Exactly this, +++1
Many IMHO don't give Raleigh the credit they are due. They provided a staggering amount of bikes for all levels of riding all while doing it with a very high level of class and value that was as with many, their eventual undoing.
I know they struggled at times with some of the quality but it was not the norm and I have seen very few that were actually unacceptable
Originally Posted by
steelbikeguy
Looks wonderful!
For a long time, I've had the opinion that Raleigh gave a lot of their road bikes paint jobs that made them look much nicer than their components & frame materials warranted. My mid-70's Gran Sport always looked much better when I didn't get too close.
Thanks for keeping a humble Raleigh on the road and sharing its beauty with everyone in sight!
Steve in Peoria