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1980s Canadian Raleigh Competition

Old 09-09-19, 02:22 PM
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1980s Canadian Raleigh Competition

Looks like an early 80s Canadian model Raleigh Competition. Tubular tires or just flat clinchers?

Looks closer to a 22.5" to 23.5" but not sure. I am wondering if it is worth the drive. It certainly has less cachet for me than the 70s models with campagnolo /huret dropouts and running gear.

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Is it Canadian built? The tubing sticker says built by Carlton Worksop England. I'm not saying you're wrong since I don't know anything about Canadian built Raleighs but the sticker is odd.

The Huret dropouts are bit of a pain in any case.

A lot depends on the size, price, and "need." It sounds as if you don't really think you need this particular N plus 1 which is why you are waffling on it. I'd be tempted if the price were right but then I'd like to own an upper end Raleigh (or British bike).
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OEM spec was tubulars and that is what these appear to be. Top of the line model after Raleigh Canada dropped the Professional.
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Originally Posted by bikemig
Is it Canadian built?
No, he means originally sold in Canada. (And presumably resold, since he is in BC.)
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Originally Posted by noobinsf
No, he means originally sold in Canada. (And presumably resold, since he is in BC.)
Got it, Canadian export Raleigh.
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Wow you guys are quick. I found another example from 1981 on a German forum.

https://www.rennrad-news.de/forum/th...a-1981.128505/
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Narhay -

British built Raleigh exported to Canada. Built by Carlton at Worksop. I just bought one which I have now moved on. Dropouts are forged Vitus and take conventional derailleur attachments. The frameset workmanship is outstanding for a production bike. The one you show has all its original kit and mine did not making it too pricey to restore. Nice bike, though.
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