averma0712

Ok...so today I bought this bike from a guy for 35 bucks. I am thinking its made in 1986, but I haven't seen the bike because my friend got it for me, he knows alot about bikes. But, I want to know is techinum the type of frame or the exact type of bike. From the picture in craigslist, which the kind already took down so I don't have the picture. But, I remember it having white handlebars and it seemed dark blue or black. So does anyone know the weight of it and what exact model it is?

WNG

86 Technium 440 was aqua-blue. It was the low level touring model, Sakae Ringyo hubs, Sakae Ringyo crankset, Dia Compe sidepulls, turkey levers, stem shifters, Suntour AR derailleurs, and Perfect frewheel. 460 was the mid model, 480 was the top race model. But the frame construction is shared among the 3. The epoxied down tube bosses for the shifters, or cable stops, differentiated them. They are all lighter than their all-steel counterparts. The three main tubes are aluminum and are glued to steel lugs. These lugs have chro-moly tubing brazed at the other end. Rear triangle, head tube, and fork are steel.

averma0712

I am trying to find a picture of it can I show u a picture of it and can u tell me the exact model?

averma0712

also there is a horseshow lock on it if that helps?

WNG

Not sure what you mean. Try to post a pic, someone may have a better idea.

averma0712

wait hold on i send u a link and i tell u which one the pictures

averma0712

https://for-sale.yakaz.com/results.ph...echnium+easton

when u click on this its the one for 125 the picture is small but u might be able to tell? do you have a gmail?

averma0712

Please tell me which technium 440 this is

WNG

Technium is Raleigh USA's frame design. The 440 above is not an 86. Appears to be a later model with down tube shifters. A nice buy for $35.

randyjawa 

I have had a couple of these bikes and never really liked them very much. Generally, I am not a fan of aluminum frames. But that is just me and not intended to be a reflection on the bicycle. Anyway, here is a picture or two of a Raleigh Techinum...

RaleighTechniumFu.jpg RaleighTechniumFu.jpg RaleighTechniumDe.jpg

Hope this is a help.

averma0712

Can anyone tell me the weight of the bike and how it rides? Is it a good buy?? And give me your opnions lion it

averma0712

here is another picture I think this is it. I want to know the year and if it is an olympian or usa bike

GrayJay

The 440/460/480 line were sport-tour bikes, not purebreed racers. Used farily cheap/heavy components and 27" wheels/tires, nothitng olympian about them. I would estimate weight around 23-24lbs. The frame itself is fairly light and would make a decent bike if you were to replace all the heavy components. I had a 480 as my first "racing" bike when I was a teenager, slowly changed out most of the components for a mostly shimano 105 drivetrain and rebuilt the wheels with 700c rims. Fortunatly I soon crashed it hard and bent up the rear chainstay, moved on to a better bike.

RobbieTunes

That's a steal at $35. I wouldn't worry about past that, unless you're trying to flip it.
If so, good luck.

averma0712

does anyone know what year this is?? the picture is in my previous reply and please someone help me I want to know the year...1986 doesn't have this color for the bike.

GrayJay

From the parts and overall look, it looks like around a 1990, give or take a year. I dont think the 440 was built too much later than that.

cudak888 

You're darn lucky, because I just received, today, the 1986 Raleigh USA catalog. I'll have it up on The Headbadge sometime this week.

-Kurt

averma0712

Hi Kurt, thank you for that catalog. The 1986 techinum 440 does not match the one I have. So do you think it could be an 1987 or newer? Do you have a catalog for that or some picture to verify this?? Please help I really want to know.

skebner

just go my 440 up and running. Beautiful bike