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Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-16-07, 11:13 AM

Replies: 33

1988 Trek 400T - can it be upgraded?

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Posted By Bostonguy

You have a lovely bike there, just as it is! (I...

You have a lovely bike there, just as it is! (I have an '87 size 56 and an '88 size 54, so I know!)

I agree with those that recommend you having the bike overhauled, or better ... get one of the...

Forum: Road Cycling

07-09-07, 07:15 PM

Replies: 90

What was your first road bike and how much did you pay for it?

Views: 4,178

Posted By Bostonguy

My Dad bought me a Raleigh Super Course in about...

My Dad bought me a Raleigh Super Course in about 1971 for about $140, but it got ripped off in 1974. I replaced it with a Raleigh Gran Sport for $229 (if I remember right). I still have the Gran...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-08-07, 09:18 PM

Replies: 11

Rebuild 1973 Raleigh Gran Sport

Views: 3,490

Posted By Bostonguy

and as for the wheels...

You may want to think twice before you chuck the wheels. The original Gran Sport came with a common upscale wheel of the day: Weinmann narrow section rims with High Flange Normandy hubs and...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-08-07, 09:03 PM

Replies: 11

Rebuild 1973 Raleigh Gran Sport

Views: 3,490

Posted By Bostonguy

As for that front end...

I bought a 21" version of the Raleigh Gran Sport in 1974 -- the very same white with robin's egg blue accents -- which I took around New England and even New York City until 1988, when I shamed into...

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