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Your thoughts on this older Raliegh frame?

Old 10-06-04, 11:05 PM
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got a lead on it bein' for sale. I'm not versed in frames of this vintage, I have not actually seen it yet personally. Is it a descent frame? What's it worth? I do know it's a "Made in England" Raliegh.
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Second edit - now it's working?

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depends what kind of steel it is.
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I tried to clean it up in Photoshop but still couldn't tell. Need more information.
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Originally Posted by onelesscar
depends what kind of steel it is.
"20-30 high tinsel balanced steel"

Model is a "Super Grand Prix"

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Try retroraleighs(dot) com for info on older Raleighs.
Excellent site for info.
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does the fork look a little bent to anyone besides me? when you see it in person, TheDL, check for buckling paint.

although what would you expect, from a "tinsel" frame? (hehe, sorry, usually i ignore typos but that one was pretty funny, given the context).
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Originally Posted by midwestmntnbkr
Try retroraleighs(dot) com for info on older Raleighs.
Excellent site for info.

Thanks, I did...this model is not listed.

What would you (any of you) pay for this frame?
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How many times you gonna post this?
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Originally Posted by cicadashell
does the fork look a little bent to anyone besides me? when you see it in person, TheDL, check for buckling paint.

although what would you expect, from a "tinsel" frame? (hehe, sorry, usually i ignore typos but that one was pretty funny, given the context).

Hahaha, i just noticed the typo too, I just copied and pasted out of the email I got.
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Originally Posted by ImprezaDrvr
How many times you gonna post this?

As many times as I darn well please, thanks for asking.
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20-30 tubing is Raleigh's own cheap steel. It's not worth that much, methinks. Certainly it's probably going to be a pretty heavy frame. I don't know about any of the components. I know the Grand Prix was just a step up from the Raleigh Record, but I don't know what differentiates the Super Grand Prix.
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Thank you all for your insight!
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Originally Posted by TheDL
As many times as I darn well please, thanks for asking.
You might read through the rules and see if there's anything about cross posting.
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Originally Posted by ImprezaDrvr
You might read through the rules and see if there's anything about cross posting.

I did a quick check, don't think he's seriously violating any rule. Also couldn't find anything regarding your role as forum hall monitor.
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