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Jay
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A neighbour has given me 2 neglected bikes which I am thinking of renovating.
They are:
o British Eagle Everest 22" oversize frame with Shimano SIS gears, 18 speed Quickshift, Shimano
Altus cantilever brakes;
o Raleigh Highlander 22" Reynolds 501 frame with Shimano 200GS gears and cantilever
brakes, 21 speed.
The Everest needs the gears setting up (having replaced the seized chain, rear brake cable and front
inner tube). Gear cogs appear harldy warn.
The Highlander has stiff handlebars, slightly tight pedal turn and needs all cables renewing and (at
least) a new chain.
My gut feeling is that the Highlander is a good bike and worth saving but I am worried I am going to
open a money pit and would be better off buying a brand new, cheap bike. Any views?
Bike is going to be used for transport rather than racing or green-laning.
Any pointers to resources which will help a novice set up the gears?
Many thanks
jay
They are:
o British Eagle Everest 22" oversize frame with Shimano SIS gears, 18 speed Quickshift, Shimano
Altus cantilever brakes;
o Raleigh Highlander 22" Reynolds 501 frame with Shimano 200GS gears and cantilever
brakes, 21 speed.
The Everest needs the gears setting up (having replaced the seized chain, rear brake cable and front
inner tube). Gear cogs appear harldy warn.
The Highlander has stiff handlebars, slightly tight pedal turn and needs all cables renewing and (at
least) a new chain.
My gut feeling is that the Highlander is a good bike and worth saving but I am worried I am going to
open a money pit and would be better off buying a brand new, cheap bike. Any views?
Bike is going to be used for transport rather than racing or green-laning.
Any pointers to resources which will help a novice set up the gears?
Many thanks
jay