1984 RALEIGH RACING R5500FS - PICTURE HEAVY

[stef232]

OK chaps I picked this frame up from the states a few months ago, its a 1984 Raleigh Racing R5500FS.

Made by Raleigh USA.

A big thanks to Glynnboy for the initial advise on the F&F.

This isn't a spec build and not to ever ones taste but I hope you agree it still look OK.

I managed to source some top quality Decals from Del & the same goes for the Pad set from Steve at Esemdesign the other parts I had lying around ready for a Kuwahara build I was doing.

The original chrome was in great shape so I just had to remove the old tatty Decals and polish.

Sorry about the saggy Izumi chain I just threw this on to finish up and take the pictures.

1984 RALEIGH RACING F&F.
NOS TANGE MX2 HEADSET.
NOS TANGE LOCK NUT.
NOS DC TECH 2 LEVERS.
NOS DC SEAT CLAMP.
NOS KASHIMAX MX SEAT.
NOS SR CUSTOM M PEDALS.
NOS DC CABLES.
NOS WIN V BARS ( LARGE ET BARS)
NOS ARAYA 7X WITH SUNTOUR HUBS.
NOS CHENG SHIN FAT / THIN COMBO.
NICE 44T SUGINO CHANRING.
NICE OGK GRIPS.
NICE SR SEAT POST.
NICE DC 1020 CALIPERS.
POLISHED SR MS-420 STEM.
REPOP DEACALS.
REPOP PADSET.

[dinglem]

Nice job.

I always liked the look of these frames - even those curious rear dropouts.

You must be chuffed with how it has turned out!!! 

[Glynnyboy]

I like how the blue looks on that Stef.
Nice colour flow.
Get that chain, cables & that valve sorted ffs.( the tell tale signs that you were giddy as a loon putting it together and couldn't wait to take some pics) :-)
I hope you make it to mk14, I would love to see this & that survivor 83 R6000 of yours. 

[stef232]

Your right I'm embarrassed about  that chain.

I got an hour today without any rain and just started flingin parts at the thing.

I don't know why I even add chains TBH as they won't ever be ridden.

 

[Gizmo]

Think the chains fine if you put a 6 speed derailleur on it 
Nice bike btw 

[BMX1973]

Wow that is cool. 

 

[MartyC]

I really like the frame but not sure I would have built it up looking like a burner  .   I think the bars, levers and a few other bits from when the frame come out would suit it better.  In 84 big bars (i.e. wider than 23") and Tech 3's and Oakley or AME's would be on almost every bike.

[dancetothedrummersbeat]

Looks nice & clean. Great photos too!

[NORTY40]

Nice one Stef 

Can't believe you took all them pics and none of the coolest bit on the frame ... the Raleigh stamped rear dropouts    (unless im getting confused and this doesn't have them  )

Whhhoooops ! Quick edit   .... just seen you have    all the pics must not of loaded when i first looked through