Originally Posted by
photogravity
That is one delectable bike. I definitely understand what you're saying about the little shakedown runs turning into full-blown rides.
I am intrigued by rod brake bicycles and only recently realized that they were made into the 80s and, I guess, even later. Maybe once I get my current collection of bikes under control, perhaps I'll track one down to supplement my collection and to play with.
IIRC 1984 was the last year for the Raleigh DL-1 Tourist. However they are still being made by a variety of manufacturers in India and China. Flying Pigeon is the primary Chinese brand. You might find an Eastman which was the India brand.
Aaron