Thread: Attempting to date classic Raleigh
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Old 09-14-06 | 09:29 AM
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spider-man
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Bikes: 2004 Gunnar Rock Hound MTB; 1988 Gitane Team Pro road bike; 1986-ish Raleigh USA Grand Prix; mid-'80s Univega Gran Tourismo with Xtracycle Free Radical

Cotterless cranks are often lighter than their cottered counterparts. Also, a wide variety of chainrings are available for most cotterless cranks.

Cottered cranks sometimes look better on a vintage bike, if you ask me.
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