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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-23, 02:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,080
Posted By GranSport70

My Two, Factory Chromed, Raleigh Grand (Gran) Sport.

The bicycle is a rare 1968, Raleigh, Chromed Gran(d) Sport, I have two of them. I rode one from S Miami to San Fransisco via Boulder in 1972 with my friend, Bill Metcalf. He rode a Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,274
Posted By GranSport70

Yes I did. I didn’t read thru the whole thread of...

Yes I did. I didn’t read thru the whole thread of posts before I composed and sent my second one.
Then I thought, why not bring it up to everyone’s attention again.
There is, I must admit, some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-22, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,274
Posted By GranSport70

Gran Sport

I care for 2 of the very Rare, Raleigh Grand (Gran) Sport Bicycles.
The one that I purchased used in 1971 still had some of the Green, decal type film still sticking to the frame. The ordinal owner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 11:11 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,260
Posted By GranSport70

Story and Picture of my two Bikes

1968 Chrome Grand (Gran) Sport: (Unicorn Scarcity)
I first purchased a Chromed Raleigh Grand Sport in 1971. The original owner said he purchased it in ‘68. It had the Coffee and Bronze Green decals...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-21, 05:57 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,408
Posted By GranSport70

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/f9c9729a_a42c_4271_91c5_9a6f0b0af4eb_a3ecd25dbd547a1bc6de467275ba800c09d1a8f1.jpeg
My other Chrome 1968 Raleigh Grand Sport that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-21, 04:06 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,408
Posted By GranSport70

1968, Chrome Raleigh Gran(d) Sport

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Factory clear Coffee Decal and Black Hand Painted...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 22,247
Posted By GranSport70

Try not to look back at every Girl you pass! I...

Try not to look back at every Girl you pass!
I went over a parked car on my way back from Driver's ed class in 1965.
I went over a Large Trash Can, placed out on the street last month, at the ripe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-21, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,057
Posted By GranSport70

The Model as pictured in the 1970 catalog, Coffee...

The Model as pictured in the 1970 catalog, Coffee and Green Trim, was not paint, but a Cellophane Type material that peeled off.
The other option, Coffee and Black, the Coffee appears to be the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,126
Posted By GranSport70

Sailboat Free on Craig’s List

I must proclaim, “I greatly enjoyed the Trip I took, my time well spent, watching the Artwork, “Cosmic Zoom”, shared earlier on in this stream of Posts.

Now, about myRide:

I gave my 42 foot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-21, 07:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,057
Posted By GranSport70

My 2 Gran/Grand Sport bicycles.

I hope you enjoy the Pics of my 2 Raleigh Grand/Gran Sport Bicycles.
S/N 182336
S/N 171232
What do you make of the 2 Sprockets, one on each side of the rear Hub, on the Bike at the beginning of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,057
Posted By GranSport70

I have TWO 1968 Grand Sport, (Gran Sport),...

I have TWO 1968 Grand Sport, (Gran Sport), Raleigh Bikes. One of each decal color scheme as you described.

The first, which I purchased in 1971, is Chromed with the Coffee and Green Trim, the last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,274
Posted By GranSport70

Good evening 9Volt, Do you still have the...

Good evening 9Volt,
Do you still have the Chrome Raleigh?
Do you wish to sell her as you had mentioned, possibly?

GranSport70
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,789
Posted By GranSport70

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/534x488/b7c8616e_d496_49be_9529_a134fb7caa16_bca77acdf330723bb177e8b63cfb4a4ff09eb208.jpeg
The bicycle is a rare 1968, Raleigh, Chromed Gran(d)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,057
Posted By GranSport70

Congratulations on finding your new friend. I...

Congratulations on finding your new friend.
I am new to the forum and I don’t know if it is proper to ask if the Brooks Saddle that came with the Bike is available.
My 1968 Brooks is in need of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,274
Posted By GranSport70

Thank you, Oneclick.

I wish to thank you for responding to my Post.
I just started riding again after a few years. My wife recently passed away.
I’d been my wife’s caretaker for the last few years and I didn’t want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,274
Posted By GranSport70

Grand or Gran 1970/72/76 or 1983 Models

Ok, let’s start with the fact that:
1. The Bike that 9Volt first refers to in this forum has the exact same beautifully artistic Lugs as my 2 1968 Raleigh Chrome “Grand” Sports! ..........
2. We...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-20, 07:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,274
Posted By GranSport70

1968/70 Chrome Grand Sport

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Decal and Factory Black Hand Painted and Gold with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 11:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,684
Posted By GranSport70

Kilroy, This thread started on 2/20/19 by...

Kilroy,
This thread started on 2/20/19 by Gugie, It started with the picture of a Chrome Gran Sport that was Stripped of all its components. The thread talked all about the Gran Sport. It lasted but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,684
Posted By GranSport70

The Forum should have the members acknowledge...

The Forum should have the members acknowledge their age and years of Bicycling interest. The years sitting in one's parent's garage since XMass Morning in the 1970's should not be considered.
Who...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,684
Posted By GranSport70

GranSport70

I purchased my first Chrome Gran Sport in 1971. I still have and ride this Bike. It appeared just as in the catalog picture color scheme, Coffee and Bronze Green. It was shipped to the States with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,684
Posted By GranSport70

Great Job building the bike back up! Question?...

Great Job building the bike back up!
Question? Why would anyone have stripped down the original Gran Sport to the bare Frame that you purchased?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,684
Posted By GranSport70

GranSport70

Thank you for responding, I located your Carlton in Raleigh's 1969 catalog.
(I had originally posted the URL site for the Vintage Raleigh Catalogs in this space. This is only my second entry to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,684
Posted By GranSport70

GranSport70

Rode my first 1970 Chrome Gran Sport from Miami to San Francisco in 1972. She was stolen in 1974 and recovered 38 years later. She was originally the green and coffee decal model which came off...
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