Author Topic: 2009/10 Race Bike - Raleigh Team Aero Pro Burner ('84) (Read 14228 times)

beard1973 · « **on:** October 05, 2009, 11:19 AM »

If I had a pound for everytime I have heard this line when racing this past 2 years then this bike would have paid for itself...

"You of all people should be racing a Burner!"

Well... I have taken the controversial step backwards in TT Length and this Winter Series I will be racing a 1984 Raleigh Team Aero Pro Burner. I don't think for one moment I am going to be able to match the success of Craig Schofield who won the 1985 World Championships on an Aero Pro but I am gonna do my bit and fly the Raleigh Flag... :cool:

I have had the bike for some time and it was going to be built up as a 'Show Bike' to factory spec... but the racing bug has bitten me hard and the thought of taking part riding a bike brand that I love and continually support was too much to resist... so here she is...

My 2009/10 Race Bike....

VERY LIMITED EDITION - Redline Flights - Beard1973 Signature Edition.

Coming to track near you in the Northern Region Winter Series - Old Skool Class

Oh and you don't wanna be leaving your bikes laid anywhere near me this winter.... just in case...

dan-dare · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:25 AM »

Nice one Dave.

beard1973 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:31 AM »

Quote from: dan-dare on October 05, 2009, 11:25 AM

Nice one Dave.

I know the TWIN PINCH's aint era correct but the rest is alot more Old Skool than the Amtrac....

Glad you like it Dan...

hope to be lining up against you real soon...

moley · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:43 AM »

Maybe we can get Andy Lennon back into his skin tight Raleigh race gear again to race ya!!

beard1973 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:44 AM »

I think Andy might like my NEW race gear.. if it turns up in time...

dialledbikes · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:56 AM »

Nice rides, Dave. I'm not a big Raleigh fan but I've always liked the Aeros in team colours. Very classy looking bikes.

Please let me know if you want to sell one of your Amtrac frames

beard1973 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2009, 12:00 PM »

Quote from: mike@dialledbikes on October 05, 2009, 11:56 AM

Nice rides, Dave. I'm not a big Raleigh fan but I've always liked the Aeros in team colours. Very classy looking bikes.

Please let me know if you want to sell one of your Amtrac frames

Cheers Mike.. the RED one could be going soon... I'll let you know when I've decided...

crazycraig · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2009, 12:15 PM »

YES you should be racing a raleigh burner !!! and why not thats MINT

Muffski · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2009, 12:27 PM »

Very nice indeed Dave

kevin (A.K.A) kai riviere · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2009, 01:10 PM »

OMG! Don't care what you say & i agree with mike (& obviously i'm biased) that is a serious looking piece of kit in any era.
any news on the race gear yet? i'd race those colours with pride :-)

NORTY40 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2009, 01:39 PM »

I have to agree , if anyone should be racing a Burner it's you

Nice bike and I love the personal touch on the cranks

beard1973 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2009, 02:10 PM »

Quote from: kevin (A.K.A) kai riviere on October 05, 2009, 01:10 PM

OMG! Don't care what you say & i agree with mike (& obviously i'm biased) that is a serious looking piece of kit in any era.
any news on the race gear yet? i'd race those colours with pride :-)

Race Kit is VERY close to being finished. just chatting it over with Mark (spike) at the moment.

Will post up when its done....

Thanks for the comments guys...

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2009, 02:51 PM »

Well done Bread, you don't see many old school bikes in the old school racing

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2009, 03:17 PM »

lookin good dude, lookin forward to sending that over a berm

rooski · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2009, 05:31 PM »

thats mint that is

, good on ya racin it

Bettyswallocks · « **Reply #15 on:** October 05, 2009, 06:00 PM »

Looks mint that dude, props to ya for racing it...

How long is it?

magna13 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2009, 06:49 PM »

Fair play to you Dave

I know i had trouble getting to grips with the different TT sizes but get some sessions on the go and you'll soo be used to it

also i know people above have already asked so are intitled to know before me but could i please know a price on the Amtrac when you decide to let it go

Thanks. Zak

ron burgundy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:06 PM »

Good man, that looks mint

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:29 PM »

looks like a jap kuwi painted in raleigh colours

beard1973 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:37 PM »

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on October 05, 2009, 09:29 PM

looks like a jap kuwi painted in raleigh colours

You uneducated suv'ner!! I will send u a CDROM with the full Raleigh range on.. You'll love it...

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:41 PM »

Quote from: beard1973 on October 05, 2009, 09:37 PM

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on October 05, 2009, 09:29 PM

looks like a jap kuwi painted in raleigh colours

You uneducated suv'ner!! I will send u a CDROM with the full Raleigh range on.. You'll love it...

that would be handy, i need something in the garden to stop the cats sh1tting in it

Bigplinky · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2009, 10:11 PM »

I'm liking that Dave look forward to seen it covered in mud

beard1973 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 05, 2009, 10:13 PM »

Dont blame the cat.... It's those biketurds you call GT's that encourage the cat..

They see that crap lined up and they think your lawn is fair game... U only got youself to blame Peter...