Need Help Identifying a Raleigh
10-26-16, 07:37 PM
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Need Help Identifying a Raleigh
Hi, I am trying to identify this Raleigh. I am told it is an 86, but can not find anything with the same paint/decals in the catalogs. The descriptions sounds like a Grand Prix, but it does not have a Raleigh head badge, just a decal with "R". Frame has a Reynolds 531 sticker, comes with Shimano 105 components, Weismann rims, and is made in the USA. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Brian
10-26-16, 08:09 PM
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What's the serial number?
10-27-16, 10:17 AM
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It's like a 1984-1985 mid/upper level model. It has Shimano 600 6200 series SIS components. Sitting value is somewhere around $200 depending on your market.
Edit: yes, it could be a 1986. I think that it's not an American market bicycle, however,
Edit: yes, it could be a 1986. I think that it's not an American market bicycle, however,
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10-27-16, 06:31 PM
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Thank you for your help. It does seem like a nice bike. Not sure what the owner is looking at to say it's made in USA. May take a look at this weekend. Thanks, again!
10-28-16, 06:46 AM
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I'm pretty sure that the lead "7" in the serial number is the year of manufacture, as those are Shimano New 105 components, which were 1987-1989.
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When was 531 phased out of market production? It should be around this time.
10-29-16, 08:03 AM
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Good eye. I have a hard time between that 105 group and the 6200 series. They are very similar. The rear brake QR is wrong for 600. The year also helps to explain why I thought it was not a US market bike.
When was 531 phased out of market production? It should be around this time.
When was 531 phased out of market production? It should be around this time.
