Raleigh Technium PRE
 

Had a club meeting at one of my brother's garage today - besides all the motorcycles he got kicking around, I noticed a Raleigh (USA) Technium PRE in what appears to be complete and original condition. The frame is very nice, very few scratches, and given the indexed SunTour derailleurs, DiaCompe aero brakes, all the reflectors still intact I'm assuming that the bike is all original.

I'll freely admit I know nothing about the late 80's American Raleigh, so I'm open to opinions from the group regarding desirability, is it worthwhile picking up (other than a bike in nice condition that can be bought cheap enough), etc. I'm especially open to opinions/reports on what the bike is worth in the current market. Since it's all original, I'd probably want to keep it in that condition, as opposed to doing a single speed, etc.

Thanks,

Look like this one?
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57...b/001Large.jpg
This bike is as it came from the factory with the exception of tires and saddle. It is an aluminum main triangle with bonded steel chain and seat stays. I rode this bike for about a season and a half, and had no problems with it. Not super light at 24# but responsive enough. If you ride on rough chip seal or other rough surfaces regularly you may find the ride a little on the harsh side, but on decent surfaces it was fine for me. As far as value, I would think in good condition and ride ready, $150 to $200

Exactly - thanks for the input. Extimated price is a bit more than I was hoping to hear, but then it sure didn't appear to be a low line cheapie. By the way, I failed to notice: Are we talking 700c or 27" wheels?

My brief experience with a Technium dittoes crazyb. I bought the Raleigh below at a garage sale. It's a 1986 model based on the Suntour LePree deraileurs. It was in great shape and I thought I was going to upgrade the components and make it one of my main bikes. I tried riding it a few times and thought it was too harsh a ride and I just could not find a comfortable position for me on this bike. I sold it on craigslist for $65. I did some research on ebay and found a number of Techniums for sale at over $100, but most were not selling. Mine did not have index shifters or aero brakes. I still feel it was one of the best looking bikes I've ever found.

I had one, it got stolen. :( Someday, I'll replace it. For now I'm riding a 410 tubed Raleigh Capri that's okay.

Mine has 700x23 on it. I would offer way less than $150 on an old dusty bike in the back corner of a brothers garage.