Originally Posted by
steelbikeguy
Honestly, the DL-1 was like the wooly mammoth in Raleigh's line-up. Anachronistic and from another era, somewhat of a death trap (i.e. rod brakes), weird 28" tires that no one else used, but still pretty cool and intriguing. I'm happy that I never disillusioned myself by actually owning one, however.
Steve in Peoria
Mine has three brakes, one is a coaster type along with the internal 3 speed.
the rod brakes do need true wheels, the concentricity monitored on the inside of the rims where the brake track is.