I'm going to look at, and consider buying, a Raleigh Competition this morning. The bike has the following componients: Mavic Model E G 40 - 27" wheels, Avocet touring leather seat, Shimano 600 headset and derailer, Super Maxy Sugino aluminum crank, Shimano 105 aluminum pedals, Exage Sport brakes.

The bike is a light blue color with gray headtube and trim.

Is anything on this bike stock?

1986. While not light blue it had 600EX.

https://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_raleigh_cat_usa86.html#

Thanks!

The bike I'm looking at must be earlier, it has 27 inch wheels. When did the Raleigh Competition switch over to 700c?

Edit: I'm finding blue & silver Competitions displayed in the 1973 and in the 1975 catalog.

I don't think Competitions ever had 27 wheels.

^ I would agree. In the '70s they would have been sew-ups, which were 700c.

Just looked at the '83 US catalog, and they do show 27x1 tires... hmmm

I decided to pass on this bike. It must have been rebuilt, from the frame up, using parts from another bike. I'm looking for a mostly original almost-collectible bike.

Might still be worth it, depending on the year and the condition (and price), if you're up for a project.