Kurt,
Sent email to San Fran and waiting for his response. (I offered more) You beat me to my q about Mt. Airy,... I took Aaron's advice, looked, and asked for estimate on numbers 1218
http://www.bike123.com/used_bikes/us...ew.php?ID=1218
and 1903
http://www.bike123.com/used_bikes/us...ew.php?ID=1903
No reply yet, was late in the day -You guys take a look, please, and give me your opinion? I know the one isn't a coffee but Aaron and I can tour around the Carolinas like the Bobbsey twins.
One of the bikes suggested on here I now have first right's to - The item to be worked out is shipping charges. As soon as I get the pictures and info I'll ask for your opinions if you don't mind.
Thanks again for all the help, everyone.
Still looking so if you know of another Raleigh, please let me know.
Airwick
Raleigh have a vintage trailer?
Originally Posted by cudak888
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Airwick, by all means, jump on this one!
It's a good price, and it looks like a well kept up machine. In fact, it looks like it might be owned by a BF'er (not a C&V'er), for I note the odd use of Weinmann 999 centerpull brake calipers on it. Odd that he doesn't know that it it's a 3-speed. Could have been sold by a C&V'er at one time, which would explain it.
Looks like it only needs a bit of work to get it original: Saddle, calipers, brake levers, grips, and chainguard. All easy enough to find - I should have some spare, original DARE grips, and the original brake calipers as well.
EDIT: Just realized that this thing has replacement aluminum rims on it. Heck, the wheelset is worth far more then $50. The aluminum rims aid braking considerably over the original steel rims, and if you intend to tour cross country on one of these Raleighs, I wouldn't do so without these aluminum rims.
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Mt. Airy are a bunch of unhelpful snobs - at least, via email. Either go in person, or don't go at all - and if you do, expect to pay a good deal of money.
-Kurt