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06-27-15, 12:19 PM
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Posted By kingsting

I've run across a few of these gold Raleighs over...

I've run across a few of these gold Raleighs over the years and they have been kind of a mystery to me. They seem have a different parts spec compared to a "traditional" Sports. The most obvious...
10-30-13, 08:24 PM
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Posted By kingsting

I heard this paint had rubber in it. Hit it...

I heard this paint had rubber in it.

Hit it with some quality compound and it shines like wet glass!
10-22-12, 07:43 PM
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Posted By kingsting

Yeah right... :rolleyes: Pretty bike! Love...

Yeah right... :rolleyes:

Pretty bike! Love the color!!!
10-21-12, 03:59 PM
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Posted By kingsting

From what I can see, the grips, saddle, and tires...

From what I can see, the grips, saddle, and tires are incorrect on this bike. It had a $500.00 price tag when I saw it on Tuesday. It was gone when I came back through late Wednesday so someone got...
10-21-12, 07:12 AM
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Posted By kingsting

Raleigh Dawn Tourist, perhaps? They were 26"...

Raleigh Dawn Tourist, perhaps?

They were 26" wheel bikes with rod brakes. Stainless rims were an option for a long time with a number of manufacturers. I have a 1946 Schwinn New World with them.
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10-18-12, 04:36 PM
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Posted By kingsting

Yet another odd Raleigh finds it's way into my...

Yet another odd Raleigh finds it's way into my stable...

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/kingsting/IMG_0985.jpg

Found at the Sunday antique bike show in Trexlertown. At first I thought...
11-18-11, 11:51 AM
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Posted By kingsting

From what I've seen, the Malaysian bikes were...

From what I've seen, the Malaysian bikes were lower priced models. (S22 and S22L?) The most noticeable differences were the box-section rims, mattress saddles, blackwall tires, and no pump pegs on...
11-17-11, 07:53 PM
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Posted By kingsting

I'm not sure about Taiwan but I have a Malaysian...

I'm not sure about Taiwan but I have a Malaysian Raleigh Sports. Some on here say that they had better build quality than the Nottingham bikes of the same era.

...
10-26-11, 06:26 PM
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Posted By kingsting

:love::love::love: So, does anybody know the...

:love::love::love:

So, does anybody know the story behind the all-chrome "Boss Bikes"? Dealer promos? Special order? Contest giveaways? Reward for top selling dealers? I've heard several different...
10-26-11, 04:33 AM
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Posted By kingsting

What I noticed with this one (so far) compared to...

What I noticed with this one (so far) compared to Nottingham Sports (That I've seen in the past) was the cable braze ons, Brooks mattress saddle, 1969 style bushing pedals, tiny grips, no lamp...
10-26-11, 04:30 AM
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Posted By kingsting

Just a classic case of always finding stuff when...

Just a classic case of always finding stuff when you're not looking for it. When I'm looking for Apple Krates and Paramounts, these things show up.

I'll never admit to being a British bike...
10-25-11, 07:34 PM
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Posted By kingsting

Not at all. I'm a big fan of my new found friend...

Not at all. I'm a big fan of my new found friend although it desperately needs a B-72...:rolleyes: It appears to be an all-original, unmolested bike.

I was merely pointing out that when I find a...
10-24-11, 10:08 AM
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Posted By kingsting

Here is another one for my "Why can't I ever find...

Here is another one for my "Why can't I ever find a *normal* Raleigh" file:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/kingsting/IMG_0437.jpg

Made in Canada....
07-05-11, 07:53 PM
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Posted By kingsting

My latest addition: ...

My latest addition:

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/kingsting/IMG_0260.jpg

I found it in the trash on the way home from work. Of course I had to "rescue" it. :rolleyes:

At first it...
10-23-10, 08:30 PM
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Posted By kingsting

Hmmmm. You may have flushed some old goop out...

Hmmmm. You may have flushed some old goop out that is causing the pawls or something to hang up.

I don't think motor oil that thin would hurt anything. (unless it's real cold out) I used to put...
09-17-10, 06:34 AM
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Posted By kingsting

Hey! A New Zealand guy on the forums! :thumb: You...

Hey! A New Zealand guy on the forums! :thumb: You probably recognized my Mini. ;) It came from New Zealand originally and it still has the original dealer sticker in the rear window. I'll have to go...
09-16-10, 05:12 PM
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Posted By kingsting

How about a chrome Raleigh "Boss Bike"? ...

How about a chrome Raleigh "Boss Bike"?

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/kingsting/IMG_0206.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/kingsting/IMG_0207.jpg

It's only a single speed...
09-15-10, 08:50 PM
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Posted By kingsting

Thanks! I bought it for my better half but...

Thanks!

I bought it for my better half but she likes her 72' Superbe more than this one.
09-15-10, 08:18 PM
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Posted By kingsting

Here's a recent find. A 1982 Dutch Raleigh...

Here's a recent find. A 1982 Dutch Raleigh Cameo...

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w255/kingsting/Raleighcameo.jpg

rear wheel lock...
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