tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13762558.post4838044911605214120..comments2023-06-17T00:43:15.118-07:00Comments on Urban Adventure League: The Raleigh Wayfarer Saga, Part 8: The Final Tallyadventure!http://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13762558.post-20533993383227345182011-02-28T22:53:21.403-08:002011-02-28T22:53:21.403-08:00It turned out beautifully. My Raleigh Sports, espe...It turned out beautifully. My Raleigh Sports, especially with a new Brooks, will easily top out at the same cost as your Raleigh. Worth every penny!snarkypuphttp://rideblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13762558.post-56820829071701653162011-02-28T14:28:46.560-08:002011-02-28T14:28:46.560-08:00Prairie Voyageur--Good point! There's plenty ...Prairie Voyageur--Good point! There's plenty of old serviceable bikes/frames out there, it isn't always necessary to buy new.<br /><br />Of course, that won't stop thoughts of custom bicycles in my head!adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13762558.post-45501916813277691482011-02-28T14:08:54.209-08:002011-02-28T14:08:54.209-08:00Hey, don't forget to factor in the cost you sa...Hey, don't forget to factor in the cost you saved to the earth/populace/humanity for saving a bike from being unecessarily junked (or taking up space unused in someone's garage). <br /><br />Even if restoring a bike is the same or even a bit more than an equivalent new bike (within reason of course) it is (usually) worth it for all the reasons you stated and more.Prairie Voyageurhttp://prairievoyageur.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13762558.post-46720345909212235842011-02-27T01:59:06.755-08:002011-02-27T01:59:06.755-08:00It was really enjoyable to be able to help bring t...It was really enjoyable to be able to help bring this old Raleigh up to speed and make it what it was intended to be. <br /><br />The Sturmey Archer 3 speed was ideally designed for wet British weather and Portland provides enough of that. <br /><br />If anyone else has such a project in mind and wants my help all you have to do is cover my air fare to and from Portland... :D<br /><br />If not, you could expect that the cost of overhauling a bike like this would probably add a few bills to the tab... depending on how much work a bike needed.<br /><br />We spent a bit of time running around looking for parts but that was one of the most enjoyable aspects of the whole adventure. A couple of guys out pootling around on Raleigh speeds (I have my own).<br /><br />I teach classes on how to care for your English three speed (my mentor was Sheldon Brown) and do this kind of work here at my shop.<br /><br />Looking forward to pootling around Portland and turning wrenches again in July.Keith (The Raving Bike Fiend)http://ravingbikefiend.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13762558.post-47899071740637005022011-02-26T10:12:39.011-08:002011-02-26T10:12:39.011-08:00Looks like a great bike...worth the $$ invested......Looks like a great bike...worth the $$ invested...=-)Vikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214932277372519931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13762558.post-83521730031882227222011-02-26T09:33:07.614-08:002011-02-26T09:33:07.614-08:00Yeah, when I told April I was going to tally the c...Yeah, when I told April I was going to tally the cost, she was like "Don't!" But I agree, in the end it's worth it!adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13762558.post-15576696696826287582011-02-26T02:42:45.134-08:002011-02-26T02:42:45.134-08:00I bought my aged Raleigh Wisp for a mere £56 pound...I bought my aged Raleigh Wisp for a mere £56 pounds (I think it was 56) and have since spent a hell of a lot more fixing, repairing and replacing parts...although I haven't totalled up the cost (and am too scared to, so won't).<br /><br />But it's worth it. Satisfying.<br />You enjoy riding the bike more I think.<br /><br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com