Classic & Vintage - Raleigh Dating

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Serbaside
08-10-04, 08:06 PM
I've seen Sheldon Browns dating site, but it wasn't too specific
I have a bike that I believe to be a Raleigh, the bottom bracket reads:
----C
-B
----W8677

theres a "5" on the left rear axle hanger
on the fork theres:
---I
------W

If any one could help determine it this is infact a Raleigh or what the date is it would be a great help.
Other compents on the bike (Suntour derailleur - July 1975), (Shimano 333 rear hub - 1974) it has been repainted and all the decals + name badge is gone.


mswantak
08-25-04, 07:27 AM
With the Suntour and Shimano parts, you may have a Chinese Feng Huang (Phoenix) rather than a Raleigh. I've got a 1980 Feng Huang 3-speed that's pretty much a dead ringer for an early '60s Raleigh.