Folding Bikes - SCORED! a Twenty!

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wahoonc
04-07-09, 04:03 AM
I finally managed to snag me a Raleigh Twenty off of fleabay. From the pictures it is pretty original, but not in showroom shape. However it is the green which I wanted. Now I have a hat trick (or a pretty good imitation of one) Bronze green Raleigh Superbe, Bronze Green Raleigh Twenty and a Bronze Green Raleigh Compact RSW:lol:

Aaron:)

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/44887/2677100790066886751S500x500Q85.jpg

LittlePixel
04-07-09, 07:24 AM
Nice! Love the apehanger bars - we never got such a deep curve on UK bikes...
wahoonc
04-07-09, 03:44 PM
Nice! Love the apehanger bars - we never got such a deep curve on UK bikes...

Interesting on the bars. Actually the other style is preferred by most people, but I need some that sweep back. Already planning on some gentle modifications for it.:thumb: Things like an AG hub, alloy rims and better brake pads, replace the tires, add generator lights and probably a Brooks B66.

Aaron:)

stevegor
04-07-09, 05:08 PM
Nice! Love the apehanger bars -
we never got such a deep curve on UK bikes...

Neither here in Oz....must be inspired by a certain American rebel motorcycle movie....Peter Fonda?

I can just see our US R20 owners pootling around thinking they're on a chopped Harley :D
griftereck
04-10-09, 05:26 AM
The Twenty has many simmilarities to a Raleigh Chopper.
I built a Chopper out of a Raleigh Denim. An 18" wheeled Shopper
I fitted Mk 2 chopper bars and seat and a pair of 20" alloys with a 3 speed shimano hub and twist grip. Looked ok. Had my first experience of loosing the front wheel going round corners on that. Not much front end grip