rad little raleigh pocket rocket

christopher fowler · #1 (**permalink**) 12-20-2009, 06:58 PM

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**2door** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 09:29 PM

Christopher,
Welcome to the forum. You have done a fine job. Be proud of it. Ride careful and have fun.
Tom

**fairracing31** · #3 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 09:43 PM

Nice ride christopher

Is that seat position much better? Looks cool

**2door** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 09:47 PM

Ahh yes, a lay back seat post...the only way to go. Lets us long legged guys get back there where we can relax a little.
Tom

wildemere · #5 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 09:48 PM

I think its nice. The old school 27" bikes are good on smooth roads. A 36t sprocket makes them fly. I had the same exact setup once except for the handlebar.
The pipe proved to be a leg burner though.
Now I prefer wider tyres. The 27 x 1.25" tyres are hard to source and don't last long unless you can get good ones. Much wider choice with 26".

christopher fowler · #6 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairracing31

Nice ride christopher

Is that seat position much better? Looks cool

yea it is surprising how comfy it is works great! made rear support from front panier low rider brace!

christopher fowler · #7 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildemere

I think its nice. The old school 27" bikes are good on smooth roads. A 36t sprocket makes them fly. I had the same exact setup once except for the handlebar.
The pipe proved to be a leg burner though.
Now I prefer wider tyres. The 27 x 1.25" tyres are hard to source and don't last long unless you can get good ones. Much wider choice with 26".

the bike in pic runs 700c tires 120psi kevlar fast and fun but way to fragile!