Vintage Raleigh Bicycles
08-10-20, 12:52 PM
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Vintage Raleigh Bicycles
Hi, Just looking to see if anyone can help me identify these two bikes I picked up, maybe tell what they are worth too.
Thanks in advance for any help.
08-10-20, 03:30 PM
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As the bike sit, perhaps $100 - $200 each, depending on location and marketing skills. Cleaned up, which looks to be an easy chore, will reveal wonders and you just might wonder if you really want to sell. Personally, I would clean, lube and ride, just to see.
I should add that I am in Canada and guessing at the value in the average market. Weak markets, like where I live, a hundred bucks each (tops) but in a hot market, usually the bigger the city, the hotter the market, double or a bit more. Please keep in mind, this is nothing more than a guess.
I should add that I am in Canada and guessing at the value in the average market. Weak markets, like where I live, a hundred bucks each (tops) but in a hot market, usually the bigger the city, the hotter the market, double or a bit more. Please keep in mind, this is nothing more than a guess.
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08-11-20, 04:43 AM
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Thank you for the input, I had planned on cleaning them up and using them but wanted to make sure they weren't some rare or sought after bikes before I start playing with them. Does anyone know what model or year these are?
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Here is a link to help you determine what era your bikes are from. Pay attention to the various decals and match yours up.
https://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_ralsport_visID.html
https://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_ralsport_visID.html
08-11-20, 12:34 PM
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The quick way to date them is to look for the date code on the rear hub. Usually there will be 4 numbers representing a month and year that the hub was made. Usually this is the same year as the bike, or maybe a year earlier.
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08-11-20, 05:16 PM
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Cool looking bikes. Worth cleaning up and riding. Maybe use to cruise around town or something. Make sure and condition the saddles they look dry. I use Dr. Martens , you can get it at a cowboy boot shop.
