12 Speed Raleigh Vector rescued from the dump.
I was riding my bicycle on the way home today when I decided to take a short road between two roads that I normally use. I was passing a house that had a dumpster full of stuff at the side of the house. At the curb there was an 16 feet aluminium extension ladder and this excellent condition Raleigh Vector 12 speed bicycle. I grabbed that bike and brought it home.
Perhaps T-Mar can tell me when it was made? Here's the serial number.N4M5916
Here's a drive side image of the complete bike as it looked when I brought it home.
Rear derailleur and 6-speed freewheel.
Crankset SR CUSTOM.
Front wheel has a SUZUE quick-release hub. Araya 27" rims.
Sakae Custom Road Champion alloy handlebar.
Dia-Compe brake levers with integral quick-release.
Suntour Power Ratchet downtube shifters.
Tange #5 Cro-Moly tubing at least the seattube is.
A true "Rescued from the dump" bike.
The tires are holding air after two hours since being inflated. I'll definitely replace the tires before riding this bike very far. Perhaps I'll replace the tubes too.
I already placed the brake cables behind the handlebar.
Cheers