Daryl and the Super Course

The other week we had a customer bring in their vintage Raleigh Super Course. She had ridden it across the country twice in the 70’s and now wants to do some touring around New England with her old friend.It had been awhile since her bike had seen the road and needed some serious TLC. Daryl was up to the challenge and striped the bike down to it’s frame and started cleaning, repacking bearings, and replacing the drivetrain.As with any overhaul there are usually some problems that arise.  With the Super Course we found the old lead shift cable heads had frozen themselves into the shifters. A power drill and a steady hand easily solved this problem.With a little love, some new parts, and fresh grease the Super Course is ready for it’s next adventure.You can see more photos of the project here and if you’re out on the backways of New England this summer you might just see an old bronze Super Course enjoying the ride.