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Re: I'm with rogerzilla on this. The old Raleigh headset cups are incredibly hard wearing, they'll run for another 40 years no problem. I'd personally just reuse them with good quality grease and fresh balls. Paint came up well!

Hi folks My parts bins are overflowing, so it's time for a clear out. Need to make room in the workshop. I've listed my first 30 (ish) items on eBay, all starting at 99p + postage. No reserve. If this sale goes well, I'll do another one next month. Plenty of parts to go. Link to my seller...

Love layout photos like this. Are you planning any upgrades on the rebuild or do you want to keep it fairly stock?

Sorry, missed this question. It was taken back to bare steel, polished up to 800 grit wet & dry paper then given a forced patina (my own blend of chemicals) followed by a lacquer of choice. Nearly 2 full years on and it's still completely stable and (additional) rust free.

Claud Butler Sierra 531 Serial # is 062595

Thanks buddy, I will do.

Not at all. I rode it without a brake for maybe 6 months but decided it wasn't worth the hassle, hence the added brake. Serial # is 062595.

Check the spec list... haha.

Hi folks First post... Thought I'd start out by showing off my ride - a custom rust finish Claud Butler Sierra in Reynolds 531. Frame: Claud Butler Sierra 21.5" (Reynolds 531) Forks: Claud Butler Sierra (Reynolds 531) Headset: Unbranded Bars: Bullhorn "chop n flop" Stem: Unbranded Bar...