Barry M’s 1978 Raleigh Record Ace

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Barry M of Hercules fame sent in he very nicely update 1978 Record Ace.

1978 Raleigh Record Ace

My son-in-law picked this up at a garage sale cheap and put it outside his porch when he got home. It was immediately stolen, but the rear tire was low, so the thief left it next to the dumpster, where I found it. So it was mine and it’s now been ridden in a couple of MS150s.

And the redone version, with alloy wheels, 14 speeds, and black paint with old Raleigh handlebars and Brooks saddle. 27lbs! fast!

Thanks,

Barry

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  • BeaterRezQ

    Barry M., both versions of your bike are really nice….even with the funky bars on the original setup. I like the “user friendly” modifications that you did to come up with a really nice and comfortable bike, albeit for a leisure cruise or lengthy commutes.
    Glad to see the “good guy” was able to recover while the thief left empty-handed.
    BRQ

  • Ryan Surface

    Head-shake at the mentality that stealing is no big deal but pumping up a flat tire is too tough to contemplate…..+1 with BRQ on this bike ending up with a good guy. Love the stealth look of the black paint, in a way with the bars saddle and seat bag it echos a 50’s Raleigh 3 speed or modern day Pashley Guvn’or. I am betting you get some smiles, double takes and questions on your MS 150 rides.

    Nice job Barry