1978 Raleigh Professional 22.5" CTT
12-30-23, 02:21 PM
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1978 Raleigh Professional 22.5" CTT
PRICE NOW $600 INCLUDES SHIPPING to lower 48. Thanks for looking!
Hi folks, back to thinning the herd since I have less garage space. Here is a 1978 Raleigh Pro, 22 1/2" center to top seat tube. This one has original paint, with a fair amount of patina, and it has replacement decals. All Campy, including a rare 4-hole front derailleur (1978 only), and a PAT78 rear derailleur, Cinelli 1/A stem and Mod. 64 bars, Campy SL pedals. Has Campy low flange hubs laced to AVA tubular rims. Brooks Team Pro saddle (large rivets). I will include a reproduction leather Cinelli sewup bag, based on an original I have. Looking to get $600 from this one, including shipping costs via Bikeflights. Send me a PM if you have any questions and thanks for looking!
Andy
Hi folks, back to thinning the herd since I have less garage space. Here is a 1978 Raleigh Pro, 22 1/2" center to top seat tube. This one has original paint, with a fair amount of patina, and it has replacement decals. All Campy, including a rare 4-hole front derailleur (1978 only), and a PAT78 rear derailleur, Cinelli 1/A stem and Mod. 64 bars, Campy SL pedals. Has Campy low flange hubs laced to AVA tubular rims. Brooks Team Pro saddle (large rivets). I will include a reproduction leather Cinelli sewup bag, based on an original I have. Looking to get $600 from this one, including shipping costs via Bikeflights. Send me a PM if you have any questions and thanks for looking!
Andy
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Thanks Lamont Cobb , I can get you an estimate if you send me a PM with your zip. I use bike flights, which tends to be somewhat less expensive than UPS or others.
Thanks,
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Bump for included shipping in price
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I love how on this one, they you spaced the 'Professional' logo to be in-between the cable guides. A detail worth noting, and how it should have come!
Nice bike, even nicer price! GLWS!
Nice bike, even nicer price! GLWS!
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Please excuse my ignorance. You say 22.5" C-T. Is this how Raleigh always denotes frame size C-T? Or do they use C-C, in which case this could also be called a 21.5? I've been looking for an old professional, but I think I need a 21.5" (which is what I had in an old Raleigh back in the day) or whatever comes with a 54-55 top tube.
01-10-24, 03:25 PM
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Could you tell me top tube length, head tube length (not including HS cups), and standover height?
Thanks.
Could you tell me top tube length, head tube length (not including HS cups), and standover height?
Thanks.
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These are really fine riding bikes . I have one that is very close to the serial number on this one that I built up and I love riding it. Mine is the tall one and it fits perfectly . The short top tube compared to seat tube just works for me. GLWS
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Please excuse my ignorance. You say 22.5" C-T. Is this how Raleigh always denotes frame size C-T? Or do they use C-C, in which case this could also be called a 21.5? I've been looking for an old professional, but I think I need a 21.5" (which is what I had in an old Raleigh back in the day) or whatever comes with a 54-55 top tube.
Thanks!
Andy
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Please excuse my ignorance. You say 22.5" C-T. Is this how Raleigh always denotes frame size C-T? Or do they use C-C, in which case this could also be called a 21.5? I've been looking for an old professional, but I think I need a 21.5" (which is what I had in an old Raleigh back in the day) or whatever comes with a 54-55 top tube.
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I am truly surprised with all of the Raleigh love out there, that this one is still in queue. It’s a lovely bike (not a Raleigh guy, so that’s a significant compliment). And a very attractive price.
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That's a nice offer Andy (waive shipping costs). I discussed it with Wifey (a mistake, because we all know it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission) but she threw cold water all over it. I can't blame her, home improvements need to take priority.
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Actually I have a 3rd, PayPal really. What I make from various hobbies (whiskey speculation, hi-fi components (fixing and selling) and bike stuff) that I only draw from for hobbies.
That way the general fund or entertainment/travel fund is not effected.
Now this bike. Seriously underpriced in the coolest color ever available plus free shipping.
This is a no-brainer. 1978 specific parts.
He said free shipping is is basically a $225 (minimum) savings.
The perfect patina, scratches, sure, but no rust and ride it, forget about it and still have the best bike at most meets.
I've never met a mink before, but when I do, I hope he is blue.
I do not understand why this is still available.
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Bump for an amazing bike!
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Thanks Lamont Cobb , I can get you an estimate if you send me a PM with your zip. I use bike flights, which tends to be somewhat less expensive than UPS or others.
Thanks,
Andy
Thanks,
Andy
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PRICE NOW $600 INCLUDES SHIPPING to lower 48. Thanks for looking!
Hi folks, back to thinning the herd since I have less garage space. Here is a 1978 Raleigh Pro, 22 1/2" center to top seat tube. This one has original paint, with a fair amount of patina, and it has replacement decals. All Campy, including a rare 4-hole front derailleur (1978 only), and a PAT78 rear derailleur, Cinelli 1/A stem and Mod. 64 bars, Campy SL pedals. Has Campy low flange hubs laced to AVA tubular rims. Brooks Team Pro saddle (large rivets). I will include a reproduction leather Cinelli sewup bag, based on an original I have. Looking to get $600 from this one, including shipping costs via Bikeflights. Send me a PM if you have any questions and thanks for looking!
Andy
Hi folks, back to thinning the herd since I have less garage space. Here is a 1978 Raleigh Pro, 22 1/2" center to top seat tube. This one has original paint, with a fair amount of patina, and it has replacement decals. All Campy, including a rare 4-hole front derailleur (1978 only), and a PAT78 rear derailleur, Cinelli 1/A stem and Mod. 64 bars, Campy SL pedals. Has Campy low flange hubs laced to AVA tubular rims. Brooks Team Pro saddle (large rivets). I will include a reproduction leather Cinelli sewup bag, based on an original I have. Looking to get $600 from this one, including shipping costs via Bikeflights. Send me a PM if you have any questions and thanks for looking!
Andy
Fully agree on all the above, and while not an expert on these I am a huge longtime fan, have several and know a little.I am surprised that it has not been called out and don't think I have seen it on these, the B Carre style seat stay cap. I have 2 of these later style frame and neither have this.
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GREAT bike as all above have said. I think reason for not selling so far is " vintage " bike market is soft ( as said many times on this forum) and people are moving away from DT shifters.
A few years ago this bike would be sold in ONE DAY !!!
I have a Schwinn Super Sport SP, with some fairly new components, in VERY GOOD condition with BOTH Blackburn racks. Been priced at $ 269.00 for 4 months......with no interest. I know winter is a tough time to sell....but where can you get a bike of this quality for this price now-a-days ????
GLWS
Come on Spring ? Summer !!!
A few years ago this bike would be sold in ONE DAY !!!
I have a Schwinn Super Sport SP, with some fairly new components, in VERY GOOD condition with BOTH Blackburn racks. Been priced at $ 269.00 for 4 months......with no interest. I know winter is a tough time to sell....but where can you get a bike of this quality for this price now-a-days ????
GLWS
Come on Spring ? Summer !!!
