need a second opinion on a raleigh frame
02-04-10 | 08:22 PM
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need a second opinion on a raleigh frame
based on the serial number, i know it was made around november 1981 in malaysia. based on raleigh's 1981 catalog i believe its a rapide, can anyone confirm this? or perhaps im wrong?
(says: "carbon steel tubing")
sorry for the crappy phone pictures. i am without a working camera at the moment
(says: "carbon steel tubing")
sorry for the crappy phone pictures. i am without a working camera at the moment
02-04-10 | 08:34 PM
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Assuming it is a 1981 Rapide, they were really bottom end, heavy bikes. I would not put any money into one for sure. If you have some parts laying around and just want a foul weather bike, it would be OK.
02-04-10 | 09:10 PM
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02-05-10 | 09:21 AM
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+1. And if you're thinking of painting it, I can give you some great ideas for the graphics!
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