how to tune up a super course raleighe

by Mrs. Bert Homenick DDS 8 min read

Friday, June 21, 2019

Some gravel dirt and wear and tear on the front - is something missing?

Monday, June 3, 2019

This will be my fifth Gran Fondo Ellensburg, a half decade of rides in the beautiful landscape, east of the Cascades, by Vicious Cycle. Still having fun on my 50-year old frame - a 1969 or 1970 Raleigh Super Course.

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Burns, in Southeast Oregon, is an interesting place; the landscape is remote, big, and beautiful. The community is looking to support cycling through remarkable terrain. Go visit.

Saturday, June 30, 2018

The Vicious Cycle Gran Fondo Ellensburg was a great day out. It followed the same rhythm of prior years’ (see ride reports for 2017, 2016, 2015 ). Thanks to Jake for creating superb routes and organizing great events, keeping it real and safe, and cheering everyone on from his moto and truck.

Sunday, May 6, 2018

Two weeks to Gran Fondo Leavenworth! I'm looking forward being out on the gravel, being focused and having fun. This will be my third GFL outing (previous reports: GFL 2016 and GFL 2017 ).

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

I road about 550 hours in 2017, with a fairly structured approach. I didn't accomplish all of my goals for 2017. Still the goals did set a good direction. The 2018 goals:

Thursday, September 7, 2017

The start of Viscous Cycle Gran Fondo Winthro p 2016. Frame from cool video by C. Warren, Sept. 25, 2016.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

A few days ago I picked up a new project: A 1973 Raleigh Super Course. I intend to overhaul this bicycle and tour on it this summer.

1973 Raleigh Super Course Overhaul - Part 1

A few days ago I picked up a new project: A 1973 Raleigh Super Course. I intend to overhaul this bicycle and tour on it this summer.

Components

The SuperCourse comes with Shimano and Road Mix components, including an aluminum, four-bolt, forged, Ritchey, Avenir 200 ITM stem, a threadless, integrated, Zero Stack FSA headset and dual-control Shimano shifters.

Wheels

It comes with Vittoria tires (622mm x NaN) and aero, Alex, Shimano Equation rims.

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