Originally Posted by
Ex Pres
Are you tall; as in well over 6'? If not , this bike's not for you.
The seller probably saw Reynolds on the seattube decal, and immediately thought of reynolds foil wrap. Wrong. Possibly an indication that the bike hasn't been maintained very well. Just check it thoroughly.
Other than that, the bike is definitely one you could ride, learn to maintain, and sell in order to buy that next bike. Upgrading most bikes is rarely cost efficient. [Doesn't mean I haven't done it myself, though.]
Yes, I am 6’3/6’4” which is mostly in my legs, would this bike be around the size I would need? The supplied picture shows the bike in good condition I am also happy to hear its one of the easier bikes to upgrade.
Originally Posted by
cycle_maven
Carlton-made Super Course's are actually some of the easier older Raleighs to upgrade, since they have the 24 TPI bottom bracket. I doubt the wheels are 700c unless they've already been upgraded or the bike is newer than '70's. A lot of the C&V folks here really like their RSC's (me included). The only proprietary thing is that the headset *may* be 26 TPI- if it needs replacement, you only need to re-use the top race and locknut; most of a standard headset will fit.
$185 would be OK in my market (Austin TX) if it's in perfect shape and really has upgraded wheels (though there's nothing wrong with the original wheels). Otherwise that might be a bit high.
Originally Posted by
nlerner
Late '70s Super Courses did indeed come with 700c wheels, SunTour Cyclone derailleurs and bar-end shifters. The serial # on the bottom bracket should tell you when it was made.
1977 Raleigh Super Course
The bike actually looks exactly like the one listed in the above ad and it does state 700cc wheels, etc…
I think depending on the condition when I see it I will offer a slightly lower amount and hope for the best, hoping its my size. I’ve been looking for a bike for a while now since my last was stolen and will be happy if I can finally secure one.