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Bikes: Mostly English - predominantly Raleighs

Originally Posted by Esteban32696
The Raleigh looks to be about late 1960's---early 1970's. Missing it's Brooks [ $$ ] saddle. They are well built & you will be surprised how great it will look after some elbow grease & polish. I think Huffy bikes used the Alpine name, so it is less desirable, but still decent.
The Sports looked that way for ages, and near the end of the run, and I think near the end of their run, some came with a budget Brooks saddle. Based on the plastic on the brake lever, I'd guess very late 70's. The serial number will end the speculation.
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