RALEIGH PIONEER 160

The excellent commuter came in for a complete overhaul and I loved it. Well, not with the mudguards, carrier and chain guard, but it is a great bike for hopping on and hitting the streets. It's very comfortable and easy to ride even though it is pretty heavy. This bike is belong to a friend who bought it new around 2002 and then it was left to rot in a farm shed for over a decade. The oil and gunk helped preserve the frame and after a tough cleaning session she came out smiling!

The Pioneer when fully loaded!

Here is a video of the strip-down and service!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg-_N6LuyLk