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Raleigh Cameo. Age??

Old 01-05-07, 07:52 AM
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Raleigh Cameo. Age??

I have just rescued a Raleigh Cameo Series from the local recycling centre, it seems to be in reasonably good condition. I'll learn more when I get a chance to clean her up.

It has a Suntour Honor 10 speed and 27" wheels. This may be important as a similar bike/question asked 6 years ago in another thread and as yet unanswered, was fitted with SA 3 speed hub and 26"x1 3/8* wheels. I am completely confused as to the age of the bike however. It has the classic Raleigh peaked mudguard(fender) design of the 1940/50 era, with typically 70's gearing, steel rims and frame with 80's equipment such as alloy headset, levers and callipers, all topped by what I consider could only be a man's saddle, which appears cheap and is completely out of character on what is certainly a truly elegant and well finished lady's cycle. A conundrum indeed.

My best guess would be latest spec equipped late 70's retro (of that era), but what would I know.

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So. How old?

btw. How are Vintage, veteran, classic etcetera defined in bike terms?

Cheers. Ozylynx

p.s. The bike looks black in the photo but is a deep burgundy with gold pin striping and trim.
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