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03-24-21, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by blamester
That falcon is a beauty I may steal some styling ideas and colours.
You will be a first!
Stylin with Wildwood is a bad idea. you must consider the source.
'nuff said.....
At least it IS Irish! the Harding
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10-12-21, 08:06 PM
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My latest British bike (Falcon San Remo).
10-12-21, 09:17 PM
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1973 Raleigh competition
10-13-21, 04:49 AM
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1973 Custom Holdsworth owned since new, a Christmas gift from my mom and dad
10-13-21, 09:49 AM
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1975 Raleigh Gran Sport
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10-13-21, 08:32 PM
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Still looking for my first British...
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course), 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba...I...am...done....
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course), 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba...I...am...done....
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10-13-21, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
Still looking for my first British...
10-14-21, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by merziac
There's a Soviet Union-built bike I want in England right now...does that count?
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10-14-21, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
Want something different...almost had a Graham Weigh last year, but there was some confusion about the provenance.
There's a Soviet Union-built bike I want in England right now...does that count?
There's a Soviet Union-built bike I want in England right now...does that count?
If you don't have any yet then any will be different.
Get the ball rolling with an earlier Raleigh Pro for at least a placeholder and something "cooler" will undoubtedly follow.
Not that it gets a lot "cooler" IMO.
Case in point,
. My beloved 1974 Raleigh Professional, Original and Superb
10-14-21, 04:15 PM
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No such luck. Someone bought it. Also did not get to travel there.
Beautiful bike, but Raleighs and Dawes don't speak to me. We shall see though.
Beautiful bike, but Raleighs and Dawes don't speak to me. We shall see though.
Originally Posted by merziac
It only half counts if you go and pick it up in person.
If you don't have any yet then any will be different.
Get the ball rolling with an earlier Raleigh Pro for at least a placeholder and something "cooler" will undoubtedly follow.
Not that it gets a lot "cooler" IMO.
Case in point,
. My beloved 1974 Raleigh Professional, Original and Superb
If you don't have any yet then any will be different.
Get the ball rolling with an earlier Raleigh Pro for at least a placeholder and something "cooler" will undoubtedly follow.
Not that it gets a lot "cooler" IMO.
Case in point,
. My beloved 1974 Raleigh Professional, Original and Superb
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course), 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba...I...am...done....
1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1980s Vanni Losa Cassani thingy, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981? Faggin, 1996ish Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe (most not finished of course), 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba...I...am...done....
10-14-21, 04:50 PM
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1963 Freddie Grubb Routier
Bought as a frame-set w/ original headset from a seller near Pau, France. Interesting, because T.D.F. always goes through Pau. Re-sprayed a cobalt blue and given an 8-speed configuration. It is my main ride right now, and I use it daily. Super Champion rims on B.H. Eurekas.
Bought as a frame-set w/ original headset from a seller near Pau, France. Interesting, because T.D.F. always goes through Pau. Re-sprayed a cobalt blue and given an 8-speed configuration. It is my main ride right now, and I use it daily. Super Champion rims on B.H. Eurekas.
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10-14-21, 04:56 PM
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1961 Hetchins Experto Crede (repainted by Mercian):
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10-14-21, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jdawginsc
No such luck. Someone bought it. Also did not get to travel there.
Beautiful bike, but Raleighs and Dawes don't speak to me. We shall see though.
Beautiful bike, but Raleighs and Dawes don't speak to me. We shall see though.
I've paid between $200 and $1200 for Pro frames and completes so they can be had without breaking the bank with a little luck.
That would be me, unfortunately it was damaged in shipping and I was so upset that it has been languishing ever since, need to get back on it and see if the guy I took it to will still fix it.
Been quite awhile so....
Rear wheel was cluster side in with insufficient packing.
10-14-21, 05:23 PM
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Sorry to be heretical, but I've owned three Raleigh Pros from different years and found none of them particularly good riders (and subsequently sold them off). They were all a bit too twitchy handling wise, probably because of the fairly steep frame angles compared to what I normally ride (including the Raleigh Int'l). Too each his/her/their own, I suppose.
10-15-21, 06:00 PM
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1977 Raleigh Competition GS
1978 Raleigh Professional Mark V
This is in the works now . I will have the Pro restored at some point if I like how it rides.
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10-16-21, 02:05 PM
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1952 Claud Butler Ladyback tandem
Resilion brakes, Cyclo three speed derailleur, Williams cranks
1952 Claud Butler Ladyback tandem, fillet brazed, Solite hubs, 26 x 1 1/4 Dunlop rims, original shockstop grips.
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10-16-21, 02:46 PM
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Help to identify 1950's - 1960's Raleigh? Childs Bike
Hi,
Cleaning out Dad's garage, I found my 1st bike, given to me in about 1965, it was 2nd hand then.
I am planning to restore it, so would like to find out the manufacturer, possibly one of the Raleigh heritage brands.
I will then need to locate a few parts, so some guidance on the best places to look would be very much appreciated.
This is my first post and just found I can't post photos yet.
The serial number is T3752
Tyre size is 12 1/2" x 2 1/4"
It has the vertical pull front brake mechanism which I have seen on Phillips and Rudge models.
Cleaning out Dad's garage, I found my 1st bike, given to me in about 1965, it was 2nd hand then.
I am planning to restore it, so would like to find out the manufacturer, possibly one of the Raleigh heritage brands.
I will then need to locate a few parts, so some guidance on the best places to look would be very much appreciated.
This is my first post and just found I can't post photos yet.
The serial number is T3752
Tyre size is 12 1/2" x 2 1/4"
It has the vertical pull front brake mechanism which I have seen on Phillips and Rudge models.
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10-17-21, 10:26 AM
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^ That is such a cool bike!
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10-17-21, 01:47 PM
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So hard to not love a Hetchins. 
Gotta find me one someday.
Gotta find me one someday.
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10-17-21, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bazil4696
1952 Claud Butler Ladyback tandem, fillet brazed, Solite hubs, 26 x 1 1/4 Dunlop rims, original shockstop grips.
Thanks for saving this one.
Brent
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10-25-21, 08:51 PM
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10-27-21, 09:42 AM
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I have an early 50's Hetchins. Let's see if I can add pictures. I don't have an accepted file type. I have no idea what that means. Any help would be appreciated
