Raleigh Olympian - any idea on the year?
09-25-07, 10:02 PM
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Raleigh Olympian - any idea on the year?
I've got an old maroon Raleigh Olympian that I was told was purchased sometime in the 70s. I cannot find any dating before the 80s or with a 502 seat tube, which is what mine says. I think, and I'll check again when I have a bit more time, that the serial number is 2KMD649. Anyone know where I can find info on this bike? Or know anything about it? I've searched around quite a bit in the past and recently and have had no luck. It was purchased in Milwaukee, but I doubt that matters much, just thought I'd toss it in there.
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09-25-07, 10:19 PM
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an Olympian with 502, probably means it's at least 1984. One of the Raleigh USA guys will probably be along soon.
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09-25-07, 10:42 PM
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I can help a bit... Assuming that it's not technium your are <1985. Downtube shifter bosses=84.
Heres an '83
https://www.yellowjersey.org/olympian.html
I hope that helps some.
Heres an '83
https://www.yellowjersey.org/olympian.html
I hope that helps some.
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