Originally Posted by
Unca_Sam
The first step of recovery is admitting that you have a problem...
You say you don't need it, but it's talking to you. That's ridiculous, because bikes don't talk. What's talking is your compulsion.
If you made it this far: the bikeis a later version with nice paint. You're not under any obligation to buy just by asking questions, so ask for pictures of the drive side.
Of course I know they don't really talk... The color really stood out. I may just have to ask for more pics...
Originally Posted by
USAZorro
I love Raleighs, but I have trust issues with decades-old glue.
As a Clyde, I have to consider just that!
Originally Posted by
Chuckk
Not to mention that ALL aluminum bikes have only a certain number of flex cycles before the ASSPLODE into needle sharp fragments, killing all within range.
Maybe a '91 Pro?
1991 Raleigh Technium Pro Aluminum
On my humpty-dozen years on this board, I've never seen the normal February Negativity Festival start SO soon.
Pretty bike, I've had a couple, and that's definitely one of the pretty ones.
Honestly, far more worried as a Clyde of CARBON assplosions than aluminium. Hmmm, that 91 is a nice looking machine!!! I rarely read much into the FNF!
Originally Posted by
Smokinapankake
You must be somewhere in Utah...
Early 90’s, I have a 1990 Raleigh Technium catalog that came with my Peak MTB bike. Always liked the colors, and mine has not exploded yet despite regular commuter duty. This bike is in the same catalog but since I’m at work I can’t tell the model. Capri comes to mind but I don’t think that’s right. Seems like a high asking price, but if it fits it could be good value since big bikes don’t show up on that classified listing service* too much. Good luck!
*(trying to be somewhat discreet so as not to possibly jeopardize your find)
Ha! Yes, guilty. And yes. I prefer 58 and 60cm frames. And the usual tall frames are old Schwinns around here.Nothing against old Schwinns at all, I've had a few. Just not what I'm into presently...
Originally Posted by
wrk101
Personally I avoid them other as donors for parts. I don't find them appealing. Glued together, no interesting detail work. No thanks! But I did pick up one that was full Dura Ace 7400. Why not?
Seems worth it to see what it has on it first. Beyond that, I've never owned a Raleigh, although it was a Raleigh MTB in a bike shop in 1989 that got me back into cycling after my teen affliction called CARS and GIRLS...
Thanks guys! I have left a message for more pics and info. Sadly, I let the Zullo frame I'd looked at a few weeks ago slip by...