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Old 02-27-20 | 07:01 PM
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They are, well, Superbe. They weigh in the 40 lb range with all the kit on them but can be really good utility bikes. That one looks like one of the rarer, taller woman's frame which adds value right there. The SA headlight can be upgraded with an LED from Nicelite in the UK. Fibrax makes leather/rubber brake blocks to improve the braking performance of the chrome steel rims and much better quality 26" tires like the Col de la Vie are available to improve the ride. Replacement rear 21T cogs are available to replace what I believe was a 19T leg breaker. What the bike really needed was for Raleigh to have used alloy cranks, alloy rims, alloy bars etc. but they didn't. The one you are looking at seems complete and correct, even down to the fork lock keys and the paint condition looks excellent. Could be a really good investment.


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