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08-27-11 | 06:31 AM

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wahoonc

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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

Definitely pre Raleigh. The rear fender stay mount holes are on top, not behind the axles like on the Raleigh pattern frames. Sweet find. It would almost be worth trying to source a correct year of hub, once that is determined. I would guess early 1950's but that is strictly a WAG.

Aaron

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