Triumph/ Raleigh 20, alterations for new owner. Plus; How to change internal routed bicycle cables.

[@RichardSmith-cn9mx]

Glad to see you re-useing the rear brake cable. I hate it when the video vlogers get te cutters out and destroy almost new cables. Mostly because they have deals with backers/sponsers. Also ref the burr on the cables ,i always use an angle grinder with a 1mm slitting disc in it,it takes less than 1second to cut so minmal heat, also use the same on the inner cable , nice clean cut and no fraying.

[@kennethmclaren8064]

Great job Rowan those panniers look well match the bike

[@another3997]

That little shopper turned out a treat, really beautiful. Good tips on the cables.

[@doronron7323]

The ugly duck became a Swan! Remarkable what a few tasteful aesthetic tweaks can do. One of the nicest 20's I've seen, well done Rowan.

[@unbalancedcrank]

It’s also the best riding 20 I have ever experienced, and it has set my expectations for the Shopper! However the p/ex is something special.

[@unbalancedcrank]

Have I mentioned i own a Creswell Fold It?

[@doronron7323]

@@unbalancedcrank Found your Cresswell video....a new bike to me. First impression is it looks like a kids MTB. It would be interesting to compare to the 20. As you point out, it's a limited 'hand built' machine and clearly has a higher spec. But is it substantially (real world) better than a 20?

[@unbalancedcrank]

I also want to try the Bobbin interpretation. I’ve never met anyone who has one though.

[@doronron7323]

@@unbalancedcrank Bobbin?

[@derenross9649]

Nicely done!

[@2ndbaritone]

Lovely colours

[@FrancoDX]

Looks great! 👍🏼

[@lindajesse8250]

Nice one Rowan😊

[@steveelkins52]

Do a video on paint restoration!

[@unbalancedcrank]

Yes I’m planning that with the double Elizabethan renovation, because some sneaky colour blending will be involved. The 20 was too easy

[@ianallen2]

What number tooth rear sprocket did you fit. I fitted an 18t sprocket when I put BMX wheels on my Twenty. I also fitted new black brake cables. I am toying with the idea of fitting 1970's cowhorn handlebars instead of the normal riser handlebars. I havent riden mine yet. Dont know if I will as my hand is playing up and I cant grab anything tightl I wont go doctors about it because the muppet will give me a diagnosuis of haveing a stye in my eye. My doctor is useless. lol.

[@andywalker7582]

It's a 20 tooth, I believe.

[@DarrenWalley]

Hello Velocopedium. I am 5' 10" is a Raleigh Twenty large enough for someone of my height...?

[@unbalancedcrank]

Yes

[@andywalker7582]

Hello, 'm the owner of this lovely bike, and I'm 6'2" so you'll be absolutely fine on a Twenty.

[@DarrenWalley]

@andywalker7582 Thank you Andy Walker. I can start saving up for one then. Does the Raleigh Twenty have both types of gears, the twist grip & the gear trigger shifter...? Sorry for bombarding you with questions, but it's just part of the process of learning about them isn't it...?

[@unbalancedcrank]

Most have twist grips but some have trigger. I have no idea which models or years have which.

[@Teapot-Dave]

So you no longer want to swap this for my green Stowaway then? I thought we were going to arrange to meet halfway for the exchange....

[@unbalancedcrank]

Sadly the geography just couldn’t be resolved, as I said in my email

[@lindajesse8250]

Certainly not drivel, Row…