Raleigh twenty shopper
09-22-21, 10:23 AM
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Raleigh twenty shopper
I have a Raleigh twenty shopper trying to find an approximate build date, it has a dual cable 5 - speed Sturmey-archer hub with aluminum rims(not sure of the brand)
as you can see, it is of the non-folding variety. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks - Gerry
as you can see, it is of the non-folding variety. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks - Gerry
09-22-21, 04:24 PM
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After 72-73 would be my guess. Not sure when reflectors for pedals were standard which is another clue.
Very nice machine!
Very nice machine!
09-22-21, 06:25 PM
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Seems to be only missing the rear fender. I assume a fender from a Twenty Folder would be identical?
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09-22-21, 10:35 PM
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According to Sheldon that hub (S5/2A) is 1983 >.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey...-spd.html#1945
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey...-spd.html#1945
09-23-21, 06:35 AM
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According to Sheldon that hub (S5/2A) is 1983 >.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey...-spd.html#1945
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey...-spd.html#1945
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The rims have two possible sizes, 406 or 451. 406 is easy to find, 451 not so but not impossible. Jealous yours came with alloy from the get go.
09-23-21, 10:06 AM
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According to Sheldon that hub (S5/2A) is 1983 >.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey...-spd.html#1945
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sturmey...-spd.html#1945
Thanks for that info, it is very helpful
09-23-21, 10:08 AM
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Nice sleuthing!
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The rims have two possible sizes, 406 or 451. 406 is easy to find, 451 not so but not impossible. Jealous yours came with alloy from the get go.
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The rims have two possible sizes, 406 or 451. 406 is easy to find, 451 not so but not impossible. Jealous yours came with alloy from the get go.
Mine is the 20 in. variety
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09-23-21, 12:29 PM
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A Raleigh Shopper as opposed to a Raleigh Chopper. Interesting. They have some similarities. Well of course they do, they came from the same company.
This image was from the website https://www.thespoken.cc/raleigh-chopper that highlights the designer of the Raleigh Chopper. This one has a Sturmey Archer 3 speed. And a spoke protector for the non-existent derailleur. More chrome was better back then.
The Shopper should be a nice ride as a result of not having a the weight and perhaps a smidge of movement of the hinge in the middle of the frame. My preference would be the non-folding version here.
Keep the pictures coming. Nice find.
This image was from the website https://www.thespoken.cc/raleigh-chopper that highlights the designer of the Raleigh Chopper. This one has a Sturmey Archer 3 speed. And a spoke protector for the non-existent derailleur. More chrome was better back then.
The Shopper should be a nice ride as a result of not having a the weight and perhaps a smidge of movement of the hinge in the middle of the frame. My preference would be the non-folding version here.
Keep the pictures coming. Nice find.
09-23-21, 04:57 PM
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Ok, don't answer the last question, I figured it out, mine are 20 x 1⅜ according to the French made Michelins (of course, the harder to find ones)
09-23-21, 05:40 PM
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Dang they sure did! Excamine the tire on it for the erd number. It should come after the 20”x ?? Designation. Most bikes destined for the US market were 406. English markets were the other.
09-23-21, 05:49 PM
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Yes, it is a basket bracket. Maybe for something like the one pictured.
Also, here's a link for a retro-looking tire; more modern looking ones can be found as ETRTO 451 are also used in BMX. Good luck, and keep us posted!
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/20x1...wall-tire.html
Also, here's a link for a retro-looking tire; more modern looking ones can be found as ETRTO 451 are also used in BMX. Good luck, and keep us posted!
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/20x1...wall-tire.html
09-24-21, 07:54 AM
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Yes, it is a basket bracket. Maybe for something like the one pictured.
Also, here's a link for a retro-looking tire; more modern looking ones can be found as ETRTO 451 are also used in BMX. Good luck, and keep us posted!
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/20x1...wall-tire.html
Also, here's a link for a retro-looking tire; more modern looking ones can be found as ETRTO 451 are also used in BMX. Good luck, and keep us posted!
https://www.cokertire.com/tires/20x1...wall-tire.html
Thanks for the information, that basket certainly makes sense
09-25-21, 03:59 PM
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fun find!
in case you should elect to do something with the chainset keep in mind that shell width on these is 76mm
the front basket bracket is reminiscent of the Lichtenstein radar antenna on the ME Bf110 night fighter -
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fun find!
in case you should elect to do something with the chainset keep in mind that shell width on these is 76mm
the front basket bracket is reminiscent of the Lichtenstein radar antenna on the ME Bf110 night fighter -
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09-26-21, 03:47 PM
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