Old 05-30-08 | 07:55 AM
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I'd definitely go with the Raleigh. It's not high end, but a classic in it's own right all the same. Just be aware that the bottom bracket and headset are most likely proprietary Raleigh threading of 26 tpi rather than 24 tpi which is standard. That means you won't be able to find replacement parts easily; possibly not at all other than off another bike. Those parts take a long time to wear out, but you should certainly service them and get some fresh grease and balls in there.
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