Identification Help
#1
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formerly turdsandwich
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Charlotte, NC
Bikes: 1993 Specialized Allez Pro, 1984 Trek 520, 198? Ross Mt St Helens, 1980 Raleigh Super Gran Prix, 197? Raleigh Gran Prix SS City Banger, 2012 Lynskey ProCross Disc
Identification Help
I believe it's a 1965 Schwinn (determined by serial #) but don't know what model it might be.
Any clues?
Here's 1 pic of the frame. If you need others, let me know.
Any clues?
Here's 1 pic of the frame. If you need others, let me know.
#3
Thread Starter
formerly turdsandwich
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 425
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From: Charlotte, NC
Bikes: 1993 Specialized Allez Pro, 1984 Trek 520, 198? Ross Mt St Helens, 1980 Raleigh Super Gran Prix, 197? Raleigh Gran Prix SS City Banger, 2012 Lynskey ProCross Disc
well that sucks.
#4
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: Formerly...1978 Proteus, 1981 Miyata 912, 1983 Schwinn Paramount, 1962 Raleigh Sports Deluxe, 1976 Alan Super Record.
I'd have to agree. A '70s Huffy was my first vintage bike, I learned lots of stuff working on it. Not worth building up though, if you just have the frame. (In my opinion.)
#5
Thread Starter
formerly turdsandwich
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From: Charlotte, NC
Bikes: 1993 Specialized Allez Pro, 1984 Trek 520, 198? Ross Mt St Helens, 1980 Raleigh Super Gran Prix, 197? Raleigh Gran Prix SS City Banger, 2012 Lynskey ProCross Disc
no i have all the components and they seem to be in fairly serviceable condition. luckily i found this in my grandparents garage. i guess I'll just clean it up, maybe paint it, and just make it into a single speed beater bike. the thing that sucks is i was looking forward to maybe putting together a vintage bike from something found. guess i'll have to keep looking.
i just got into bikes so i have already learned a ton by just taking it apart and reading through the forums and sheldon brown's site while trying to clean it up and figure out what type of bike it might be.
i just got into bikes so i have already learned a ton by just taking it apart and reading through the forums and sheldon brown's site while trying to clean it up and figure out what type of bike it might be.
#6
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: Formerly...1978 Proteus, 1981 Miyata 912, 1983 Schwinn Paramount, 1962 Raleigh Sports Deluxe, 1976 Alan Super Record.
Find out your size, keep reading this forum, and be patient. It's a good way to find a great bike!
Last edited by Yogurt; 03-30-08 at 05:56 PM.
#8
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formerly turdsandwich
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Charlotte, NC
Bikes: 1993 Specialized Allez Pro, 1984 Trek 520, 198? Ross Mt St Helens, 1980 Raleigh Super Gran Prix, 197? Raleigh Gran Prix SS City Banger, 2012 Lynskey ProCross Disc
Found a bike.
Raleigh Super Grand Prix w/ Suntour/Sugino components
on ebay $56, no shipping, I can pick it up.
Hope it works out OK for me.
Any tips, tricks, info, do's, dont's, etc. are welcomed.
Thanks
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ksid=p3907.m29
Raleigh Super Grand Prix w/ Suntour/Sugino components
on ebay $56, no shipping, I can pick it up.
Hope it works out OK for me.
Any tips, tricks, info, do's, dont's, etc. are welcomed.
Thanks
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ksid=p3907.m29
#9
juneeaa memba!


Joined: Oct 2003
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From: boogled up in...Idaho!
Bikes: Crap. The box is not big enough...
the derailleur, of course, is really a suntour. the front derailleur is a replacement, I believe. the stem shifters are, again, suntour, badged as raleigh. The super grand prix is a grand prix with alloy rims, bar end shifters and upgraded drivetrain. they really are a good riding bike, far beyond their cost when new. You'll have fun!
#10
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Bikes: Snazzy* Schwinns, Classy Cannondales & a Super Pro Aero Lotus (* Ed.)
I believe you hit a solid double, maybe a triple. Great deal. When you pick it up post us some pics.
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