7.9kg Vintage Raleigh Steel Build

[Erwandy]

My latest and most difficult build project yet. 1973 Raleigh Sports conversion to a modern 700c Road/Gravel grinder. 100% hand built with basic DIY tools at my apartment balcony..


Raleigh Sports 1973 Steel Frame (2560gm)
RD Hanger (Steel) (20gm)
Funda PRO Carbon Forks (320gm)
RISK QR Titanium (42gm)
Titanium Seatclamp Lug (8gm)
Customized 34mm Headset (90gm)
Carbon Top Cap & Plug (13gm)
AVIAN CR2 38mm Carbon Clincher Wheels (1420gm)
MAXXIS Re-Fuse 28c Road/Gravel Tires (692gm)
Ridenow 65mm TPU Tubes (68gm)
ROTOR Vegast 50/34 Crankset (637gm)
Litepro Ultralight Brake Levers (58gm)
Litepro Carbon Calipers & Pads (167gm)
Jagwire Brake Wires (25gm)
RISK Brake Cable Housing (62gm)
Shimano Ultegra BB68 24mm (70gm)
Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 SL-BSR1 Shifters (125gm)
Shimano Dura-Ace RD-R9100 GS (158gm)
Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 (90gm)
Shimano Ultegra CN-HG70 Chain (265gm)
Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-34T (339gm)
Shimano XTR M9100 SPD Ti (200gm)
Aluminum Braze On FD Mount (22gm)
ZNIINO 580mm Gravel Handlebar (200gm)
Unbranded 70mm Stem + Ti Bolts (77gm)
Unbranded 25.4mm Carbon Seatpost (105gm)
SCHMOLKE Carbon Saddle SL 79 (78gm)
Liteskin Handlebar Tapes (60gm)
RISK & Shimano Shifter Cable Housings (25gm)
TOTAL Weight = 7996gm

Full Build Videos here:

[mike]

How did you get the wheels to fit?

[tarmackev]

Definitely an interesting build. I've never been a fan of gravel bars and it's not a build I'd embark on but that's what's cool. Seeing others ideas come to fruition. Nice work!

[Erwandy]

How did you get the wheels to fit?

If you mean the rear axle width, I have to expand from 120mm to 135mm using a method known for steel frame bikes - if you watch the video I shown it in details how it is done. Circumference of vintage bikes usually will always no issues with 700c wheels.

[Erwandy]

Definitely an interesting build. I've never been a fan of gravel bars and it's not a build I'd embark on but that's what's cool. Seeing others ideas come to fruition. Nice work!

It was new to me too, being an MTB enthusiats since 2009 until this year, when I go full swing to gravel biking. I think it is more fun and versatile than MTB, imo.

[kroem]

How are the brakes?

[Erwandy]

How are the brakes?

Works great. Very responsive with smooth modulation