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'82 Raleigh International MKII--now with pictures

Old 07-22-20, 05:08 PM
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'82 Raleigh International MKII--now with pictures

I am trying to determine the value of a 56cm 1982 Raleigh International MKII, made in Japan. Reynolds 531 frame and fork, Shimano 600 shifters/derailleurs/brakes, Campagnolo seat post, Nitto technomic stem and Nitto "noodle" handlebar, Tektro levers, Araya rims, shimano hubs. Not sure about the crank. Low miles; purchased new old stock 10 years ago and always kept indoors and ridden only on pavement. The frame of this bike was discussed in some depth in this thread https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...eisonic-2.html. Location is SW Ohio. Thanks in advance.










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Might put your location down. Some places worth more than others.
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It's a nice bike. Although it's well made and a better bike than the original International of the 1970's, it lacks some of the "Made in England" charm.

The headset has quite a few spacers between the lock-nut and the top race, was the fork replaced? The stem seems to extend too far out of the steering tube.
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Originally Posted by WGB
Might put your location down. Some places worth more than others.
Thanks. SW Ohio.
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Old 07-23-20, 09:15 AM
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I would pay $225.00 for it as-is
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Old 07-23-20, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by branko_76
It's a nice bike. Although it's well made and a better bike than the original International of the 1970's, it lacks some of the "Made in England" charm.

The headset has quite a few spacers between the lock-nut and the top race, was the fork replaced? The stem seems to extend too far out of the steering tube.
Thank you. The fork is original to the frame; this was sold as frame only so the spacers were put in there by the guy who built up the bike. The stem is an extra-tall set up to raise the handlebar; that's why it looks like that.

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Originally Posted by branko_76
I would pay $225.00 for it as-is
$225 seems like a good starting point, but it might sit a while, and you might end up having to drop down to get a buyer. I've only been in SW Ohio for a few years now, but my impression is that the vintage road bike market is pretty weak here. There are some collectors of high end stuff, but this isn't in that camp. Otherwise, it's mostly just people looking for something to ride around town, and they're not interested in paying more for a 531 road bike when they can find a basic hybrid used for half the price.
That said, the bike looks to be in good condition and nice and clean, which really helps.
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Originally Posted by palmerina
Thank you. The fork is original to the frame; this was sold as frame only so the spaces were put in there by the guy who built up the bike. The stem is an extra-tall set up to raise the handlebar; that's why it looks like that.
That stack of spacers is there because the fork is too long for the frame....
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Originally Posted by branko_76
That stack of spacers is there because the fork is too long for the frame....
If you say so. I am certain the fork is original in any case. Here is the original ad for the frame and fork, if that helps.


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Originally Posted by AeroGut
$225 seems like a good starting point, but it might sit a while, and you might end up having to drop down to get a buyer. I've only been in SW Ohio for a few years now, but my impression is that the vintage road bike market is pretty weak here. There are some collectors of high end stuff, but this isn't in that camp. Otherwise, it's mostly just people looking for something to ride around town, and they're not interested in paying more for a 531 road bike when they can find a basic hybrid used for half the price.
That said, the bike looks to be in good condition and nice and clean, which really helps.
Thanks a lot for the input! This all makes sense and is more or less what I expected. Not looking to sell now, but have been wondering if it would be worth the trouble to raid it for the parts I want to keep or eventually sell it as is. Sounds like it would be better to part out. It doesn’t make sense to me to sell a bike with a practically new Brooks saddle and an $80 handlebar etc. for 225 bucks.
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$225 for a 531 frame with brooks, upgraded handlebar and shimano 600? I want to live in your market!

I'd say the right buyer could come along at 400.
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Originally Posted by palmerina
If you say so. I am certain the fork is original in any case. Here is the original ad for the frame and fork, if that helps.
I was curious about the unusual stack height of the headset so I started a thread to get some informed opinions....

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-too-many.html
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Originally Posted by branko_76
I was curious about the unusual stack height of the headset so I started a thread to get some informed opinions....

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-too-many.html
Cool! Thanks!
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