Originally Posted by
redneckwes
Raleigh Grand Prix's were built in several different locations.
Worksop (Carlton) Denoted by the "W" in the S/N usually,
Nottingham "N"
Gazelle (Holland) "G"
Canada "R"
and Possibly Enid Oklahoma "E"
All of them from the 70's should be made from 20-30 Steel, I have noticed, that the Carlton, Canada, and Gazelle produced frames seem to have been built with a little more care.
All should have Nottingham England headbadges.
i recently acquired a made in canada 'Grand Prix'. I cannot find a SN in any of the usual places. This bike is in very good condition and from the date codes on some of the components it is an1985. Interesting mix. It has Tange No.5 main tubes. No chrome. A very nice fork. Forged Drops. The derailleurs are Suntour, AR ll on the rear and AR on the front. The shifters are very nice suntour braze ons. Brakes and wheel(s ) Weinmann. Fluted sr seat post 25.8. It did not have any cranks or front wheel when i got it and i am wondering what the crankset would have been and the pedals. Anybody have an idea? Sorry no pics yet.