What year Raleigh could this be?
08-22-21, 04:52 PM
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What year Raleigh could this be?
I was perusing craigslist and stumbled upon this Raleigh for $125. It's listed as a Raleigh Sport but I'm curious if any of you might be able to provide more info on the year, model or value. I'm intrigued by the shiny chrome bits and lovely Raleigh logo.. Any thoughts? Guesses? Thanks!
08-22-21, 06:07 PM
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That's an odd one. Looks like someone repainted a Sports, including fake chrome--or maybe that's just raw steel with a clear coat. Looks like they brazed on canti studs & water bottle attachments??? Very weird thing to do. I guess it would be worth the asking price, if you know what you're getting into.
As far as the year, really hard to tell. These were pretty much the same year to year and without the date on the hub it's hard to tell.
As far as the year, really hard to tell. These were pretty much the same year to year and without the date on the hub it's hard to tell.
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Yes, this looks like a Sports with all of the things removed that make a Sports special. The finish looks to be a powder coat with fake chrome, though it just may be painted and clear coated over raw steel (but then you'd see brass in the joints). Are the wheels mismatched? It looks like the front rim is different than the back. Neither would be original. Cantilever brakes were added as well. In today's market I'd say that the price is not out of line. I'd steer clear just because in reality it is just somebody else's project bike, though it is nicely done.
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The seller listed the wheels as "27 x 1-1/4, Shimano hubs, Wolber Blue Label alloy rims" and described the frame as "Raleigh 1020 steel lugged design, satin chrome forkends and head lugs".
It does seem nicely done but too much of an oddball for me. I'm curious what the backstory on it might have been. Thank you for the responses!
It does seem nicely done but too much of an oddball for me. I'm curious what the backstory on it might have been. Thank you for the responses!
08-22-21, 07:16 PM
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there is so much wrong here it is difficult to know wherest to commence
one flashing red warning light: while headplate is intended to be mounted with three fasteners it is mounted with adhesive
the aftermarket headset which has been installed is sure to be 24TPI whilst steerer is sure to be 26TPI
do not be surprised is something similar was perpetrated at the shell...
the rock group The Ventures put out a record album called Walk, Don't Run
in this case one should "run, don't walk" as far away as possible...from of this abomination
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there is so much wrong here it is difficult to know wherest to commence
one flashing red warning light: while headplate is intended to be mounted with three fasteners it is mounted with adhesive
the aftermarket headset which has been installed is sure to be 24TPI whilst steerer is sure to be 26TPI
do not be surprised is something similar was perpetrated at the shell...
the rock group The Ventures put out a record album called Walk, Don't Run
in this case one should "run, don't walk" as far away as possible...from of this abomination
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