Mid 70s Raleigh Sports
06-14-23, 08:13 AM
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Mid 70s Raleigh Sports
I'll be putting this bike up for sale soon and wanted some learned opinions about what it may bring. It is a nice, mostly original Raleigh Sports with relatively low use. Hub is dated 3-75. Brooks saddle is nice for it's age. Thanks.
06-14-23, 10:53 AM
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stunning condition!
hub date certainly looks correct for cycle
1973 was the launch year for the transfer set worn by frame
forum member SirMike1983 will be along shortly with some very solid information
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stunning condition!
hub date certainly looks correct for cycle
1973 was the launch year for the transfer set worn by frame
forum member SirMike1983 will be along shortly with some very solid information
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06-14-23, 03:53 PM
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Where I live in North Carolina, I can't give away Raleigh 3 speeds (OK, technically I can give them away, as I donated the last one to the co op). We have a lot of hills here in Western Carolina, and people want more gear choices, a lighter bike, and better brakes. Now in an urban environment, there may be a market.
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Where I live in North Carolina, I can't give away Raleigh 3 speeds (OK, technically I can give them away, as I donated the last one to the co op). We have a lot of hills here in Western Carolina, and people want more gear choices, a lighter bike, and better brakes. Now in an urban environment, there may be a market.
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Sorry to see the value mostly gone in these classic commuters. Yours is a nice example too. I'd keep it or give it to someone who'd appreciate it.
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$150
bargain for the right buyer: the condition is exceptional.
bargain for the right buyer: the condition is exceptional.
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In the Boston market, I’ve had similar men’s Sports sit forever on CL at $75. Now I just give them away to co-workers. Ymmv.
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In Arizona it is difficult to find a nice used bicycle online under $200.
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Agreeing with all that is said above
Really nice bike - better than a lot that sell cheap
They pretty much all sell cheap
$75 is probably the number - but that is also the number just for the Brooks
sure seems like condition/functional value should make it $150 - but from what I have seen they sit - or get bought for the Brooks and re-listed with generic seat at same price
I would likely swap the seat and keep the Brooks, or sell it separately
Really nice bike - better than a lot that sell cheap
They pretty much all sell cheap
$75 is probably the number - but that is also the number just for the Brooks
sure seems like condition/functional value should make it $150 - but from what I have seen they sit - or get bought for the Brooks and re-listed with generic seat at same price
I would likely swap the seat and keep the Brooks, or sell it separately
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Agreeing with all that is said above
Really nice bike - better than a lot that sell cheap
They pretty much all sell cheap
$75 is probably the number - but that is also the number just for the Brooks
sure seems like condition/functional value should make it $150 - but from what I have seen they sit - or get bought for the Brooks and re-listed with generic seat at same price
I would likely swap the seat and keep the Brooks, or sell it separately
Really nice bike - better than a lot that sell cheap
They pretty much all sell cheap
$75 is probably the number - but that is also the number just for the Brooks
sure seems like condition/functional value should make it $150 - but from what I have seen they sit - or get bought for the Brooks and re-listed with generic seat at same price
I would likely swap the seat and keep the Brooks, or sell it separately
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Definitely keep the B72 saddle. Commuted to school and work back in the early 80's on a 1969 Sports. Bought for $35 & Sold for $35 in 1986 when we moved. It had a well worn, heavy leather saddle with softer, deep indentations which perfectly matched my nether regions & was easily the most comfortable I ever sat upon. Will always regret not keeping that saddle. $35 adjusted for inflation is $126.72 but agree will sit at $75
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