Finally have the opportunity to post this nice Raleigh Pro that I intend to sell. Once more, I love this 57cm bike but it is too small for me so hopefully this will make someone else happy in the community. Attempted to provide a complete description. Very interested in your feedback on the what you feel this bike is worth.
Nice, clean iconic English 1972 vintage Raleigh Professional MK IV Model DL 180 in Blue Mink/Silver that is road ready.
Campagnolo Record components throughout with exception of Cinelli handlebar and stem.
Mavic G40 clincher wheels with Campagnolo Record hubs.
Frame size: 22.5”/57 cm CTT seat tube with top tube length: 22”/56 cm
Standover height: 32.75”
Serial #G3214 (March, 1972 and frame sequence is either 214 or 14) built in Raleigh Carlton Worksop Factory.
Frame/Fork: Reynolds 531 double butted throughout and Campagnolo dropouts with eyelets. Frame is straight with no evidence of damage, collisions, accidents or abuse.
Brampton Victor “Fastback” seat lug and spearpoint lugs.
Forged Cinelli style integral sloping fork crown.
Stem: Cinelli
Handlebars: Cinelli Mod Giro D’Italia
Bar tape: New white Cinelli Caleido Ribbon with perforated “Eco-leather”
Brake Lever Hoods: New Campy translucent gum hoods with “Campy World Logo”
Brakes: Campy Record with red Scott/Mathauser C pads (worn but functional)
Brake Cables and Housing: New cables and new white Jagwire housing.
Headset: Campy Campy NR 1” steel English threaded
Crankset: Campy Record 52/42 x 170 crankarms with “3 in circle” stamped on both crank arms.
Freewheel: Regina Extra 6 speed 13/23 (outstanding condition, no wear)
Chain: SRAM (minimal wear/nearly new)
Derailleur Front: Nuovo Record (overhauled, cleaned, greased)
Derailleur Rear: 1981 Nuovo Record (overhauled, cleaned, greased)
Bottom Bracket: Shimano cartridge (English Thread)
Pedals: Campy Super Leggera Strada (English Thread) with Christophe toe clips.
Rims: MAVIC G-40 (tensioned and trued)
Hubs: Campy Record Low Flange/QR skewers - 36 spokes front/rear
Tires: Panaracer Pasela Sportite Belt 700 x 25c (new)
Saddle: Brooks Professional (well worn)
Seat Post: Campy (high polish sheen with minor cosmetic scratches)
Decals: Reynolds 531 on seat tube is original as are the Carlton decals on seat tube and each fork. Decals are worn but legible.
“Campagnolo” decal above shifters is in good condition.
Gold “Professional” script on top tube is also original and missing most letters. New decals available but not installed and to be given to new owner.
“Raleigh” script on down tube is in good condition.
Bike Shop decal on down tube near bottom bracket is quite worn but original. Bike shop is “C. Harding’s Westwood Cyclery on 1449 Westwood Cyclery, LA 24 Calif.”
Paint: Very good condition overall with light scratches from use on the tubes, stays and bottom bracket shell. Gold lining to lugs has faded but clearly visible. Rust spot on top tube near seat tube lug.
Very slight scratches to handlebars centers and some road rash on right side of each brake lever. Slight rust on chain ring bolts and scuffs on crank arms.
Chrome: Very good throughout with slight fades on rear chain and seat stays. Fork is excellent but rust observed/cleaned/treated on inner weep holes.
“Extras”: In addition to new gold “Professional” script decals, new owner will also receive: gold/black water bottle cage holder with mounting hardware, original grey brake cable housing and white worn leather Christophe toe clip straps and working white Silca pump with silver Campy metal pump head. Frame pump has excellent pressure.
This 51 year old road bike is in super condition and rides “light and tight.” Bike was purchased from original owner in 2020 who purchased it new in 1972 from C. Harding’s bike shop. This bicycle has been carefully refurbished and is absolutely ready to ride.
