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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-31-23, 09:24 PM

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Thoughts on 1972 Raleigh Professional

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Posted By roadcrankr

A good number of components do not look original...

A good number of components do not look original to me. Granted these largely comprise consumables, so we would expect some swaps along the way.
* the '72 Pro came with the wide-rivet Brooks...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-29-23, 05:04 PM

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Thoughts on 1972 Raleigh Professional

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Posted By roadcrankr

Please keep in mind that those Vittoria Rally...

Please keep in mind that those Vittoria Rally tubulars exist at the bottom end of the spectrum.
These do not feel as rewarding as, say, something like Veloflex models with latex tubes.
And often...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-26-23, 09:32 AM

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Thoughts on 1972 Raleigh Professional

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Posted By roadcrankr

I noticed that, as well. The rivets look...

I noticed that, as well. The rivets look unaltered, so likely just eroded away over time.
Also looking closely, one can tell this Pro spent some time on the road.
He either took very good care of...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

01-24-23, 10:15 PM

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Thoughts on 1972 Raleigh Professional

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Posted By roadcrankr

Looks very nice. Almost period-correct and...

Looks very nice. Almost period-correct and original.
I own a '73 in the same color and all original, down to the bar tape and chain.
It will sell close to the asking price in the Bay Area. Plenty...

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