Chro Mo Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 Have been discontinued for a while - probably 30years or so. my brother had one in the 70s, and that's the last one I saw. on the web there are conflicting reports (each of which may be true) as to the genealogy of the brand. Apparently they were made under the TI umbrella by Raleigh, as well as being manufactured as a stand-alone company.
HeartCoppi Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 the "silverlight" has grown on me. Especially the saddle and the red tape. noice.
Chro Mo Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 the "silverlight" has grown on me. Especially the saddle and the red tape. noice.Cheers, manThe red tape and honey saddle is me moving away from black everything- first brown saddle I have ever owned.I really enjoy the old bikes, especially in 531, as this suits my build (I'm never goIng to be small!) I have had true lightweight bikes in the past, but I find the lateral flex in some of these old bikes to be too much - you know, when you lay down power in a sprint out of the saddle, and you can immediately hear the front derailleur rubbing. Some beautiful bikes on this thread. Very inspiring.
MintSauce Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 This one for MintSauce:http://www.classicre...liaghi_main.htm Thanks HC. Haven't been on that page in quit a while. Lots more bikes on there now. Was discussing what to do with mine again this weekend....still can't decide whether to paint or leave it as is
MintSauce Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 MS> What does the repair job look like? Sorry for the slow reply. Don't get onto the hub much these days.
Chro Mo Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 http://www.culturecycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/SHOT-011.jpgThat right there is an argument against the progress that modern frame materials have undergone. Just frikking gorgeous!
Tuxstir Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 al little piece of history our secuirty guard at work uses
Chro Mo Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Hello, fellow retro enthusiasts. Here is my latest project: Early 1990s Francois DuToit hand-made frameReynolds 653 tubesetTange headsetPro handlebarsITM stem105 cranksSuntour shifters (Japanese, not Taiwanese) I have mixed and matched some stuff I had lying around: Tiagra 9sp RD105 FDShimano 8spd (12-28) cassetteSram 8sp chain. While not as pretty as my other bike posted here, this bike fits me as if it were made to measure, is super comfortable, and everything works perfectly. I might change the shifters for Shimano if I can locate some. Anyone? Thanks.
HeartCoppi Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 The geometry looks racy. Really exquisite frame.
MAESTRO's Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 Ciocc, prononced..... Church, have recently relaunched their once popular San Cristobal frame. Columbus tubing, chrome rear stays, lugs and fork.......priceless. Enquiries welcome. PM for more details.
javadude Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 I might change the shifters for Shimano if I can locate some. Anyone? Thanks. I've got some 8 speed Shimano 600 DT shifters somewhere, will dig around tonight and look for them. I
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