbon fiber, it's only the last word that changes for "very little" weight change versus "very big" price change, not so much performance change and so less worries. You are a great man. BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very nice to see you put together a bike just for yourself in the way you prefer. Wonderful job! Those tires are simply sublime, finally had a chance to try them out.
Beautiful build Andy, and pure nostalgia for a lot of us I'm sure, we could only dream of bikes like this while bombing around on an Olympus or an Arena (Spoilt kids might have had a Record), right choice on the calipers - classic look !
Thanks glad you like it, it’s definitely a dream come true for me. Yes the 9 speed definitely is a sweet spot I’m finding. Thanks again for the support and watching 👍
That's a fantastic story about your dream bike build! It's always great to see someone achieve their childhood dreams, and it sounds like you've put a lot of time and effort into this project. The finished product looks amazing, and I'm sure it's a real joy to ride. I especially like how you've used a mix of new and old parts to create a unique and personal bike. The Campagnolo groupset is a perfect choice for a classic Raleigh frame, and I'm sure it shifts like a dream. The video is also very well done. It's informative and engaging, and I especially liked the timecodes so I could easily jump to different sections. I'm sure this video will inspire a lot of people to start their own vintage bike restoration projects
hi andy raleigh panasonic where my all time fave team. i had the team cadet the full kit and use to think i was phil anderson ha ha. beautiful bike and great build campy the best. best wishes. and we are so fortunate to have pete one of the best wheel builders in the world living here in liverpool
Pete really is a living legend and yes couldn’t agree more we’re extremely lucky having him to hand. Glad you enjoyed my dream build thanks for the support, it’s much appreciated
Excellent build again! Chorus skeleton brakes are great! Have a 9s Chorus kit laying on ice for a Daccordi resto-mod build later this year. Keep the great vids coming.
Wow.. Lovely build dude always, I always wanted one of these bikes when I was a kid 😊 ❤ or the black and gold.. can’t beat campy love it 😊 I use chorus 11 speed excellent 😍😍😃🚴🏻🚴🏻 Pete
The black and gold being the Record Sprint very iconic Raleigh colours also. I hope this build brought back some fond cycling memories, thanks for your support
Grand job ! Those brakes look perfect as does the rest of the build (the stem looks a bit clumsy but I get why you’ve gone down that route). I too now own my childhood hero bike, it’s a 1986 Raleigh Sbdu 753 in Panasonic colours, stays hung up on the wall & only comes out on high days & holidays ! Best colour scheme Raleigh ever did I reckon.
Yes love this colour scheme, brings back a great time period for myself. Glad you liked the build your 753 sounds beautiful. It’s amazing how these frames are still being enjoyed to this day. Thanks for your support it’s much appreciated
You really nailed it. A beautiful bike. Perfectly finished. I had the Corsa as a young lad with 501 and loved it, the colours always stood out. Your 531c with the campagnolo dropouts end groupset, and Mavic/CX wheels is a dream. Thanks very much for sharing.
Although we did not see the master painter work on this bike, this still might be one of my favourite of your videos, Andy. Bicycles have meaning to so many of us and it is wonderful to see a dream realized here. As to components, Campagnolo 9-speed is really superb. I am using Chorus on a C40 (albeit with a 10-speed chainset and BB since I wanted a compact setup) and the shifting and braking are first-rate. Glad to see that the components chosen are primarily alloy finish rather than carbon, although I might have gone with a quill stem. But kudos on the Elite Ciusse bottle cage and the Panasonic bottle and kit! Portrait of a happy man cycling, so I say bravo!
Thank you for your words of support and sharing your personal ride. Sounds very nice, who doesn’t love a Colnago. All the very best my friend happy cycling 😉🚴👍
Great to see you build this bike up and a lovely job too. I raced one in the 80’s and still have the frame and will build it up again this year. I really enjoy your videos and spend more time riding my old steel bikes these days because I really find the latest disc brake road bikes ugly and soulless.
Andy, watching you bring your childhood dream bike to life with that Raleigh 531 Frame was truly inspiring! It's fantastic to see the 531 Neo Retro build come together so well. Your choice of the Campagnola 9 speed seems perfect, especially considering those unfortunate chain snaps - definitely not something you'd want to keep dealing with. I love the Team Cadette colours and how they resemble the Raleigh Team Corsa. You've done an exceptional job on the 531 frame, and the choice between the C Record Delta Calipers and the more practical adjustable skeleton Chorus brakes really shows your attention to detail and just making it how you want it for practical use. How does the bike feel now after all your hard work? It must be solid, especially with Pete Mathews' masterful wheel building and those slick 25mm tyres. Your use of New Old Stock parts is brilliant. You really bring those childhood memories back to life. So many of us have our dream bikes and you are inspiring us to think about our own builds. Your matching winter kit looks super sharp - you've got the style down to a tee! The Panasonic colours are just the icing on the cake. It's always a pleasure to watch you build and ride these bikes. Thanks for another entertaining video, Andy! Keep them coming!
Thanks Andy for your kind words of support, happy you enjoyed the build. The bike has definitely lived up to all my expectations and it really has been a childhood dream come true. Having Pete Matthews the master wheel builder on board to help us out with the wheelset is truly unbelievable. Many more cycling and bicycle builds to come, so stay tuned my friend. Thanks again for you continued support its very much appreciated.
Wow Andy just Wow. I’m 51 now and these retro bikes are just the best to ride. Can I make a polite request for a bit longer video each time? Love a bit more audio on the build up etc. when’s the next one!! ❤❤
I’ve got a couple already in the pipeline and some extra bits as well. Thanks so much for your kind words of support it’s greatly appreciated all the best
New bike day is always fun. It is nice to see a modern spin on a vintage frame, especially one with which you have so much connection. I built up a Vitus 979 last year with 26 inch wheels to ride gravel, it is fun to give those old frames new life. I have never used anything beyond the 9 speed group sets, it is interesting to hear the Shimano 11 speed groupsets are so unreliable.
The Vitus sounds interesting, definitely food for thought. I personally think it’s a shame how the industry has continued to compete year on year to get that extra gear on the back. Eventually making the chain thinner and thinner something has to give. Thanks for your support all the best
@@BikeItUK If you build with 26 inch wheels just remember to get the long reach brakes. The Tektro R559 long reach brakes ended up working out well. I was originally afraid I was still going to need an offset brake mounting bolt, but it proved unnecessary. Depending on the width of the rim the biggest tire I could get in the frame in the
rear triangle were 1.4 inch wide tires. I learned the hard way that there are more than one 26 inch wheel standard. The fractional tires fit on different rims than the decimal tire width tires.
Congratulations, these dreams are such a joy. I loved seeing you so excited. I am building my youth racing time memories bike, a gitane. Unfortunately I need to look at the pennies, but it is taking longer and my excitement is lasting more. I can’t wait to see it finished, and riding it will be an absolute fly over the moon. Enjoy every second!
Jesus that's nice. Campy and Ritchey on a bike, what more can you ask for? A master wheel built on good old Mavics rims. As your daily ride that is amazing. What are the plans for the Delta brakes?
Glad you like it, I’m not getting any younger and I don’t have a car now so why not have the pleasure of the bike of my dreams. The Deltas if not sold on will be going on a future Greg Lemond build I think 🤔 Thanks for your support
Love your dream build and I have similar aspirations to build up something similar now that Im older, fatter and wealthier 🤣. I had my race bike built in 1993 using 653 tubing, Shimano 600 STI, dark grey Wolber rims, steel bladed spokes and Mavic sealed bearing hubs and it was a sweet ride. I recall a much older guy in our weekend races who rode a black Colnago with the Campag delta brakes and even though he wasnt that competitive he had the sweetest looking ride in the group and honestly I would drool over it. Im looking to try and build something similar and take my place in the pack as the uncompetitive older dude riding a sweet retro machine 👍🤞
Nicely put, you should definitely do it. Something very special about saving and giving these older bikes some new life. We definitely lived through a golden age of cycling. Thanks for sharing your memories and watching it’s much appreciated. Happy cycling my friend
I had a Harry Hall with Campag Delta brakes , they looked amazing but worked as well as a chocolate fireguard . I eventually used dura ace sti levers with them and dura ace brake blocks , these improved them to average .
As far as I know Campagnolo don’t even produce an 8 speed chain any more and recommend their 9 speed chain for 7- and 8-speed applications. Maybe it’s confirmation bias but I have always noticed an improvement in shifting, using a narrower chain. I’ve also never had an 11-speed chain snap on me, sorry about your woes in that area. Great content by the way, I always enjoy your builds.
Loved this build and the kit those brakes, crankset and gear mechs beautiful well done again on a fabulous and enjoyable build. As a Lemond fan any chance of building up those other Lemond’s you have knocking about I’m so jealous!
Sooo glad you swapped out the 130 for a 100, the earlier stem looked totally out of place, would have ruined the build's charm had it stayed on. And yes, I'm a huge fan of restomods too - all the beauty of the old with all the convenience of the new. Personally running a Zeus 531 with Shimano 105 R7000 11sp and love it to death! An update would be nice in the Summer to see how you're getting on with it 🙂👍.
Definitely, I’m planning on riding and filming a few of the build’s I’ve done throughout the summer. Pointless just having them there. Yes the 100mm makes such a difference. Thanks for watching and your support it’s appreciated 👍
This brings back memories: My first real racing bike, which I bought as an 18-year-old, was a Team Cadet with the 'Aerospace Countour' tube, in the same Panasonic colour scheme. Unfortunately, I crashed it into a car that had taken my right of way. But it changed my life and made me the cyclist I still am today at the age of 51.
You want to try the 12 speed it’s even worse, 10 speed is enough for anybody. Love the build apart from the stem they don’t look right on a threaded headset 👍
Great video! Too bad so many of my mates suffer the wrath of the latest failure prone tech thereby missing the simple joy your feeling right now. The 1974 Raleigh International was my Christmas morning dream that reoccurs ever time I hop aboard it. Damn I`m getting old!
Love it 😉 older and still enjoying it. That’s what is about. Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for your support it’s much appreciated happy peddling buddy.
The D/A 7800 was the best. BTW - A flex-hone & some oil really cleans up the internal surfaces of the seat tube. It's the cure for scratched seat posts.
I had a team corsa, I would love a 1983 Raleigh road ace with shimano 600 ax. I remember looking at the brochure and dreaming. Would like a ti raliegh lightweight too in those red/ black colours
Great build. I loved these back in the day but Raleigh frames were always too big for me. I would upgrade the mirage rear mech if you can though. Big thumbs up! 👍🏼
No don't agree about the Mirage derailleurs... it's the Carbon crankset that doesn't suit the bike IMO... silver Centaur / Veloce would be better... square taper BB / axle ideally !!
Awesome build Andy. I also managed to find my childhood dream bike a couple months back so will be turning that into a period correct build in the near future. Got a soft spot for Raleigh bikes myself, my first road bike was a junior model in electric blue. Currently looking out for my next neo-retro build and would love to use a Castorama frame if I can find one. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your support glad you like it. I’m definitely planning on using this one often. Good luck on finding that frame I’m sure one will pop up. All the best and happy cycling
What a stunning bike, I prefer the classic look but function over form. There is a Schlager by Udo Jürgens called "Mit 66 Jahren" and how life just isnt over at 66 when you retire, it just starts. Keep on rocking, dude!
Thanks Andy for another meticulous build. I love a retro mod; getting a dreamy look with decent shifting and ability to stop! Please may I ask about the saddle height (high?). I want you to preserve those ~50 yr old hips of yours! 🤠 all the best Ian
Thanks buddy and yes I completely agree with you watching back on the ride. I’ll be tweaking a bit within the next couple of months. Thanks for your concern it’s appreciated. Happy peddling pal
Wonderful. My first road bike was a Raleigh Team, so the cheap version, but with the color scheme of the team bikes. Later on I rode 531-built bikes and more modern steel bikes with the same generation of beautiful and very well functioning Campagnolo stuff on it. So I love everything about your build!
I bought one of these in 89. I had it built with 600.downtube shifters went with toe straps as king Kelly was still using them. if im correct he was the last to win a classic wearing them. also I believe 89 was the first year of sti. great videos as always. my dream bike would be a 87 rosin Ghibli. like what was used in the ads. there used to be an ad in winning back then. owned a few colnagos and time. colnago was the best
Yes I also have a soft spot for a Rossin. I must of been about 14 years of age drooling over the brochures. Sounds like some great memories you have, thanks for taking the time to share them. We’ve definitely lived through a very special time in cycling. Glad you like the build thanks for watching and your support. Happy cycling
back in the 80s I had this beautiful frame it had campag SR group set mavic gp4 wheels 7 speed had all the kit to mach. it took nearly a year to build saving my money to buy bits. the really upsetting thing is just after a year or so . some kind person to Rob it I was gutted .it was never found watching this just brought back memories. 61 now and it still angers me
Oh mate, not good it’s a terrible shame. I’ve had a few stolen. Knowing that these bicycles last I honestly wonder where are they now. Hopefully not on the scrap heap. It really is a shame. Thanks for watching take care buddy
Watch this space, I’ve just been sent some nice elite carbon rims to try out 😉 it’s all good traditional and mixing the old with the new. Thanks for watching and your support
Wow Andy what a bike I have a Basso Viper with 10 speed Campag Record/Chorus mix I climbed Alpe Duez and the Croix de For last June at 68 so you have plenty of time to enjoy your fantastic bike Well done, dreams come true!!!
You have built a lovely bike there mate, definately agree you can live your dreams with decent bike building skills, how hard was it to source the parts in this day and age ?
Thanks buddy, yes I’m made up with it. Regarding the parts not that hard to find just becoming more expensive. I have lots of 9 speed spare parts now so should see me out.
@@BikeItUK Bought mine new in 1984 from Amber Cycle sales in Florida and had it shipped to California. Pearl white over a chromed frame, Chromed forks, blue pin striping and pantographed. One of a kind as are most SOMECs. Campy equipped. Doing a clean up and minor restoration. They are great bikes. Liked and subscribed.
Old steel bikes are like jewellery compared to modern carbon bike . I had a Harry Hall columbus slx in metallic red and campag record . This was 30 yrs ago and i still have fond memories of it .
Glad you like it and brought back some great cycling memories. Thanks for watching
Children's dreams come true, that's how it should be. I do it the same way. Beautiful bike, I consider these Raleigh frames to be the best of their time. I have one and the other is probably on its way to me. Congratulations on the bike and the beautiful video, have a good time Andy!
Thank you my friend for your kind words of support it’s very much appreciated. 🙏 Keep up the great work and builds that you also do. Inspiring 👍🚴
@@BikeItUKexcellent content and Very well put together. Beautiful bike and u done a nice job on it, golden oldie, older bikes are so nice to ride, new subscriber, ❤from 🇨🇮🙏
Such a Beautiful bike! Great build, Andy!
Many thanks! Glad you liked it. 👍
I have not been here for a while, Andy. That video was absolutely outstanding, enjoyable and uplifting!
I had to reflect ruefully on the contrast of your lovely steed with me recently working on my 1978 Raleigh Grand Prix. My front brake was "pulsing" (on/off-ing) and at the local bike co-operative they identified there was a dent in the (steel 27" Sturmey Archer) wheel rim, surrounded by two "blips" (sitting-proud areas).
The Sheldon Brown website suggested I take a hammer to the blip, with the tire inflated. I did, rather nervously, but it has largely fixed the pulsing. I used an adjustable spanner, with the tyre off, to bend out the dent. It's not perfect but it's greatly improved things! 🙂.
I just thought the contrast might amuse you. (By the way, I am nearly 80.....).
Great video, Andy, and a beautiful bike!
Mate, really enjoyed hearing about your repair. I’m glad you’ve managed to nearly completely repair the problem. Thanks for checking in and catching up. Keep going my friend your obviously doing something right 🚴😉 happy cycling buddy
Very nice bike, video and you explain everything very well.
I like also the music at the end.
Carbon steel, carbon fiber, it's only the last word that changes for "very little" weight change versus "very big" price change, not so much performance change and so less worries.
You are a great man.
BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great job there Andy, it looked super and would be a real head turner at any cafe stop. Chapeau 👌
Thanks buddy glad you like it, can’t go wrong with a Raleigh hay pal. 👍🚴🍰☕️
Very nice to see you put together a bike just for yourself in the way you prefer. Wonderful job!
Those tires are simply sublime, finally had a chance to try them out.
Thank you my friend, glad you like it. It’s definitely going to ridden. 👍
Videos are awesome. Thanks mate. You capture it all so well.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and your support it’s appreciated. Happy cycling buddy
Beautiful bike, very smart and sharp build!
Glad you like it thanks for the support
Hope to see some ride footage with the gumwalls soon!
For sure!! Im hoping to do plenty more on this bike watch this space
Been watching Your videos for years and this one is the best. It feels and looks personal puts smile on my face. Great ride Andy
Thank you means a lot 😉👍
What a gorgeous bike. I miss my Record Ace, wish I could turn back time. Love the old Raleigh’s
At least we have the memories my friend, all the best thanks for your support
Just a lovely bike. Plus you had the pleasure of building it yourself. Enjoy it for a very long time.
That's the plan, especially can’t wait for them early summer mornings. 🚴 Thanks for your support and watching it’s appreciated
Great Job,, very beautiful bicycle
Thank you! Cheers!
And good music👍👏
Glad you enjoyed it much appreciated
Beautiful build Andy, and pure nostalgia for a lot of us I'm sure, we could only dream of bikes like this while bombing around on an Olympus or an Arena (Spoilt kids might have had a Record), right choice on the calipers - classic look !
Much appreciated Andy, glad you liked it. All the best and happy cycling buddy
Great video and great built. Loved it.
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for the support
Love your passion and enthusiasm
Thank you my friend 👍
My dream bike, right there, perfect groupset and lovely colours, no need for fancy modern stuff. Steel is real, amazing job again .
Thanks glad you like it, it’s definitely a dream come true for me. Yes the 9 speed definitely is a sweet spot I’m finding. Thanks again for the support and watching 👍
Great built, stunning bike. Enjoy It 🚴
Thanks, will do! Glad you liked it
Beautiful build, Andy. You can't beat that 9sp Campy (I have it myself on my Kestrel and my Litespeed). Enjoy!
Campag
Glad you like it, I’m loving it really think it’s a sweet spot. Happy peddling buddy
Beautiful,Andy! Nice choice of components too. Side story: I used to have a Cadet that I sold a few years ago. Glad you found your dream bike!
Never have one but I follow all that teams on that time.
Simply beautifull congratulation
Much appreciated glad you like it
That's a fantastic story about your dream bike build! It's always great to see someone achieve their childhood dreams, and it sounds like you've put a lot of time and effort into this project. The finished product looks amazing, and I'm sure it's a real joy to ride.
I especially like how you've used a mix of new and old parts to create a unique and personal bike. The Campagnolo groupset is a perfect choice for a classic Raleigh frame, and I'm sure it shifts like a dream.
The video is also very well done. It's informative and engaging, and I especially liked the timecodes so I could easily jump to different sections.
I'm sure this video will inspire a lot of people to start their own vintage bike restoration projects
Thanks for your kind words of support it’s very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed watching the build and ride. All the best happy cycling buddy
Great job Andy😎👍
Glad you like it thanks
hi andy raleigh panasonic where my all time fave team. i had the team cadet the full kit and use to think i was phil anderson ha ha. beautiful bike and great build campy the best. best wishes. and we are so fortunate to have pete one of the best wheel builders in the world living here in liverpool
Pete really is a living legend and yes couldn’t agree more we’re extremely lucky having him to hand. Glad you enjoyed my dream build thanks for the support, it’s much appreciated
Excellent build again! Chorus skeleton brakes are great! Have a 9s Chorus kit laying on ice for a Daccordi resto-mod build later this year. Keep the great vids coming.
Sounds very nice! Yes I’m happy with the outcome of this ride, glad you like it thanks for your support it’s very much appreciated
Wow.. Lovely build dude always, I always wanted one of these bikes when I was a kid 😊 ❤ or the black and gold.. can’t beat campy love it 😊 I use chorus 11 speed excellent
😍😍😃🚴🏻🚴🏻 Pete
The black and gold being the Record Sprint very iconic Raleigh colours also. I hope this build brought back some fond cycling memories, thanks for your support
Grear video . Always wanted a Phil Anderson 753 Raleigh in Panasonic colours
Nice 👌 thanks for watching
Wonderful build Andy, Your going to love that for years. Now you must clean, and summer will be here soonist. Thanks. KB
Definitely mate I can’t wait ☀️ 🚴☕️🍰👍
Superb Video Andy, lovely bike and those wheels will be fit n forget items. Chapeau.
Definitely great to have Pete on hand to do the wheels. Thanks for watching and the support
Arr lovely I remember you having that bike 🥰
Yes I’m sure it got stolen from down the passage way. Thanks for watching x
great build 👍At a time when raleigh was making quality bikes
Absolutely love this build thanks for watching and your support
Grand job ! Those brakes look perfect as does the rest of the build (the stem looks a bit clumsy but I get why you’ve gone down that route). I too now own my childhood hero bike, it’s a 1986 Raleigh Sbdu 753 in Panasonic colours, stays hung up on the wall & only comes out on high days & holidays ! Best colour scheme Raleigh ever did I reckon.
Yes love this colour scheme, brings back a great time period for myself. Glad you liked the build your 753 sounds beautiful. It’s amazing how these frames are still being enjoyed to this day. Thanks for your support it’s much appreciated
Love the juxtaposition of the old and the new. Jolly smart sir.
Glad you like it, it’s definitely for me a dream come true. Thanks for the support
Absolutely fantastic 🚴
Glad you like it, thank you
You really nailed it. A beautiful bike. Perfectly finished. I had the Corsa as a young lad with 501 and loved it, the colours always stood out. Your 531c with the campagnolo dropouts end groupset, and Mavic/CX wheels is a dream. Thanks very much for sharing.
Beautiful bike, enjoy putting some great miles on it Andy 👌🏼👍🏼
Much appreciated happy cycling buddy
very nice andy - much better than any mass-produced carbon jobby
Completely agree, thanks for for your continued support all the best buddy 👍
Although we did not see the master painter work on this bike, this still might be one of my favourite of your videos, Andy. Bicycles have meaning to so many of us and it is wonderful to see a dream realized here. As to components, Campagnolo 9-speed is really superb. I am using Chorus on a C40 (albeit with a 10-speed chainset and BB since I wanted a compact setup) and the shifting and braking are first-rate. Glad to see that the components chosen are primarily alloy finish rather than carbon, although I might have gone with a quill stem. But kudos on the Elite Ciusse bottle cage and the Panasonic bottle and kit! Portrait of a happy man cycling, so I say bravo!
Thank you for your words of support and sharing your personal ride. Sounds very nice, who doesn’t love a Colnago. All the very best my friend happy cycling 😉🚴👍
Awesome build Andy🔥🔥🔥
Glad you like it much appreciated
Sweet ride, thanks for the video.
Glad you like it thanks for watching 👍
Great to see you build this bike up and a lovely job too.
I raced one in the 80’s and still have the frame and will build it up again this year.
I really enjoy your videos and spend more time riding my old steel bikes these days because I really find the latest disc brake road bikes ugly and soulless.
Nice one buddy I think more and more of us are feeling the same way. Thanks for watching and your kind words of support happy cycling buddy
Andy, watching you bring your childhood dream bike to life with that Raleigh 531 Frame was truly inspiring! It's fantastic to see the 531 Neo Retro build come together so well. Your choice of the Campagnola 9 speed seems perfect, especially considering those unfortunate chain snaps - definitely not something you'd want to keep dealing with.
I love the Team Cadette colours and how they resemble the Raleigh Team Corsa. You've done an exceptional job on the 531 frame, and the choice between the C Record Delta Calipers and the more practical adjustable skeleton Chorus brakes really shows your attention to detail and just making it how you want it for practical use.
How does the bike feel now after all your hard work? It must be solid, especially with Pete Mathews' masterful wheel building and those slick 25mm tyres. Your use of New Old Stock parts is brilliant.
You really bring those childhood memories back to life. So many of us have our dream bikes and you are inspiring us to think about our own builds. Your matching winter kit looks super sharp - you've got the style down to a tee! The Panasonic colours are just the icing on the cake.
It's always a pleasure to watch you build and ride these bikes. Thanks for another entertaining video, Andy! Keep them coming!
Thanks Andy for your kind words of support, happy you enjoyed the build. The bike has definitely lived up to all my expectations and it really has been a childhood dream come true.
Having Pete Matthews the master wheel builder on board to help us out with the wheelset is truly unbelievable.
Many more cycling and bicycle builds to come, so stay tuned my friend. Thanks again for you continued support its very much appreciated.
Congratulations, I'm glad to see that some dreams can come true.🎉
Thank you thanks for watching and the support
That looks fantastic, great set-up choice, and the sun glistening on those stainless spokes.
Thanks glad you like it, yes something special about silver spokes 😉 thanks for the second 👍
Great build Andy and will always be a favourite Raleigh colourway
Mine too! Thanks for watching happy cycling buddy
you hold the bike very confidently. Nice to see. You put ♥️ into your blogs. And the bikes themselves are works of art
Much appreciated glad you enjoyed it
Wow Andy just Wow. I’m 51 now and these retro bikes are just the best to ride. Can I make a polite request for a bit longer video each time? Love a bit more audio on the build up etc. when’s the next one!! ❤❤
I’ve got a couple already in the pipeline and some extra bits as well. Thanks so much for your kind words of support it’s greatly appreciated all the best
New bike day is always fun. It is nice to see a modern spin on a vintage frame, especially one with which you have so much connection. I built up a Vitus 979 last year with 26 inch wheels to ride gravel, it is fun to give those old frames new life.
I have never used anything beyond the 9 speed group sets, it is interesting to hear the Shimano 11 speed groupsets are so unreliable.
The Vitus sounds interesting, definitely food for thought. I personally think it’s a shame how the industry has continued to compete year on year to get that extra gear on the back. Eventually making the chain thinner and thinner something has to give. Thanks for your support all the best
@@BikeItUK If you build with 26 inch wheels just remember to get the long reach brakes. The Tektro R559 long reach brakes ended up working out well. I was originally afraid I was still going to need an offset brake mounting bolt, but it proved unnecessary. Depending on the width of the rim the biggest tire I could get in the frame in the
rear triangle were 1.4 inch wide tires. I learned the hard way that there are more than one 26 inch wheel standard. The fractional tires fit on different rims than the decimal tire width tires.
Congratulations, these dreams are such a joy. I loved seeing you so excited. I am building my youth racing time memories bike, a gitane. Unfortunately I need to look at the pennies, but it is taking longer and my excitement is lasting more. I can’t wait to see it finished, and riding it will be an absolute fly over the moon. Enjoy every second!
Lovely looking bike...looks better than your canyon....
I think so 👍 glad you like it thanks for the support
Bellisima reconstrucción!!!🎉 felicitaciones 😊
Thanks 🙏 😉🚴
Wonderful. Still ride my Dave Yates bought new in 1999 😍
Nice ride, thanks for watching and your support
Jesus that's nice. Campy and Ritchey on a bike, what more can you ask for? A master wheel built on good old Mavics rims. As your daily ride that is amazing.
What are the plans for the Delta brakes?
Glad you like it, I’m not getting any younger and I don’t have a car now so why not have the pleasure of the bike of my dreams. The Deltas if not sold on will be going on a future Greg Lemond build I think 🤔 Thanks for your support
Love your dream build and I have similar aspirations to build up something similar now that Im older, fatter and wealthier 🤣. I had my race bike built in 1993 using 653 tubing, Shimano 600 STI, dark grey Wolber rims, steel bladed spokes and Mavic sealed bearing hubs and it was a sweet ride. I recall a much older guy in our weekend races who rode a black Colnago with the Campag delta brakes and even though he wasnt that competitive he had the sweetest looking ride in the group and honestly I would drool over it. Im looking to try and build something similar and take my place in the pack as the uncompetitive older dude riding a sweet retro machine 👍🤞
Nicely put, you should definitely do it. Something very special about saving and giving these older bikes some new life. We definitely lived through a golden age of cycling. Thanks for sharing your memories and watching it’s much appreciated. Happy cycling my friend
I had a Harry Hall with Campag Delta brakes , they looked amazing but worked as well as a chocolate fireguard . I eventually used dura ace sti levers with them and dura ace brake blocks , these improved them to average .
Really nice bike, love the wheel build.Thank you.
Glad you like it! Thanks for your support.
Worth the wait, great combination with the Campy 9 spd and totally dependable.
Coming up 50, you’re just getting started!👍
Love it 😉💪🚴 thanks for your words of encouragement. All the best
I’m surprised you didn’t go with a 10- or 11-speed chain, they shift even sweeter on the 9-speed cassette. Nice build.
Interesting, I’m a little sceptical now regarding the 11 speed snapping. Definitely up for trying the ten speed. Thanks for the tip
I use a 9 speed KMC chain on an 8 speed cassette and it improved the shifting a lot over an 8 speed Shimano chain
As far as I know Campagnolo don’t even produce an 8 speed chain any more and recommend their 9 speed chain for 7- and 8-speed applications. Maybe it’s confirmation bias but I have always noticed an improvement in shifting, using a narrower chain. I’ve also never had an 11-speed chain snap on me, sorry about your woes in that area. Great content by the way, I always enjoy your builds.
Loved this build and the kit those brakes, crankset and gear mechs beautiful well done again on a fabulous and enjoyable build.
As a Lemond fan any chance of building up those other Lemond’s you have knocking about I’m so jealous!
Thanks for your support glad you enjoyed the build. I’ve just built one of the Lemond bikes which is going up for sale very soon 👍
Amazing. I have bike envy
Mate, hope it inspires you. Happy peddling pal
A very pleasant velocipede indeed.
Thanks for the support much appreciated
Sooo glad you swapped out the 130 for a 100, the earlier stem looked totally out of place, would have ruined the build's charm had it stayed on.
And yes, I'm a huge fan of restomods too - all the beauty of the old with all the convenience of the new. Personally running a Zeus 531 with Shimano 105 R7000 11sp and love it to death!
An update would be nice in the Summer to see how you're getting on with it 🙂👍.
Definitely, I’m planning on riding and filming a few of the build’s I’ve done throughout the summer. Pointless just having them there. Yes the 100mm makes such a difference. Thanks for watching and your support it’s appreciated 👍
This brings back memories: My first real racing bike, which I bought as an 18-year-old, was a Team Cadet with the 'Aerospace Countour' tube, in the same Panasonic colour scheme. Unfortunately, I crashed it into a car that had taken my right of way. But it changed my life and made me the cyclist I still am today at the age of 51.
Glad you like it and brought back some fond cycling memories. Thanks for watching and your support
You want to try the 12 speed it’s even worse, 10 speed is enough for anybody. Love the build apart from the stem they don’t look right on a threaded headset 👍
Thanks buddy, yes definitely a sweet spot around the 9-10 speed. 👍 Happy peddling buddy
Yes 11s dura ace, not so great.
7400, 7700 and lastly 7800 are the best
I ride all of them, 7400 8s is THE best shifting and NO problems
Great video! Too bad so many of my mates suffer the wrath of the latest failure prone tech thereby missing the simple joy your feeling right now. The 1974 Raleigh International was my Christmas morning dream that reoccurs ever time I hop aboard it. Damn I`m getting old!
Love it 😉 older and still enjoying it. That’s what is about. Glad you enjoyed the video thanks for your support it’s much appreciated happy peddling buddy.
The D/A 7800 was the best. BTW - A flex-hone & some oil really cleans up the internal surfaces of the seat tube. It's the cure for scratched seat posts.
Nice, thanks for the support and advice it’s much appreciated. All the best and happy cycling buddy
The joy on your face says it all. You deserve it buddy. All the best from Canada.
Thank you kindly, happy cycling pal
I had a team corsa, I would love a 1983 Raleigh road ace with shimano 600 ax. I remember looking at the brochure and dreaming. Would like a ti raliegh lightweight too in those red/ black colours
Yes two great Raleigh bikes. So wouldn’t mind a nice Ti Raleigh myself. Thanks for watching and your support
Very nice!!!!😊
Thank you! 😊
Merry Christmas and kitty says meow.
😂 Yes Merry Christmas 🚴 and Meow. Thanks you both for the support
I had that exact bike as well, long since gone.
I hope it brought back some fond memories
Anda what a dream bike, enjoy it 😎
Glad you like it thanks for watching
Lovely components. 😍
Thank you! 😊 Happy cycling
Great build. I loved these back in the day but Raleigh frames were always too big for me. I would upgrade the mirage rear mech if you can though. Big thumbs up! 👍🏼
Thanks buddy, I definitely think this is one bicycle I will continue to upgrade and improve. All the best and happy peddling
No don't agree about the Mirage derailleurs... it's the Carbon crankset that doesn't suit the bike IMO... silver Centaur / Veloce would be better... square taper BB / axle ideally !!
Awesome build Andy. I also managed to find my childhood dream bike a couple months back so will be turning that into a period correct build in the near future. Got a soft spot for Raleigh bikes myself, my first road bike was a junior model in electric blue. Currently looking out for my next neo-retro build and would love to use a Castorama frame if I can find one. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for your support glad you like it. I’m definitely planning on using this one often. Good luck on finding that frame I’m sure one will pop up. All the best and happy cycling
Sepeda bagus .... Frame vintage dipadukan dengan groupset modern........ Hasilnya akan lebih sempurna ......
👌🚴👍
Beautiful build!
Thank you!
What a stunning bike, I prefer the classic look but function over form.
There is a Schlager by Udo Jürgens called "Mit 66 Jahren" and how life just isnt over at 66 when you retire, it just starts.
Keep on rocking, dude!
Thanks for the information I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for your support glad you like it. Happy Cycling buddy
Thanks Andy for another meticulous build. I love a retro mod; getting a dreamy look with decent shifting and ability to stop! Please may I ask about the saddle height (high?). I want you to preserve those ~50 yr old hips of yours! 🤠 all the best Ian
Thanks buddy and yes I completely agree with you watching back on the ride. I’ll be tweaking a bit within the next couple of months. Thanks for your concern it’s appreciated. Happy peddling pal
Careful those corners in the British damp..😊
That last corner was nearly completely flooded 😂 not the best weather to be taking my dream bike out. Thanks for watching happy cycling buddy
Wonderful.
My first road bike was a Raleigh Team, so the cheap version, but with the color scheme of the team bikes. Later on I rode 531-built bikes and more modern steel bikes with the same generation of beautiful and very well functioning Campagnolo stuff on it. So I love everything about your build!
Glad you liked the build thanks for sharing and your support it’s appreciated. All the best and happy cycling
Ooh I enjoyed every second of that…thanks x
Glad you enjoyed it 😉👍 Thanks
I bought one of these in 89. I had it built with 600.downtube shifters went with toe straps as king Kelly was still using them. if im correct he was the last to win a classic wearing them. also I believe 89 was the first year of sti. great videos as always. my dream bike would be a 87 rosin Ghibli. like what was used in the ads. there used to be an ad in winning back then. owned a few colnagos and time. colnago was the best
Yes I also have a soft spot for a Rossin. I must of been about 14 years of age drooling over the brochures. Sounds like some great memories you have, thanks for taking the time to share them. We’ve definitely lived through a very special time in cycling. Glad you like the build thanks for watching and your support. Happy cycling
Lovely stuff!
Thanks
back in the 80s I had this beautiful frame it had campag SR group set mavic gp4 wheels 7 speed had all the kit to mach. it took nearly a year to build saving my money to buy bits. the really upsetting thing is just after a year or so . some kind person to Rob it I was gutted .it was never found watching this just brought back memories. 61 now and it still angers me
Oh mate, not good it’s a terrible shame. I’ve had a few stolen. Knowing that these bicycles last I honestly wonder where are they now. Hopefully not on the scrap heap. It really is a shame. Thanks for watching take care buddy
It looks absolutely fantastic. Enjoy.
Glad you like it thanks for watching
Great build Andy. You cant beat Campagnolo! Breaking chains eh? You're putting too much power down owd lad! Lol
That or just getting heavier 😂 glad you like the build, thanks for watching and the support 👍
That’s glorious. I’m more of a Ti branded bike man but still ❤️ that😎
Glad you liked it. A Ti Raleigh is definitely on my hit list. Watch this space
9speed to rule them all. Excellent choice.
Definitely 😉👍 thanks for the support
I used to spend hours lusting over the raleigh catalogue and this frame was the dream
Me too, how time flys hay pal. 😉👍 thanks for watching and your support
perfect bike
Thanks 🙏
I can totally understand you😁, I did something similar with an F. Moser Forma.
My restomod went a bit further, I used Fulcrum 5 wheels.
Watch this space, I’ve just been sent some nice elite carbon rims to try out 😉 it’s all good traditional and mixing the old with the new. Thanks for watching and your support
what a beauty congrats
Much appreciated all the best
Amazing 😍
Thanks 🤗
Wow Andy what a bike I have a Basso Viper with 10 speed Campag Record/Chorus mix I climbed Alpe Duez and the Croix de For last June at 68 so you have plenty of time to enjoy your fantastic bike Well done, dreams come true!!!
I have a Vitus 992 with nos Campagnolo Synchro levers working a 10 speed back cassette on friction, unboxing the levers is a special moment..
Definitely 😉👍
Very nice, I’m hoping to get some special rides done on this build. Watch this space thanks for your support it’s much appreciated
You have built a lovely bike there mate, definately agree you can live your dreams with decent bike building skills, how hard was it to source the parts in this day and age ?
Thanks buddy, yes I’m made up with it. Regarding the parts not that hard to find just becoming more expensive. I have lots of 9 speed spare parts now so should see me out.
Fantastic. Nothing like steel frames and lugs.
I have my 1982 MIYATA PRO and my 1984 SOMEC.
SOMEC nice 👌 It’s a brand definitely on my hit list. Thanks was watching and your support
@@BikeItUK Bought mine new in 1984 from Amber Cycle sales in Florida and had it shipped to California.
Pearl white over a chromed frame, Chromed forks, blue pin striping and pantographed. One of a kind as are most SOMECs.
Campy equipped. Doing a clean up and minor restoration. They are great bikes.
Liked and subscribed.
Super bike 🎉🎉🎉
Glad you like it thanks
super cool.
Thanks 🙏