Classic & Vintage - Raleigh "Sport" on ebay, what is it?

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Isaac-1
10-02-06, 04:54 PM
There is a Raleigh "sport" bicycle listed on ebay, it looks sort of like a classic "Sports" model, but some things are wrong, Shimano 3 speed hub, wrong crank, wrong tire size 26 x 1 3/4, etc.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130033049143&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:11

Serendipper
10-02-06, 05:08 PM
It's bogus, apparently....Ebay nixed it!
Isaac-1
10-02-06, 05:25 PM
hmm odd try this link then

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130033049143&fromMakeTrack=true

roccobike
10-02-06, 05:39 PM
I know this is being picky, but the 1978 catalogue lists a 'Sports' model, not a 'Sport' model. Given the Shimano 3-speed and the upgrade brakes, I wonder if this was a later model made by Raleigh USA trying to continue the old line?
EDIT: After looking at a couple of other posts, I'm beginning to think the 78 catalogue actually has multiple typos and it should be 'Sport'.
Serendipper
10-02-06, 05:52 PM
My Raleigh is a "Sports", but it's a much older model.
Serendipper
10-02-06, 05:55 PM
That's a really nice color...shame he's overestimating it's worth. Maybe the wife told him he could keep it (a barn freebie?) if it didn't sell on Ebay, so he figured, "what the hell...I'll start the bid at a ridiculous price"?:)
cudak888
10-02-06, 06:37 PM
I know this is being picky, but the 1978 catalogue lists a 'Sports' model, not a 'Sport' model. Given the Shimano 3-speed and the upgrade brakes, I wonder if this was a later model made by Raleigh USA trying to continue the old line?
EDIT: After looking at a couple of other posts, I'm beginning to think the 78 catalogue actually has multiple typos and it should be 'Sport'.

The original Nottingham machine was titled "Sports."

You were spot on about this model being a Raleigh USA continuation of the original Raleigh Sports design, however.

The use of primarily Asian components is due to the Taiwanese construction of the frame - everything IS original to the bike shown in the auction.

Take care,

-Kurt "Raleigh Expert" K. :D
wahoonc
10-02-06, 07:56 PM
What Kurt said:p and over priced IMHO...BTW anybody know who "heavydrop43" is? That ebay name is bidding on English bikes on Ebay like crazy.

Aaron:)
Atlee1080
10-04-06, 07:46 AM
My buddy just sold a quite old (meaning early 50's) Triumph Sport that was either partially or fully made by Raleigh. It was almost identical than that only in a sort of flat black colour and with a lighting kit. It was a great bike, heavy as hell and a bit "English Postman" in appearance, but fun to ride! And hey, 3 speed hub with a built in generator!