What's that bike??
08-21-16, 07:20 AM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
What's that bike??
I bought this Raleigh touring bike. Guess it was made in the late 80's bit i can't find the model. Do someone know?
This is the Craiglist add i bought the bike of, the pictures are in it!
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-velo-de-route/ottawa/raleigh-10-speeds-road-touring-bike/1192200627?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Thanks!
This is the Craiglist add i bought the bike of, the pictures are in it!
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-velo-de-route/ottawa/raleigh-10-speeds-road-touring-bike/1192200627?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Thanks!
Last edited by Remimarti; 08-21-16 at 07:39 AM.
08-21-16, 07:37 AM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 15,491
Bikes: 2015 Workswell 066, 2017 Workswell 093, 2014 Dawes Sheila, 1983 Cannondale 500, 1984 Raleigh Olympian, 2007 Cannondale Rize 4, 2017 Fuji Sportif 1 LE
Mentioned: 144 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7652 Post(s)
Liked 3,478 Times
in
1,836 Posts
I think you could identify the frame from the serial number, which is probably under the bottom bracket. That's how i identified my '84 Olympian. There is a registry online, I forget the link or I'd post it for you, sorry.
08-21-16, 07:48 AM
#3
Banned.
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: downtown Bulverde, Texas
Posts: 2,717
Bikes: '74 Raleigh International utility; '98 Moser Forma road; '92 Viner Pro CX upright
Mentioned: 44 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 939 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
something we already figured about Raleigh in the 80s.
Raleigh USA models were very different from other countries, and that would include Canada.
The Spirt components were mid-80s stuff.
It has modest components (including a press-fit splined crank that is not one-piece). Straight-gage TI tubing, low-trail geometry and fork which is good for load hauling.
The bike is a nice package with matching fenders, and worth making an offer to the seller if you don't care about weight, and want a good-riding and reliable bike.
His asking price is about the original price of the bike (not adjusted for inflation)
Raleigh USA models were very different from other countries, and that would include Canada.
The Spirt components were mid-80s stuff.
It has modest components (including a press-fit splined crank that is not one-piece). Straight-gage TI tubing, low-trail geometry and fork which is good for load hauling.
The bike is a nice package with matching fenders, and worth making an offer to the seller if you don't care about weight, and want a good-riding and reliable bike.
His asking price is about the original price of the bike (not adjusted for inflation)
Last edited by bulldog1935; 08-21-16 at 09:06 AM.
08-21-16, 08:37 AM
#5
Banned.
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: downtown Bulverde, Texas
Posts: 2,717
Bikes: '74 Raleigh International utility; '98 Moser Forma road; '92 Viner Pro CX upright
Mentioned: 44 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 939 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
Raleigh serial number will be at the top rear of the seat tube
08-21-16, 09:52 AM
#6
SE Wis
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 10,515
Bikes: '68 Raleigh Sprite, '02 Raleigh C500, '84 Raleigh Gran Prix, '91 Trek 400, 2013 Novara Randonee, 1990 Trek 970
Mentioned: 40 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2747 Post(s)
Liked 3,397 Times
in
2,056 Posts
Not a "touring" bike but would be a good around town bike.
08-21-16, 10:03 AM
#7
Banned.
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: downtown Bulverde, Texas
Posts: 2,717
Bikes: '74 Raleigh International utility; '98 Moser Forma road; '92 Viner Pro CX upright
Mentioned: 44 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 939 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 5 Times
in
5 Posts
better than that, it's a useful hill climber and has the geometry for a load.
It's a better bike than an old rod-brake roadster, and if we want to compromise, let's call it a good utility bike.
Still today, people hunt down 70s Raleigh Grand Prix to build them into touring bikes, and it's rare to go on a tour without seeing one.
It's a better bike than an old rod-brake roadster, and if we want to compromise, let's call it a good utility bike.
Still today, people hunt down 70s Raleigh Grand Prix to build them into touring bikes, and it's rare to go on a tour without seeing one.
08-21-16, 05:21 PM
#8
The Infractionator
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,201
Bikes: Classic road bikes: 1986 Cannondale, 1978 Trek
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 875 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
3 Posts
Back in the mid '70's, we used to call a 10 speed with fenders setup like that a "Dutch Cruiser".
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gooshin
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
5
05-17-13 07:52 PM
GMJ
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
5
05-01-13 07:52 AM
