'84-'85 Raleigh "Racing USA" um... Fetish
 

Ok, wife is getting annoyed... Understandable... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2976b8e9f1.jpg

Raleigh USA Full House
 

Nice "Full House". I don't see any problem.

verktyg :50:

Yes!!! I have been researching this series for years, and have NEVER seen one in person! I think the price point must have been such that people paid the slightly bigger price and got the Prestige. The Competition is MY Unicorn.

Ha! Unfortunately it's only a 3-of-a-kind!

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f4e059e842.jpg

Campy Athena build...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...38d3f29621.jpg

Recently acquired Single Speed convo (yeah, kind of a shame). It is, however, one owner and possibly the nicest non restored frame I have seen. .

Sorry to hear you have also been affected by the bug 😁. Nice stuff!!!

What size do you ride? Tough to tell from where I'm sitting.

I see a pair of '84 Grand Prixs, one '84 Super Course, the '85 Grand Prix and what I believe is the darker blue '85 Super Course.

Since someone already asked where are your Competitions, I'll ask where's your Prestige and '86 "wannabe-Miami Vice" models :p

Isn't it nice that you can throw just about anything on these frames and they always wear it like a million dollars?

-Kurt

Love the one with the yellow bar tape. Looks just like mine (but in better condition).

There was a fellow here in the Cincinnati area who had a white Competition he was trying to sell last fall. Not sure what your size is, (I think his was about 56cm) or if he sold it, but I can try to contact him if it will help/hurt.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...db6ca6a884.jpg
The Prestige is 2nd in. It is unfortunately the one with the worst chrome, and has been swapped over to STI (albeit DA). In regard to Miami Vice, this Tinley's on the way (it's going to be harder to convince her that this was something "I've had for years").Truth be told, I was interested in this one, because a good friend of mine used to ride a similar bike, and now has some terminal stuff going on. In talking to him about building one for him, it became clear he was super not into that nostalgia.

The 54cm is ideal, but my original race-day bike was the '84 third in. It's a 52 cm. It was a little tight, but felt good at the time.

have you considered telling your wife "but honey, I'm conducting important research! I'm trying to determine whether red really is the fastest color." ?? :)

Better start scribbling some notes on the clipboards to make it look realistic.

Steve in Peoria

I don't know much about these Raleigh's, but I have seen one on of the white Competitions... with @RobbieTunes sitting on it.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8ab65de4f1.jpg



https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f3d7c9716e.jpg

nice looking bike!

Steve in Peoria

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f007fe5709.jpg
There's this one. It's been on Chicago CL for quite a while. I can pick it up and ship it to you.

Wheel change thanks to lace-up by @speedevil.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ec2ab47942.jpg

https://images.craigslist.org/00C0C_...E_1200x900.jpg

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/b...823867381.html

white competition model referenced above; i think this one has been for sale for 2? years, maybe more.

Wow, that thing does look gorgeous!!!

What is the difference in models- just components? (and color)