Author Topic: Raleigh Aero Pro burner (Read 8724 times)

In2bmx · « **on:** April 11, 2019, 01:41 PM »

Got the bug back and an itch to scratch

Always fancied an Aero Pro .. Customer came in2 my work and saw my bikes and said
" I've an Aero Pro with a few parts , it's been stood in the shed for 30 years "

£50 later , yes £50 for F&F, Bars , Seat post , headset and i've another bike to build

The chrome is a bit shot so it will be having a re chrome. Also need to get the stem shaft out of the forks .

The stickers have arrived and i've a few parts arriving soon

[img width= height= alt=IMG-1391" border="0]https://i.ibb.co/FJT06PC/IMG-1391.jpg[/img]
[img width= height= alt=IMG-1392" border="0]https://i.ibb.co/yswdv3Q/IMG-1392.jpg[/img]
[img width= height= alt=IMG-1393" border="0]https://i.ibb.co/0jFqRXM/IMG-1393.jpg[/img]
IMG-1398" border="0

Ady · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2019, 02:50 PM »

You lucky fooker

Bloody bargain mate..

Looking forward to this build mate...

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2019, 03:01 PM »

What’s the plan with it Carl, spec build?

In2bmx · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2019, 03:10 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 11, 2019, 03:01 PM

What’s the plan with it Carl, spec build?

As close to Spec as i can Danos

factory pilot · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2019, 03:11 PM »

Nice one Carl .. they’re a classic and ride really well

In2bmx · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2019, 03:15 PM »

Can't find the factory spec on these . Anyone got it ?

factory pilot · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2019, 03:26 PM »

I’m sure I can find it for you mate ...
Couple of variations on 83/84 builds
I’ll havd a look later bro

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2019, 03:31 PM »

What do you need to know?

It’s an ‘84 judging by the bars, so if my memory serves me right.

Suntour stem
Suntour seat clamp
Tange 300 headset
Tange grips
Tange BB
Raleigh Kashi Aero
Green/Blue label Comp III’s
DC MX900’s
DC Tech 3’s
Sugino spider
Sugino 44t with chain guard
SR Custom M pedals
Araya Aero rims
Suntour sealed hubs
Sugino 178mm 1 piece
Sugino c/ring bolts
Cateye reflectors
Koizumi seat post
DID chain

dennyking · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2019, 03:33 PM »

Hey Carl - this looks right to me mate (oops just beaten to it as I'm posting - think we are on the same sheet anyway)

Tange made Aero pro Frame & Forks
Tange 300 headset
Tange grips
tange BB
Aero pro high wide bars
Diacompe MX calipers and tech3 levers
diacompe cables & clips and blocks
Suntour Powerstem
Suntour Seatclamp
Raleigh branded Kashimax Aero saddle
Araya Aero Rims
yellow Label compIII's
Sugino 44T chainring
Large sugino Aero Pro chainguard
Sugino stamped arm crank
SR custom M pedals
Black and silver D.I.D. chain

Good luck with it

In2bmx · « **Reply #9 on:** April 11, 2019, 03:45 PM »

Off to a good start then. Bought a bundle of Rich Waxintaxin

Suntour stem Got NOS of Glynnyboy
Suntour seat clamp Got
Tange 300 headset Got came with the frame
Tange grips
Tange BB Got
Raleigh Kashi Aero Got Kaish Aero
Green/Blue label Comp III’s Got
DC MX900’s Got
DC Tech 3’s Got
Sugino spider Got
Sugino 44t with chain guard
SR Custom M pedals
Araya Aero rims Got need rerurb
Suntour sealed hubs Got a front
Sugino 178mm 1 piece Got
Sugino c/ring bolts Got
Cateye reflectors
Koizumi seat post Got came with he frame
DID chain Got

P J Tunni · « **Reply #10 on:** April 11, 2019, 04:34 PM »

You nearly have all the parts already! there was a decent set of aero rims on eBay a couple of days ago £50 i think (if you didn't fancy the refurb) and the Tange grips come up all the time.

Taipan · « **Reply #11 on:** April 11, 2019, 05:36 PM »

Tyres and chain are hardest to find so if you got them then you've nailed it

nice bikes,ride it when you have built it you'll be surprised just how nice they are to ride...a million miles away from a standard raleigh burner...look forward to the build...great score that

In2bmx · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2019, 08:00 AM »

[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2019, 08:07 AM »

Quote from: in2bmx on April 20, 2019, 08:00 AM

[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Coming together nicely Carlos.

Does it feel strange buying basic Tange/Sugino parts, when you’re used to getting things like Reedy pedals and Campy hubs?

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2019, 08:11 AM »

Carl, I’ve gone to the museum section and copied a pic of Ant’s AP, it’s a beauty and perfect for a reference

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In2bmx · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2019, 08:14 AM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on April 20, 2019, 08:07 AM

Quote from: in2bmx on April 20, 2019, 08:00 AM
[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Coming together nicely Carlos.

Does it feel strange buying basic Tange/Sugino parts, when you’re used to getting things like Reedy pedals and Campy hubs?

haha . It’s a lot easier finding Tange and Suginio parts

and a lot cheaper .

Only a few more parts needed .

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2019, 08:49 AM »

Coming together nicely Carl. These are great to ride 👍

BMX1973 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2019, 12:00 PM »

Thats going to be cool.

Did you get the shaft out of forks in the end?

monkian · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2019, 03:24 PM »

I always fancied building an AP as well but never got my hands on one at the right time. This looks like a fun one Carl. Great to see it getting some love and coming back to life

In2bmx · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2019, 10:34 PM »

Quote from: BMX1973 on April 28, 2019, 12:00 PM

Thats going to be cool.

Did you get the shaft out of forks in the end?

not yet

. But getting there

In2bmx · « **Reply #20 on:** June 12, 2019, 04:39 PM »

Finally after 3 weeks . John Lee who’s dad built and owned the famous Chorley track .
“The seat post man” Finally removed the stem shaft from the forks

.

[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] .

In2bmx · « **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2019, 02:45 PM »

Not good news . $:-\$

Picked this up today after being stripped for new chrome .
It’s been stood for 30 years and it’s pitted everywhere

. It will looked shite if re chromed .

So I’m going to do it in team pro colours .
And look for a chrome F&F for the parts I have .

[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Avro · « **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2019, 07:00 PM »

..hardly a compromise going to Team colours, following this for sure.
More!

Mikku · « **Reply #23 on:** July 08, 2019, 10:32 PM »

+1! Just thinking out loud here Carl, but what about doing something a bit different like moza's black 24" ProClass 'goose? Then you could use the parts you've been gathering for the chrome build. The decals too!