Classic & Vintage - Raleigh Technium 440

Just wondering if anybody knew anything of interest about this bike. I know it's an 80's bike as it has Don Johnson coloring. I was going to single speed it but since it's a bit too big I'm going to shine and lube her and give it to my brother. $20 isn't bad and this bike is far and away better than anything we had when we were kids.

i had and rode that same bike as a fixed gear for a long time, but have long since retired her. i just found someone to buy it built as a SS. its the same color, there should be a pic of it at the SS/FG forum.

Front tire is dry rotted :D

I have a raliegh technium 480 that has updated with DA 9 speed, it's been a great bike for me, it rides well and is comfortable enough for an all day ride. I rode it to work today as a matter of fact, i try to only ride it on nice days, it's in like new condition and I want to keep it that way.

Just wondering if anybody knew anything of interest about this bike. I know it's an 80's bike as it has Don Johnson coloring. I was going to single speed it but since it's a bit too big I'm going to shine and lube her and give it to my brother. $20 isn't bad and this bike is far and away better than anything we had when we were kids.

My wife and I have a couple of these.......they are aluminum on the three main tubes and they are bonded with aircraft epoxy and an interfearence fit. The chainstays are hi-tensil steel as are the forks.
Not a bad frame really. Boeing airplanes were made using aluminum and epoxy so I wouldn't worry about the joint failing. Just don't heat it up for any reason! I would like to sell my 23 inch and her 21 inch bike as they aren't being/ havn't been ridden much at all. :D

You can see some pictures of my newly painted ss technium here.... http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=56379