Raleigh Grand Prix Single Speed

[Xavier]

This Raleigh Single Speed evolved from a Grand Prix raod bike. While not a rat per se, it began with only a frame and front fork. I found a 27 inch Raleigh high flange front rim on ebay, and I purchased another 27 inch low flange front rim. Then I laced a new Strumey-Archer coaster brake into the extra front rim. The triple heron chainwheel came off a raleigh Superbe, and I use a nickeled KMC chain. The handlebars are North Roads with cork grips on a British style stem. The seat is a Brooks Champion Flyer on a microadjustable seatpost.

It has become one of my favorite bikes. It's simple, tough as nails, light, and fast. You can read more about it here. http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2008/04/raleigh-grand-prix-single-speed.html

 

[chimichanga]

That's a good looking Raleigh! What's the size of the bike?

 

[Xavier]

It's 63 cm. Fits me like a glove. I like the tall narrow profile of it.....Makes it look a lot more vintage than it really is.

I thought about flipping the handlebars, but it's nice to ride upright too.

Here's a rear view.

 

[ej599]

Dig it!

 

[Hooch]

absolutely stunning!

 

[Boardtrack fan]

Nice ride! Love the vintage look.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Good looking

I love it

 

[OUTLAW]

i like this bike. i have a 70's superbe that i am building into a b/t with 26" mtb alum rims an old style red brick tires with a sturmy single speed coaster. i luv these bikes. yours is awsome

Outlaw :mrgreen:

 

[aka_locojoe]

I'm really starting to like the look of these stripped down diamond frames.

I may have to convert my Racer.