George G’s 1978 Raleigh Competition GS

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How ’bout some Raleighs?  Starting us off is George G’s 1978 Raleigh Competition GS.  Spoiler alert: this is about as fancy as they get this week.

Highly modified 1978 Raleigh Competition GS

I’ve had this bicycle since the early eighties. Found it hanging in the back of a bike shop. Over the last five years I’ve converted it into a more comfortable performance bicycle. For the purists out there, I do have all the original parts.
Nitto stem, riser bars, Shimano brake levers, ergon grips, mks pedals, and , a kickstand. A long time ago a installed a Chorus crank 53/42, I thought I wanted the 53T. Suntour New Winner Ultra 6 13-26 freewheel. Sachs Chain, 700×28 Continental Gatorskins. Carridice Saddle Bag, Brooks B 17 Special saddle. Quik Stop brake pads.
It rides like a dream and still flies.

George G.

Thanks George

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  • http://hughsbicycle.blogspot.com sprocket56

    She`s a beauty!

  • http://OldTenSpeedGallery Wooden Shoe Biker

    It is hard to beat the silver color. Very nice, I just bought a frame 1986 Competition from Holland and am going single speed fixed wheel. it is a two color blue and gray but your silver is more eye catching. How many speeds do you use really? I had a 10 and 18 etc, usually used two speeds. thanks Ed

  • George G

    I probably use 3-4, often changing between high and low
    chainrings and using the rear for fine tuning. It’s a long reach to the shifters so I tend to shift less often.