FS: 1972 Raleigh Competition, Lilac, very nice condition
10-29-22, 07:18 PM
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FS: 1972 Raleigh Competition, Lilac, 22 1/2" C-T-T
Mfg: Carlton built Raleigh
Model: Competition
Year: 1972
Seat tube: 22 1/2" Center to Top
Top tube: 22 1/2" Center to Center
Color: Lilac
All original except for consumables, lightly ridden, see last photo for specifications.
Very clean, overhauled, some paint touch-ups
The included sew-up tires are not rideable or repairable.
Includes original Owner's Manual and completed Raleigh Warranty card, see photos.
$450 plus shipping, free pick up in Dublin, Ohio (suburb of Columbus)
Sold for $550 + $120 shipping on ebay
1972 Raleigh Competition photos
Model: Competition
Year: 1972
Seat tube: 22 1/2" Center to Top
Top tube: 22 1/2" Center to Center
Color: Lilac
All original except for consumables, lightly ridden, see last photo for specifications.
Very clean, overhauled, some paint touch-ups
The included sew-up tires are not rideable or repairable.
Includes original Owner's Manual and completed Raleigh Warranty card, see photos.
Sold for $550 + $120 shipping on ebay
1972 Raleigh Competition photos
Last edited by James1964; 11-24-23 at 05:52 PM. Reason: updating status to "Sold"
10-27-23, 09:22 PM
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A bit of curiosity
Hi,
My first good bike was one of these. Same color scheme with a few component differences. I bought mine new in late 1972 and was told it was “last year’s model”. So, it could possibly be a ‘71. Mine came with a Stronglight 93 crankset & Normandy one piece alloy hubs. Both the stem & bars were marked GB.
Could these differences be a result of the bike boom parts shortages?
Cheers,
Van
My first good bike was one of these. Same color scheme with a few component differences. I bought mine new in late 1972 and was told it was “last year’s model”. So, it could possibly be a ‘71. Mine came with a Stronglight 93 crankset & Normandy one piece alloy hubs. Both the stem & bars were marked GB.
Could these differences be a result of the bike boom parts shortages?
Cheers,
Van
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10-29-23, 03:35 PM
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This is a terrific color.
Be a solid “gravel” bike. just add big tires. A 6 cog block is so close to fitting as is.
Be a solid “gravel” bike. just add big tires. A 6 cog block is so close to fitting as is.
10-31-23, 08:18 AM
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You are spot on with the shortage thought. I have been looking at these for a couple of years (I need a fork) and the components vary a bit. There are no catalogs that I have seen for the 70-72's. This matches most of the ones I have seen but have also seen a few with Stronglight cranks. I have threatened to buy this but it is too short, I want the fork but I don't think I could separate it from the rest. This has the thick Zues drop outs, some have the thinner stamped ones. I can't remember which is which but one is Competicion and one is Grand Sport.
James you are killing me. I was wondering if you still had this.
Tom in Wellington, Co.
James you are killing me. I was wondering if you still had this.
Tom in Wellington, Co.
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11-25-23, 09:17 AM
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That is good, I like these but do not need any more bikes.
of course EBay wants their cut, PayPal too.. so back in the $400 range, just guys here are cheap.
of course EBay wants their cut, PayPal too.. so back in the $400 range, just guys here are cheap.
11-25-23, 09:26 AM
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Congrats on the sale. Would not have thought it to bring that price in this market. It appears the one-and-done lilac year might command a premium. There’s another one on eBay listed at $600.
