Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - 1972 Raleigh DL-1L

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Junk083
04-26-12, 09:51 PM
I am considering this bike as a purchase for my mom. I can get it for $100. Thoughts?

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/bartleby_thescrivener/IMAG0036.jpg

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/bartleby_thescrivener/IMAG0039.jpg

The original Brooks is included, but is kinda crusted out and is beginning to tear through some rivets along the back:
http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad222/bartleby_thescrivener/IMAG0040.jpg

She wants something with an IGH, though is also considering something modern like a Trek Pure or Raleigh Retroglide for simplicity.

kiwigem
04-27-12, 04:51 PM
Is the fork messed up? It looks weird. Just remember it won't brake well in the rain. It also won't be good if your mom is really short.
Fwiw- I love dl1s. $100 is a great price, even if you need to replace the fork- at least as long as everything else is okay.
Coreyk
04-27-12, 10:22 PM
If everything but the saddle is good, go for it. They are by and large worth the trouble.

randyjawa
04-28-12, 04:13 AM
You had better purchase it quickly. It will not last long, at that price. The last two I sold were very similar (http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpeeds_1/Feature_Bicycles/Roadsters_Traders/Raleigh_Touriste_1977/Raleigh_Touriste_1.htm) and went for close to $500 each plus another couple of hundred for shipping.

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpeeds_1/Bicycles_Table/English_Bicycles/Raleigh_Bicycles/Raleigh_Touriste/RaleighTouriste_HandlebarsBrake_1.jpg

Great bike to ride around town, in case you are interested.
Junk083
04-28-12, 07:05 AM
What sort of environment (flat, hilly, etc.) is the Tourist designed for?