I Found a 1979 T.I. Raleigh Team Bike… and Restored It

In this video, I restore a 1979 T.I. Raleigh Team road bike, one of the most iconic vintage professional racing bicycles of the late 1970s. This model represents the golden era of the legendary TI–Raleigh cycling team, ridden by some of the greatest riders in professional road racing history.

The restoration process includes a complete teardown, deep cleaning, polishing, bearing service, drivetrain overhaul, brake adjustment, wheel truing, and a careful reassembly while preserving the bike’s original patina and historical character. No modern shortcuts — just authentic craftsmanship and respect for cycling heritage.

This vintage road bike restoration focuses on originality, mechanical precision, and period-correct details that make classic steel race bikes so special. If you love classic bicycles, retro cycling gear, steel frames, and pro team bikes, this video is for you.

📌 What you’ll see in this video:
• Full restoration of a 1979 T.I. Raleigh Team Bike
• Detailed vintage bicycle teardown and rebuild
• Cleaning and polishing original components
• Classic steel frame geometry and craftsmanship
• Preserving history instead of over-restoring

📌 Why T.I. Raleigh matters:
T.I. Raleigh dominated professional cycling in the 1970s and early 1980s, setting new standards for race bike design, team equipment, and performance. Restoring this bike is about keeping that history alive.

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