Hi All
At last it's finally finished my 70's early 80's 12 speed racer.So far it's only cost £100 that includes buying it + some upgrade's. Taking out for a test ride today while weather is good Pic's will follow soon.
All so doing my bird's 12 speed racer that's 12year old getting some new wheel's for it in a few day's time.
My bike is a elswick hopper turbo 12 or was
Many Thank's
Andrew

UPDATE
Now added some pics
Now to find some mud guard's
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Have you updated anything on it like brakes or gears? Or kept it all original?

Years ago my Great Uncle left me his custom made racer. It was a nice touring model with light weight 531 frame. I upgrade the gears with a much nicer (at the time) setup. And I used that for years until I could drive.
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Hi Dave
All part's are original ( i think ) the only upgrade was bottom bracket to a sealed unit as they were cup + cone bearings. The frame got a respray from an aerosol can. new tyres ,chain, brake blocks, brake + gear cables. its been a budget build. Next year some new wheels and i can still get them 27in x1 1/4in.
Many Thanks
Andrew
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There are some nice bikes around these days, and when my son is a bit older we will definitely be looking to buy some nice ones. At the moment I just don't cycle at all.
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Sounds good.

Got any pictures?

Enjoy riding it.
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Hi All
Updated the first post with some pics. Thats my bike
Bird's bike not quite finished yet needs new inner tube + mud guard's fitting that should be it.
Many Thanks
Andrew
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