This is Marc's 1974 (I believe) Raleigh Super Course MKII. Mark had one as a kid just like it and recently found this one. I really like the Super Course, I believe it is one of the more underrated bicycles and can be restored as original or used as a black canvas for some really nice builds. I am also a sucker for chrome chain and seat stays which was not available long after this one.
This Super Course does not have the original drive train, it has Shimano 600 through out. I really like the Shimano 600 build as the black canvas route. Marc did a wonderful job finding original components so the Super Course will be going back to the beautiful original look which I think will be beautiful once the ruby ready paint is polished out.
The Super Course is in pretty good starting shape. The ruby red paint is dull and dirty but should come back nicely. Marc found the original Stronlight style crank, original brake levers and derailleurs that will cleaned and polished. New handlebar tape and cable housings will also be installed. I look very very forward to seeing the results!
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Handlebars |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Head Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Front Brake |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Front Wheel Hub |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Front Wheel Rim |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Stem |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Head Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Top Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Shift Levers |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Down Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Reynolds Decal |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Seat Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Bottom Bracket |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Crank |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Front Derailleur |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Rear Brake |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Chain Stays |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Rear Derailleur |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Rear Wheel Hub |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Bicycle Before - Rear Wheel Rim |
With the frame stripped of the components the frame has a few rough spots and a lot of grime and dullness but it should clean and polish very nice. The tubing decal below the seat lug might be replaced.
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Head Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Head Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Top Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Down Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Down Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Down Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Seat Lug |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Seat Lug Decal |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Seat Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Bottom Bracket |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Bottom Bracket |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Bottom Bracket |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Seat Stays |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Seat Stays |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Chain Stays |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Stays |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Drop Outs |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Fork |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Fork Crown |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Fork Crown |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Fork Crown |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Fork Blades |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Before - Fork Drop Outs |
I gave the frame and fork a deep cleaning and then worked through the polishing grits. The paint polished beautifully! The photos do not do justice showing how deep the paint looks. The white head tube looks so nice after a deep cleaning and a slight paint cut. The white panels where the decal go also cleaned and polished beautifully. Best of all the chrome stays polished beautifully! I am very pleased with the results of the frame!
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Head Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Head Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Head Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Top Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Down Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Down Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Seat Lug |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Seat Tube |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Bottom Bracket |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Bottom Bracket |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Bottom Bracket |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Seat Lug |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Seat Stays |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Chain Stays |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Stays |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Drop Outs |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Fork |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Fork Corwn |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Fork Crown |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Frame Polished - Fork Blades |
I started with the wheels next. The wheels are in descent starting shape. The old grease and bearings where very nasty but that is not a problem. I cleaned and polished the wheel hubs and rims and they turned out beautifully. I am currently working on the axle pieces.
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Front Wheel Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Front Wheel Hub Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Front Wheel Rim Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Front Wheel Hub Old Grease |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Front Wheel Hub Polished |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Front Wheel Rim Polished |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Rear Wheel Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Rear Wheel Hub Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Rear Wheel Hub Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Rear Wheel Rim Before |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Rear Wheel Hub Old Grease |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Rear Wheel Hub Polished |
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| Marc's Raleigh Super Course MKII Restoration Rear Wheel Rim Polished |
Hope your restoration turned out as planned
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