This is Finbarr's Raleigh Super Course Mk II. They Super Course is an extremely underrated bicycle. It is a great blank canvas to build it into anything you want. With this Super Course we are going to make it into a speedy city single speed made for the city.
The components are a little rough so I do not feel bad about loosing them. We are going to keep the frame and wheels of course, the brake calipers, headset & bottom bracket, stem and seat post & brooks saddle. From there we are going to add Albatross handlebars, Velo Orange fenders, brake levers, cork shellac grips, rear rack and of course all the other new stuff like cables, housings and tires.
I look forward to giving the Super Course a test, as most of you know when I am pressed to choose just one of my bikes its always my single single speed.
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Handlebars |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Handlebars |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Headset |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Head Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Front Brake Caliper |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Front Wheel Hub |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Front Wheel Rim |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Stem |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Headset |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Top Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Top Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Shift Levers |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Down Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Brooks Saddle |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Seat Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Bottom Bracket |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Crank |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Front Derailleur |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Seat Lug |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Rear Brake Caliper |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Rear Derailleur |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Rear Wheel Hub |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Chain Stay |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bicycle Before
Pedal |
With the frame stripped of the components you can see some rough areas but overall it is in okay starting shape.
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Head Tube |
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Head Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Head Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Top Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Down Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Seat Lug |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Seat Post |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Bottom Bracket |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Bottom Bracket |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Bottom Bracket |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Bottom Bracket |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Seat Lug |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Seat Stays |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Drop Outs |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Chain Stays |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Fork |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Fork Crown |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Fork Crown |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Fork Blades |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Fork Blades |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Before
Fork Blades |
I cleaned the frame and worked threw the polishing grits. The frame polished beautifully! I am very happy with the results, the white panels turned out very good and the red metallic paint looks fantastic!
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Head Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Head Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Top Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Down Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Down Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Seat Lug |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Seat Tube |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Bottom Bracket |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Bottom Bracket |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Bottom Bracket |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Seat Lug |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Chain Stays |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Drop Outs |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Fork |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Fork Crown |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Fork Blades |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Fork Blades |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Frame Polished
Fork Blades |
I put the headset and bottom bracket threw the crock pot and then spent some time on the polishing wheels. Installed the headset and bottom bracket look fantastic next to the polished paint.
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Headset & Bottom Bracket
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Headset & Bottom Bracket
Polished |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Pressing Headset Cups |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion -
Headset Bearings Packed |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion -
Headset Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Headset Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bottom Bracket
Bearings Packed |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Bottom Bracket
Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Headset & Bottom Bracket
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The original stem has along reach so that is great for Albatross handlebars. Albatross handlebars need a little longer stem to get them out a little bit, this helps with riding position even being an upright position. Polished the stem looks great, the GB stem is one of my favorites. The clamp bolt was frozen and rounded off so I had to cut it off. I save everything from every bike so I had a few replacement bolts.
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Stem Before |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Stem Exploded |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Replacement Bolt |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Stem
Polished |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Stem Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - New Albatross
Handlebars |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Handlebars Installed |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Handlebars Installed |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Handlebars Installed |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Handlebars Installed |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Handlebars
Installed |
The wheels are a little rough so start with. The rims had some etching probably from a chemical on the road somewhere. I cleaned the wheels and worked through the polishing. The wheel hubs polished beautifully and the wheel rims polished pretty well. The rims still have some of the etching and are not perfect but overall the wheels turned out very nice. New bearings and grease have the wheels spinning perfect and new Panaracer tires will have the riding smooth. I really like the look of the Panaracers installed on the Super Course.
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Front Wheel Before |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Front Wheel Hub
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Front Wheel Rim
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Front Wheel Hub
Old Grease |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Rear Wheel Before |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Rear Wheel Hub
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Rear Wheel Hub
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Rear Wheel Rim
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Rear Wheel Hub
Old Grease |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Rear Wheel Hub
Polished |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Front Wheel Hub
Polished |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Rear Wheel Bearings
Packed |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Front Wheel Bearings
Packed |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Wheel Axles Ready |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
New Panaracer Tires |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Front Wheel
Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Front Wheel
Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Front Wheel Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Rear Wheel Complete |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Rear Wheel Complete |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Rear Wheel Complete |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Wheels Complete |
The Brooks saddle is in pretty good shape just a little dry. I worked in the proof hide a couple times and it is really starting to relax the saddle. Some riding time and it will be perfect. I love this stuff and how the saddle looks installed!!
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Seat Post & Brooks
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Seat Post Before |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Seat Post Polished |
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| Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Saddle Oiled |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Seat Post & Saddle Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Seat Post & Saddle
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The original calipers are going to be used on the Super Course which will work great because center pull brakes actually function well. I broke down the calipers, cleaned the pieces and worked through the polishing wheels. Assembled and installed the calipers look fantastic!
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Brake Calipers
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Brake Calipers
Exploded |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Brake Calipers
Polished |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Brake Calipers
Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Front Caliper Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion
Rear Brake Caliper Complete |
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Finbarr's Raleigh Single Speed Conversion - Brake Calipers
Complete |
More to come shortly.
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