Interesting find on Toronto Craigslist
08-28-15, 07:43 AM
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Interesting find on Toronto Craigslist
I'm almost tempted to jump on this one myself, but if someone else gets to it first, I won't feel too bad.
Vintage Raleigh Transit single speed commuter NEW OLD STOCK!
Vintage Raleigh Transit single speed commuter NEW OLD STOCK!
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08-28-15, 07:54 AM
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Only NOS until the moment you ride it. Those grips aren't original. Overpriced IMHO, particularly when my red bike, acquired in metro NYC, only cost me $75. 
08-28-15, 09:12 AM
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Wald basket on the front and you have a solid, nice looking grocery getter or neighborhood cruiser.
Someone will love that.
Someone will love that.
08-28-15, 11:36 AM
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+1 on it being too spendy (even for Toronto). Very shiny, though, even if the bars and saddle look like just random stuff thrown on.
BTW, We have a dedicated thread for CL and eBay finds.
BTW, We have a dedicated thread for CL and eBay finds.
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08-28-15, 02:35 PM
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Maybe someone thought they might realize a better price in TO than Québec City, eh?
Notice the 'Centre du Bicycle Ste Foy' sticker on the down tube, a retail operation in the QC suburb of that name, presumably where the bike sat 30+ years "uncompleted".
It'll catch someone's eye before long, most likely.
Notice the 'Centre du Bicycle Ste Foy' sticker on the down tube, a retail operation in the QC suburb of that name, presumably where the bike sat 30+ years "uncompleted".
It'll catch someone's eye before long, most likely.
08-28-15, 02:44 PM
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I love the "Hi-Ten" frame sticker. Pretty much removes any doubts.
08-28-15, 06:22 PM
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+1 on it being too spendy (even for Toronto). Very shiny, though, even if the bars and saddle look like just random stuff thrown on.
BTW, We have a dedicated thread for CL and eBay finds.
BTW, We have a dedicated thread for CL and eBay finds.
I went looking for that thread you linked before I posted but didn't find it. I thought it used to be a sticky.
08-28-15, 08:23 PM
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Seems like an overpriced low end bike with pretty paint to me. Agree with the others...pretty or not, it's pretty basic transportation.
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If you love it, and there's lots to love about this bike, price is meaningless. The regret of not buying this bike will be enduring. buy it!
08-30-15, 06:46 AM
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Raleighs, in my mind, from that era are of very poor quality, compared to earlier offerings. I have looked closely at such bicycles, and, NOS or not, not a chance I would spend more than a few dollars on such a low quality steed.
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