Originally Posted by
jeffieh
Ummm, sort to burst your bubble and all that, but it looks like a lo-fi Nottingham replica of a team bike. I have something very similar - mine's called a Raleigh Team Rapide (531db tubes, same scalloped rear stays). Nice enough, but definitely not team issue.
Jeff
well, not very many were actually team issue, even the 753's. Team Replica is a fair moniker. It was, in fact, the nicely finished, scalloped stays that got my attention. Most lower end Raleighs have bullet ends, or full wrap, or fastback. Not scallops. My Team (really belonged to the English Team) and my Pro both have flat caps. I'm not sure I've ever seen the scallops (not an expert, either). Where is your bike located?