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Old 04-14-12 | 08:09 AM
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Standalone
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From: New Haven, CT, USA

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It's arrived! Some shipping damage-- -- the hanger is bent in a bit and the front reflector didn't make it. I contacted the seller, and he's going to make good on the cost of having a shop align the hanger, which is totally cool with me. Bike needs all its bearings greased-- you can tell that it was ridden maybe a few miles and then put aside in a garaged and not touched for 25 years. Original tires lined up with original rim stickers, etc. Everything Raleigh branded.

Never seen anything so 100% original! I'm going to ride it, though, so the foam "tape," the old tires, and the old brake pads are out. Will post pics tonight. It's a thing of beauty.
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