Old 12-17-23, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gna
I posted my Raleigh Wyoming in the Vintage Touring Bike thread, but this is a better place for it.


The Wyoming was the bottom of the line touring bike in the Raleigh USA catalog in the mid-'80s, with the Portage at the top and the Kodiak and Alyeska in the middle. The frame is the same angles and 555 tubing as the others, but the fork is hi-ten and it has sidepull brakes. I bought it used off Craigslist, with a brand-new B17 as the main attraction. It also had replacement bars and Diacompe levers. I've made changes, with new derailers, Ovaltech triple, 700C wheels, brakes, barcons, fenders and racks, and SKS pedals.
Excellent changes. A really nice transformation to a perfect loaded touring bike every bit as nice as their top bikes. When loaded the extra weight of a couple of pounds means nothing. The stability means everything. Enjoy!
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