Monday, November 12, 2012

Early 70's concord raven road bike

Are you looking to repair this bike?
below are links to parts you can buy now on amazon.
Finding parts for older bikes can be frustrating, as most of the original parts have been discontinued. Over the years we repaired thousands of these and became experts in finding alternatives to original bike parts and we are glad to share it with you.

Shifter cables and housing: https://amzn.to/38g40ol
Brake cables and housing: https://amzn.to/2DZqPPk
Handlebar Tape: https://amzn.to/2qxHiaf
Tires (good): https://amzn.to/2s9eipE (similar look, basic casual usechoose 27x1 1/4)
Tires (better): https://amzn.to/33YwOyl (super flat resistant and fast rolling):  (choose 27x1.25 or 27 1 1/4)
Shifters: Front and rear (right and left): https://amzn.to/347vWrv
Rear Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/2DYUOXF (choose w/ direct attachment)
Rear Derailleur (Better): https://amzn.to/2PupyVA (choose GS type)
Front Derailleur (good): https://amzn.to/3415IXm (choose double)
Front derailleur (better): https://amzn.to/2LAI262 (better quality, fit and finish)
Bottom Bracket: https://amzn.to/2RydlSI (Likely 68x122.5 but must measure spindle length before purchase)
Crank (good): https://amzn.to/2Yw7miQ (better quality fit and finish, will likely need a new bottom bracket)
Crank (better): https://amzn.to/2rg0YQx (lesser quality option, likely will not need a bottom bracket)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/3593fvC (Modern style)
Pedals: https://amzn.to/2DZbNZP (same style as original)
Chain: https://amzn.to/38ayVCI (fits 5, 6, 7 and 8 speeds)
Brake pads (good): https://amzn.to/36eEldP (casual use)
Brake pads (better): https://amzn.to/38ixNN7 (Improved performance and wet/cold condition)
Brakes (rear): https://amzn.to/2P31N8o
Brakes (front): https://amzn.to/2Prqcn2
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/2LQALz9 (similar to original
Brake Levers: https://amzn.to/356h3Hc (modern style)Early 70's concord raven road bike. 
If your'e not familiar, Bike Boom is a used bike shop in Davis square, on the border of Cambridge and Somerville , near Boston MA. where we specialize in restoring and refurbishing used and vintage bikes and offer professional bicycle repair services.
Concord Raven
Concord Raven
Concord Raven
Concord Raven

Concord Raven
Concord Raven

Concord Raven
Concord Raven

4 comments:

  1. Pretty bike. Nice work. Happy I found your site.

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  2. My neighbor has a Concord Raven, same color, nice condition, $50. Should I jump on it? I could probably get it for $40. Love the yellow bar tape. GREAT JOB.

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