Originally Posted by
oddjob2
The seller could have picked components from another frame. The billboard graphics are too bold for the 1970s. Also, the head badge would not be blanked out on the bottom, where it would either say Nottingham, England or Raleigh of America.
Yes on the steel frames from Taiwan, but some are of better tubing than others. I have a 1986 Raleigh Competition for sale, frame is made in Taiwan, with Reynolds 531 main tubes.
Mine is 410, is that the lowest tubing? I know its only an entry level bike, but it rides so well!