Originally Posted by
supergymnast
I think you're all right about it being a Grand Prix...then 20/30 high carbon steel for sure.. I know in 1968 Carlton hand made bikes for Raleigh - but I don't know what year this is. Anyone know how I can find out the year using serial #? It' great that we've narrowed it down to being grand prix though... was grand prix mid-level for it's time... "close coupled geometry to give an exceptionally lively and responsive ride" is what one 70"s ad claimed!
The Raleigh Record was the entry level "10 Speed." The Grand Prix was the next step up, so llow-end, not mid-level. Still, a nice, unique vintage frameset, perfect for fixie or SS conversion...and somebody has already done some of the work for you. Best of all it was free!
