Originally Posted by
johnnyspaghetti
Should I question the accuracy of this The Badge site? I does look to be a legitimate site to me.
It states the 9 point crank ended mid year 73'.
I'm not positively sure of anything.
It's generally accepted that Raleigh went from 32/40 to 36/36 spoke patterns in 73 and although the pics are fuzzy, I think one bike has a 40 hole rear. You'll know more when you get them.