Retro Raleigh 531 Ventura Road Bike Restoration

Retro Raleigh 531 Ventura Road Bike Restoration
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This mid 1980’s Retro Raleigh Ventura Road Bicycle with Reynolds 531 tubing came in to the work shop with flat handlebars some surface rust and was in need of a restoration. The group set was all original which was the Shimano Gold Arrow which later became the well known Shimano 105.
The video shows the bicycle being completely stripped down, cleaned repaired then built before being ridden again in all its glory. This Raleigh Ventura 531 is an addition to the many Raleigh Road bike restorations that we have already restored on this channel around the same time period.
The video shows the full bike restoration, including the build and the ride. Plus hints, tips and help with your own projects along the way.
Watch as this Raleigh Bicycle is completely restored to like new condition.
I hope that this video gives you some ideas, help and inspiration in your own projects. If you are new to the channel please have a look around with plenty we have many more Vintage Road Bike restorations and also Bicycle Maintenance videos to help a long the way.
Or why not visit our website for hints, tips and free downloadable vintage bicycle catalogues to give you reference and guidance with your own bicycle restoration.
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[@billabongoneill]

Hi Andy,great video as usual, would you please give us a talk through of your bar tape wrapping technique,from the top down not up from the bar ends, your method looks far better than cutting an angle then taping the ends on the bar top,would be an interesting video,many thanks!

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching and the support, I have included a link in the video for the video I did covering this, I will also add it on the end of the comment for you to watch I hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4ubiphjoLh5j6M

[@billabongoneill]

Hi Andy, Thanks for the link,this must be the only one I've missed !

[@BikeItUK]

@@billabongoneill Hope it helps pal

[@69AJS]

Thank you sir. A welcome delight during these difficult times.

[@BikeItUK]

No problem doing them I think is keeping me sane, take care all the very best thanks for your support

[@kwacker45]

Looks great on the road

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support

[@miriammorrow4]

The bike looks fantastic Andy. Keep the videos coming. All the best from Canada.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your support and watching all the very best 👍

[@DanielBeddows-q7h]

I ride one of these in a 60cm as my daily commuter / tourer. It's been from Norfolk to Prague. I love it. Never lets me down. Steal is real!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching 👍😉

[@321bytor]

Great stuff! Those chain rings didn't look worn at all!

[@BikeItUK]

The bike really rode well no slipping at all like new, shame that some of these bikes end up at the tip. thanks for your support and watching

[@VentoGreg]

May I ask, what chain is that? Love the chrome / black combination.

[@BikeItUK]

Not sure, just from eBay

[@roasty80]

Great work. Are bearing sets sealed these days?

[@BikeItUK]

It depends what you are after, you can buy sealed bottom brackets for a old bike or buy replace bearings and use the old one. I just try and keep it as as possible to its original condition. thanks for watching

[@roasty80]

@@BikeItUK thanks for the info. I always drop ball bearings or don't get them back in right so was wondering about sealed sets.

[@아우빠]

Hello from the Basque Country! So glad I was subscribed! Just one question. Was it popular for people at the time to buy them with tubular wheels? Mine has tubulars and I wonder if the owner bought if for competition

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support. Tubulars were the preferred tyre on more lightweight bicycles. In the mid 80's early 90's many club and race riders would use them. Thanks again and all the best

[@lyndonthomas8391]

Fantastic job lovely bike. Don’t throw bikes out

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support much appreciated

[@patzan48]

I own this exact bike, in exactly the same good state. It's a really great machine that's fun to ride.

[@dsbikes1819]

Very nice,as always, I have a question how many times do you shoot the part that you break and the wheel stops exactly at the logo??I love that part..

[@BikeItUK]

Ha ha, I shoot once and keep filming spinning and stopping till I get it. So with this said it all depends how much coffee and sleep Ive had to how long this goes on for. Thanks for the comment and the support. All the best

[@samalvarezcaswell5975]

Ive been waiting for this one ngl...

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support and watching

[@matthewcox8929]

Great video and lovely bike! Curious how do you go about finding/matching the touch up paint?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks Paul, couldn't of answered it better. Thanks for watching and the support guys

[@matthewcox8929]

Thanks guys!

[@crush3095]

so grateful we live in a period where we can still rescue gorgeous bikes and cars engineering from a different time, mechanical beauty

[@BikeItUK]

Completely agree 👍

[@richartfragrances4481]

El que compay bacanisimas como nueva the raleigh Aaaaaa ñio tú🤣😃

[@iorijones6351]

Hi, I came across your channel over the weekend. I'm 65 and not cycled regularly for many years, but have decided it overdue to get fit! In 1982 I was doing about 32 miles a day, and someone stole my Peugeot bike ... so I ordered a Raleigh Classic 15 tourer, with a 531c 25in frame from the bike shop that was in Bridge Street in Chester. I believe they were hand built by the racing workshop team in Ilkeston? It's been in my garage and shed for a long time! I'm currently in the process of cleaning and stripping it. I'm just enjoying doing it, and your videos have been soo useful and given me inspiration to get back to as it should be. I'm not that far from you just over the border near Flint on the Dee estuary. Thank you again. Cheers!! Iori 😀👍👍

[@BikeItUK]

Hi Lori, thanks for your words of support and watching. I’m really glad you’ve got into giving your old ride a bit of love and attention something very special about preserving and restoring these race bikes. Thanks for watching and if I can be of any help get in touch. All the best enjoy 🚲

[@rudyramos5911]

Hello there Andy.... you've done it again pal... you always find great bikes..... thanks for the history you provided with the video....best regards always.......Rudy 🚴‍♀️

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks Rudy for watching and your supporting comment all the best stay safe

[@carmenandthedevil2804]

Definitely a touring bike. Rake of the fork and seat tube rear wheel distance says that. I don't ride anymore, too many broken bones over the years (Sydney peak hour traffic) but I still have one of my bikes. A Reynolds 708 frame with Campy Semi Super record grp set and Mavic GP4's. When I lived in London, I used to go for training rides from Earl's Court to Epping Forest and back. That was in 80/81 though :) Good Vid mate.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and sharing your memories, sounds a sweet ride 🚲. The next bike up is a Basso with Mavic GP4s make sure to tune in. Thanks again all the best

[@gc9575]

Hi Andy. What a great chabnek I have bumped on. Im from Argentina. Here we had some Olmo, Raleigh, peugeot bicycles from 60s to 90s and many locally made artisan tubing, with mix of local and Imported pieces. Im looking to buy a frame or a bike to restore but im having trouble to choose the size. Im 1,82m tall and 95kg, which size of bike would fit me the best?

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for your support and glad you enjoy the videos. You are my height, vintage bicycles I used to use a 23.5” or a 56cm or Large in modern frame size. I hope this helps good luck

[@jazz185]

Bought this bike in February 1987. Gold arrow as you say also called Shimano 100 I think. Thanks for the video.

[@BikeItUK]

Your very welcome 👍

[@lewis72]

I never realised that "Gold Arrow" was ever a line of Shimano kit, I thought that it was a generation of 105, just as there was 600 AX, 600 EX and 600 Ultegra.

[@BikeItUK]

It’s only when you look at the serial number on the back it makes sense. 600 and Dura Ace have always been the same it seems. Interesting 🤔 thanks for watching

[@jazz185]

£250 new, £400 for the better Shimano 600(Ultegra?). Couldn't afford that then.

[@BikeItUK]

Interesting 🤔 thanks for the comment and watching 👍

[@tvi82]

Is this up for sale mate or do you keep them as a private collection?

[@BikeItUK]

This Bike will be up for sale available from our website in the next couple of days Free UK del . thanks for the interest

[@darrendicks5011]

I have a poyner 531 race bike about 1978 to 1980 fantastic machine

[@BikeItUK]

Definitely built to last the rest of time 👍🚲

[@etiennew.3975]

Hi Andy, Thanx for an other nice video. I myself own two Raleigh bicycles from the mid eighties and one french bicycle from the seventies. Therefore interested in how you managed to get hold of the retro bottle. Have you got a link?

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching and the support regarding the bottle I search eBay a lot and get most of mine from on there, I hope this helps

[@craigsmith5134]

Enjoying the channel :) Wondering how you manage to replace the chain while keeping the original chainrings and cassettes/freewheel.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching, generally unless needed it works fine. I have in the past found the inner chain ring to have worn more than other parts. Taking the bike for a ride you soon find out which parts may require some additional attention. Thanks again for the support Andy

[@Blackmamba12345]

Hi mate. Good video. My Rayleigh is nice but my rear brakes keep binding / axel problems which is difficult to sort.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching, yes the rear axel can be a difficult problem to deal with. Bearings etc the the wheel itself seated correctly?

[@ciaranmurray6623]

They don't make em like this any more Andy These were built to last. Reynolds 531 was on everything in the 70s and 80s

[@BikeItUK]

So true, I have late 70s Peugeot up next and yes it’s 531 👍🚲 Thanks for watching and the support

[@virgilfulton4426]

I do like seeing the joy your face exudes when you take your newly refurbed bicycles out for a spin.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your support Its great to put the effort in to give these rides a new lease of life, defiantly something very rewarding in it. Thanks for watching all the best

[@sam-ed8uh]

Hi, I am going to view an old Peugeot Road bike on Monday and it has some rust on the wheels that the owner said will come off, but some of the chrome might be pitted. I am doing it for a restoration hobby and probably won't resell. How do you determine if the bike you buy is past salvaging or if it can be restored for a sensible amount? I don't want to buy one that will cost a fortune to restore or that is past saving. Thanks

[@BikeItUK]

You can generally tell surface rust to deep penetration rust. Tell and get a bike original as possible. Most components clean up well but locating original parts can sometimes cost as much as the bike cost to buy. Good luck 😉

[@simon1066]

My exact bike that needs restoration! What paint did you use for the frame? Mine has surface rust patches and really needs painting. Thanks

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching I generally just use Humbro Enamel Model Paint from the local craft shop.

[@darrendicks5011]

The frame number on the poyner starts l which means it was made by a man named Charlie a well known frame builder back in the day its frame number is l39

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the information and watching all the best

[@emmettroche313]

Goddamn hipsters! Thankfully u saved it.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching

[@DreamBicycles]

Hello there :)

[@BikeItUK]

Hi 👋 thanks for watching

[@cavecanem447]

Regáleme una de tus raleigh

[@Abandon7d]

Hi, been looking fwd to see the BASSO, is it coming soon??

[@BikeItUK]

Finished the build yesterday, hoping to get it out for the ride at weekend so video should be up next week. Thanks for the support 😉👍

[@ezraburke23]

I have a green one. It says nottingham england so I looked up these bikes.

[@BikeItUK]

Good stuff thanks for watching 👍

[@pingu42069]

What solution do you use for degreasing the drivetrain and parts?

[@BikeItUK]

I use different ones I sometimes use a product from Evans which is a degreaser other than that in this video is was petrol or gasoline depending on which side of the pond your from. thanks for watching

[@chka6610]

Hi Andy it was great bumping into you on our ride this morning. Great video and the channel looks superb! Keep up the good work 👍.

[@BikeItUK]

And you my friend nice meeting you both 😉make sure to click on Subscribe. Keep the peddling up and maybe bump into you both again soon. Thanks for the support

[@eman2537]

Good to see you putting out content with all of the craziness going on in the world.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support and yes life is crazy, to be honest doing the restorations are probably the one thing thats keeping me sane. Take care stay safe

[@joelstephens9081]

Hi where do you sell your bike to get a good audience? Thanks

[@BikeItUK]

The bikes go up for sale on eBay and also our website www.bikeituk.club 👍

[@bikermonster8354]

You do an amazing job, i enjoy your video so much. To save old bikes and give it new life. Best Wishes and support from germany.

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks for your support...from Germany all the very best thanks for watching stay safe

[@bikermonster8354]

@@BikeItUK I try my best. The only fun here is to fix, restoration some Bikes and ride them. Stay healthy, hopefully Covid 19 is about the time gone. Wish you and your family well

[@paddykelly3095]

This channel inspired me to start doing bmx restorations, just got a 2010 GT Fly as my 1st, keep up top vids Andy 😉

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the comment and support really happy it inspired you. New restoration coming very soon 👍

[@michaelroe4662]

I love your video, I’m going to restore my 1972 Nishiki Olympiad. Not high end but it was my first real bike.

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you like it, good luck with the restoration. Hope it brings back some great memories

[@michaelroe4662]

@@BikeItUK Thank you so much, my next vintage bike will be a Raleigh International. Would make a great video.

[@fantasticplastic5336]

Hi Andy. When it comes to Powder coating the frame, how do you get the Badge off without mangling it. Current Project 1989 Team Raleigh Banana.

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching, regarding the Raleigh badge removal I’ll generally attack from inside the head tube. File or pinch the badge retaining grub from the back then when ready to do so glue back on. Hope this helps good luck

[@fantasticplastic5336]

@@BikeItUK Brilliant. I didn't even think of that. Thank You very much.

[@anthonykelly5]

any idea how much my raleigh 753 would be worth frame perfect but needs a paint job i bought it in 1982 (i think ) dont ride anymore sojust curious to know how much its worth. great job on the restore well done.

[@BikeItUK]

They go for good money, Facebook has a group called Raleigh Road Bike Restorations I think it’s called. You’ll probably get a better idea on there. It all depends on the serial numbers I’m sure

[@anthonykelly5]

@@BikeItUK thanks for that ill try to check it it serial number is sb ?

[@aboassamAno]

سؤال يوجد دراجه كلاسيك رالي اني لا اراها الطاره الخلفيه 28 والاماميه 24 اين هيى الان وشكرا

[@BikeItUK]

لست متأكدا ما هو السؤال ، هل تذكر 24 هل هذا الكاسيت في الخلف؟ شكرا للمشاهدة

[@noeldoran8884]

Really great budget build I have a Gitane with Golden Arrow kit it is high quality.....

[@noeldoran8884]

Looking forward to your Basso build Well done Andy

[@BikeItUK]

Not done a Gitane, its on the list of bikes to do as and when one comes up at the right price. Yes excited myself about putting the Basso together and taking it for a proper spin out. thanks for the support and watching all the best

[@erickzavala5112]

Beatiful Bike and great job!!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support.

[@stefanuskahono2619]

Hai saya Stefanus dari Indonesia,saya suka melihat vidio2 restorasi roadbike anda👍 Saya mempunyai sebuah roadbike vintage,tetapi rusak,saya tidak mempunyai cukup uang untuk memperbaikinya,sehingga saya tidak bersepeda lagi 😔,saya kepingin mempunyai sepeda seperti anda

[@BikeItUK]

Anda sangat jauh jika tidak saya mungkin bisa membantu Anda. Saya harap Anda berhasil mengumpulkan cukup bagian untuk memperbaiki sepeda. Terima kasih atas dukungan Anda dan menonton video saya, saya senang Anda menyukainya

[@stefanuskahono2619]

@@BikeItUK trimakasih, biaya perbaikan sepeda cukup mahal,dan sampe saat ini saya belom bisa memperbaikinya

[@garysprojects]

another great video Andy! bike looks great :) also the silver paint was an exact match!! definitely inspired me to finish my current restoration (as I've been slacking haha :) )

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and great to hear it’s inspired you to “Crack-On” and finish your build. Enjoy 😉 all the best

[@aboassamAno]

الطاره الاماميه قياس 24 الخلفيه قياس 28 وهيى من انتاج رالي

[@BikeItUK]

نعم أنتجت رالي دراجة مسار باناسونيك للفريق الأولمبي. هذه نادرة للغاية

[@sergiochaverri8715]

I dont no speake english.

[@BikeItUK]

I hope the closed captions help. Happy cycling

[@blackpearl209]

Do you have a sizing chart ?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching, think 🤔 this was a 21” or in modern terms 54cm

[@ibrudy69]

Looks great !!! You have a link with your standard dissembling/tools in detail. TIA 👍🏽

[@BikeItUK]

I should make a video and go through them. 👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Another great rebuild there Andy and they do look nice and aero from way back then

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support 👍

[@justmadeit2]

Are all 531 racing bikes light frames in weight ?

[@BikeItUK]

531 is Reynolds number for the thickness of the tubing. 531 generally was the a good standard of frame. Lighter models include 653, and top of the range 753

[@justmadeit2]

@@BikeItUK I just missed out on a 531c bike on an auction site, it went for 37 pounds, i shoulda bid instead of hesitating. Do you know much about 531c frames ? Are they light too or average in weight

[@oldshovel]

Nice. I need to do som road bikes sometime. Awesome

[@BikeItUK]

Funny, and I more MTB I did my old GT but have only ever done the one. Hope you’ve had a good weekend all the best 😉👍

[@jajangazhar9293]

Please subtitle Indonesia

[@BikeItUK]

It’s on my list now for jobs to do 👍 thanks

[@smoore5540]

Another great build Andy, nice one 👍😁🚴‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support glad you liked it all the best

[@jaimeorlandosalamancaguaca2916]

Buen dia amigo. Cambie el aro de mi bicicleta tenia un 27 1/4 le coloque un 700 pero la carraca de freno trasera no alcanza a la linea de frenado que debo hacer para esto?

[@BikeItUK]

Puedes comprar una pinza de mayor alcance para la parte trasera. espero que esto ayude

[@jaimeorlandosalamancaguaca2916]

@@BikeItUK son unas carracas campagnolo quisiera no cambiarlas

[@RyansuBike]

Nice save! job well done

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks 👍all the best

[@charleslenzi7552]

Hi Andy love you enthusiasm you have for these retro bikes I myself have a mint Raleigh Elan from 1992 in purple mint rain 23 1/2 I rode to Regent Park last Saturday twice round the out circle love every second of it I'm 66 years of age an felt 17 again Also restored Raleigh mirage in purple an Kona dew Ridgeback 1989 mint I brought new Just sold my Dawes Galaxy tourer three week's ago Thank you for the good work your doing inspiring all of us to save these bikes Ride safe 🙏

[@BikeItUK]

Thank you my friend, your support keeps me doing what I do. Great to hear your still riding the steel and also restoring yourself, music to my ears 👍

[@roygardiner2229]

Great to see you doing your good stuff again,Andy! Although I am not a real fan of the bike frame's colour (I prefer my Grand Prix's bronze, with chromed forks) your TLC turned what I thought was at first a pretty drab specimen into a gleaming velo one could ride with pride. It looks to be my size too but I live in the USA now. I'll check your For Sale section to see if you have put it there. All the best, keep up the excellent work!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching Roy, for me personally I love the Raleigh team colours which as a kid I was drawn to. Thanks for your long on going support got some cracking builds in the pipe line all the best

[@jorgegutierrezespinosa9158]

Muy bonita bicicleta felicidades

[@BikeItUK]

Gracias por mirar y su apoyo

[@glenlarimer1358]

Another handlebar taping question?!! I appreciate the freedom you are provided by sometimes putting the bars in a vise, but I was curious, since some bikes have cable routing slightly different, what you are doing to allow for different lengths of housing needed. Are you using the old sections as reference for cutting beforehand? I keep imagining some diabolical spreadsheet for different bikes and different housing lengths, but that is just my imagination having "fun" with the idea. From personal experience, I keep thinking about the first time you may have tried the vise, cut the housings and then had a few choice words when you found they weren't quite right. Enjoyable program, as always, Andy!

[@BikeItUK]

Hi there, ok I use the vice simply for the purpose of filming generally it goes on last right. Yes you are right in general I use the old original cabling for length. Other than that if I don't have the old cables available I measure putting the bars on the frame and being over generous with the length. Once on the Bike I can push the inner back through the outer cable before trimming it off to the desired length. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching and your support all the best

[@deltafoxtrot2]

Great to see the Raleighs getting some TLC,👍. I had a M-TRAX 600R with down tube shifters, it was a lovely bike.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support 👍🚲

[@red_dread]

Love this vintage - did the same model myself this year, gutted I didn’t film it. Have you ever done a Dyna-Tech? I think mine might be the first of its kind on KZbin!

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for the comment and watching. I personally haven’t done a Raleigh Dyna-Tech yet, it is on my list of bikes to do I’ll have to check yours out. Thanks again

[@jonnyjensen1]

Bike looks smooth and solid...never restore enough Raleighs! Now very excited about upcoming Basso. Thought they were class back in early 90s

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support 👍 yes the Basso really is an interesting build. All the best

[@kelalamusic9258]

I just discovered your channel when this video popped up. Anything Raleigh will peak my interest. My love for Raleigh bikes started back in the 50's when I was a young kid. I know, I'm dating myself here. Back then, if you owned and rode a Raleigh, you were "King of the Road." I remember when riding around on mine and hearing other kids yell out, "look, a Raleigh." Seriously, that's how much a Raleigh bike was revered back then. I could reminisce here, but I don't think it proper to write a book, even a reader's Digest version. I find it very disappointing to see what Raleigh/US bikes are today. No sparkle, painted with cheap drab looking paint jobs. Nothing classy. Raleigh is not the same anymore. How dare they put that time honored Raleigh emblem on the front of those bikes. At least Raleigh in England make a few classic type models. Sorry to rant a bit. Much mahalo!!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your comment, I too have very fond memories of the Raleigh brand. Great days gone by. All the very best 👍

[@lovroramuscak5855]

Hello, awesome video. Love to watch your stuff. Where do you buy theese covers for brakes on handlebars and how are they called originaly? Thanks for replying!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support. Are you meaning the lever stickers of the brake lever hoods? The hoods I buy from eBay and the lever stickers are available on our website www.bikeituk.club

[@xboyof190]

Hi Andy, I have a Legnano that I am going to be restoring very soon. Your videos have helped a lot informing me of the technics I should follow. The only thing that has me worried is that I will be replacing all the spokes on the rim and I am not sure if I'm going to be able to make it true. Do you have any advice?

[@BikeItUK]

Firstly thanks for watching and your support glad you are restoring and bring these bikes back to life. Regarding spokes watch a few videos on here and all I would say is little tension at a time. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful I should do a video on this Im thinkinhg

[@litastar2455]

Great Job! would love to do this but don't have the equipment or the space for the equipment, but amazing to watch

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the comment, I should maybe do a video on the minimum tools ⚒️ required to strip a bike. 🤔👍

[@lewis72]

It's a fantastic colour. How do you go about getting touch-up paint for it ?

[@BikeItUK]

I generally take the forks or even the frame with me when selecting the paint. Hope this helps 👍

[@lewis72]

@@BikeItUK Ah, I thought that maybe you had got access to a secret vault of Raleigh old-school paints ! Many thanks.

[@BikeItUK]

@@lewis72 I wish 😉

[@robh9581]

Hi Andy, another great video. This one looked super smart once it was finished. Keep up the content👍👍👍👍 P.S. Any chance of another Fixie conversion soon? Always love your work on those.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks Rob for watching and your support, we do have a Fixie, Single speed in the pipe line so watch this space. All the best fella

[@joseluisbarragan8013]

Bella restauración saludos fraternales desde México

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks 👍 🇲🇽

[@nobodyjones7632]

Hi Andy. Another great video, really enjoy watching them. Hows about a few vids on how to re-install all the parts with tips on stuff? I know theres a few vids about but mostly of fitting new parts. Im sure theyd compliment your other vids. Keep up the good work mate👍👍👍

[@pingu42069]

Nobody Jones agreed

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support, I have been doing and adding single videos on How to in the How to section of the channel. I hope they help and I plan on doing more. Or visit our website and see maintenance section. all the best Andy

[@e3dave744]

Lovely Andy ,, nice to see content like this now more than ever,, watching the joy on your face while building these bikes is a joy in itself . Can’t wait to see the Basso, I hope it’s a Campy build.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support and watching....Basso, Campy please rest assured they go hand in hand. All the best and thanks again for the support

[@jrcmailbox]

Brilaint, got myself a koga miyata vintage, can't wait to start. would love to know if you've done one of these??

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching, no o haven’t interesting brand on it’s on my hit list 👍🚲

[@naujaral2131]

Like 112, and like i said sometime ago what i like the most abot your restauration vids is your enthusiasm Andy it's contagious and authentic. Really well done as usual, the attention to detail and picking up parts and the likes are just great i enjoyed watching the video and the ride at the end. Vheers Andy and have a great weekend :)

[@BikeItUK]

Hi buddy, as always huge thank you for your words of support and watching. Really hope you and your loved ones have been ok through these strange times Ive not been so busy with the increase of cyclist and the great weather we've been having. I hope you've been getting out peddling and keeping well all the best my friend.

[@naujaral2131]

@@BikeItUK always a pleasure Andy, my family and I are fine so far during these strange times we are living thank you for asking 🙏 it's hard to adapt I am alone at home and find it tough, my sons have their homes and families am in a condo in town where we have the most cases of any Canadian city 🙄yeah Bern pedaling but not as much as I normally would've plus I had a bad fall at the beginning of May which delayed me for 3 weeks to get back on the saddle, hurt my left shoulder and hip recovering now, again thanks for asking. Be well my friend

[@xMrsmileyfacex]

Every bike doesn't need to be a Colnago. Even the most lowly bike deserves a little love. Brilliant job. Looks great! Great to see you back!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the comment watching and support 😉🚲

[@rubo1964]

Got 1978 Team Record 531 absolutely love this bike rides smoother then my Specialized Allez.Decals understandably got scratched up 10% of it ...but the frame perfect nothing bent. Love old Raleighs

[@BikeItUK]

Yes the Raleigh brand Is also very close to my heart from growing up some great childhood memories, thanks again for your support and watching

[@chrislitherland3060]

For sale ?

[@BikeItUK]

Yes it will be very soon UK del available on our website in the next couple of days

[@aboassamAno]

هل يوجد منها

[@BikeItUK]

انظر تعليق آخر

[@that70sschwinn]

Well done Andy! a very nice restoration 👍🚲🔧 Great looking Raleigh!

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and your support buddy

[@OnRoadVintageBikes]

Absolutely gorgeous frame, bike and work! Congrat to you!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support, we have a fantastic Raleigh 653 race coming very soon 👍🚲

[@graz7441]

Nice one, ive just stripped down a Richard Virenque peugeot frame from 90s. Hope I can do a half decent job 👍

[@BikeItUK]

Nice bike, just take your time and enjoy, great to hear you are getting stuck in. Thanks for watching and your support

[@abhiseksaha3221]

Great work with the resto...also I think, the bike would look good too, as a flat bar road bike!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support 👍

[@333wheeler]

Are you using part worn chains as we all know about the gear jumping issues putting new ones on to old cassettes or blocks. A neat trick is to reverse the worn sprocket if its a totally split up cassette. that can save the day ! Nice bike . 531 .. a good base frame..

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the tip i'll bare that in mind, every days a learning day. Hope and the family are all well and keeping safe thanks again and all the best

[@chrislilley5320]

Another great video, do you ride very often? And if so do you ride the retro bikes or a more modern one?

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching, as time is passing by and I'm getting older I am not riding as much as I used to or would like to. Once Twice a week maybe. I have two Canyon Ultimates that I ride generally and use the classics for special occasions, a bit like a classic car.Thanks for your support all the best

[@xavcarmic0686]

Another nice one Andy. Also good to see it wasn’t raining for the ride 😉

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you enjoyed it, early morning are generally clear Ive found. Thanks for the support and watching

[@richardcarr6493]

reminds me of my first road bike back in the mid 80s thanks

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support 👍

[@robbchastain3036]

All the broken bikes in the neighborhood have a friend in you, Andy, and I like your quip about the best way to cycle is recycle or something like that. And it'd be fun to see, every now and then, you take a vintage frame and match it with your favorite modern components. And I have to say those modern retro builds are some of my favorites as I dig the frames but don't plan to reach down to shift anytime ever again soon. And I love your love for Raleigh and that is quite a story, how the founder had gotten sick in Hong Kong and returned to good health through cycling and out of gratitude turned a local bike shop into Raleigh.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your comment and support, the next bike up is a Basso which Im planning full Campagnolo but with the Egro levers which should be more to your liking. To be honest, before the videos I do some digging and I love finding the history of these bicycles companies out. "No better way to Cycle, than on a recycled Bicycle" all the best buddy

[@robbchastain3036]

@@BikeItUK Thanks, Andy, and I enjoy all of your rebuilds and I am amazed at the attention/skill it takes to return a bike to box-stock beauty, paint and decals and components and all--truly fantastic. But yeah, every now and then, maybe, you could create a hot rod out of a vintage frame and new speed-shop parts. And I saw something like that the other night--a gent was driving a bulbus early '50s convertible, with mag wheels and a cool paint job. Thanks again, Andy, and keep rockin' and crackin'!

[@FFSDenny]

I enjoyed the video. Can't wait for the 653.

[@BikeItUK]

You and me both! Thanks for the support and watching

[@paddykelly3095]

All right Andy what's the best way to get off seized pedals and forks on a fixed? Cheers man top video as usual

[@andrewbaxter9395]

I’ve just had great success with a seized fork by inverting the bike, emptying a can of gt85 into the fork and topping it up with white spirit to thin it down. I let it soak over night and whilst it still took effort I got the fork off without damage and all the rust and corrosion was wet from the soaking so it did penetrate all the way through 👍

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the reply, the joys of restoring.

[@michaelelison1006]

Andy, beautiful resto. Well done!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your supporting comment and watching

[@nicolasstagg4657]

Andy, another great retro build, well done.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support

[@IntoTheBlueAgain1]

Hi Andy, another great video. Can you share what you used to touch up the silver and blue please? I have been restoring a Ventura too but having no joy colour matching for it - hope you can help in this way, cheers

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching and the support, regarding the paint I just used a chrome touch up paint. However I wish now I would just of taped the forks up and sprayed them completely in the same chrome. Regarding the blue in the end I did not touch the blue up and just left the spots with the Kurust solution on. The blue I really struggled with. Good luck and thanks again for your support

[@michaellee1663]

Andy ! What happened to 'Let's crack on.!' ? And bottle choice? 😜

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching I limited the Crack-On to just two occasions in this video, im aware of over egging the custard. Thanks for watching and the support stay safe