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Old 01-19-13, 10:16 AM
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SuperLJ
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Bikes: 1975 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1978 Bertin C35, 1982 Trek 614, 1983 Trek 620, 1984 Nishiki Seral, 1995 Mercian Ko’M, 1998 Fisher HKEK, 2000 Rivendell RS, 2001 Heron Touring, 2016 Nobilette Custom

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Originally Posted by due ruote
Goodness - nice save! That's a very nice and fine riding bike; I have a '73 but it sure isn't as nice as that one. Did your brother have kids? If so, maybe keeping it for them would be best.

Sorry for your loss.
Thank you due ruote, for the kind thoughts. No, no kids that are interested or that it even would fit. Not sure what I'm going to do with it now. It obviously has some sentimental value, but unfortunately it's too small for me.

Anyway, after many (enjoyable) hours of rebuilding, replacing, cleaning & polishing, and a little over $100, here's the result:

'75 Raleigh Gran Sport




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