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Old 08-07-13 | 07:13 AM
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Bikes: '78 Raleigh Competition GS, 63 Raleigh Sports, '34 Raleigh Sports

Hello from Saint Paul, MN

I've searched for info and this site comes up a lot. Never knew the depth of the information that is available after joining.

I worked in a bike shop thirty years ago. After many years sitting behind a desk, biking only occasionally, I've found myself out of work, kids grown up, and with time to ride again. I've always had a fascination with Raleighs. I used to sell them.

I own a '63 Raleigh Sports, my significant other has a matching women's version. Also have a Raleigh Team Pro 531 racing frame built up with my old touring group comprised of Shimano 600 Arabesque/SR components. I've managed to whittle my addiction down to 2 bikes, one you have to change clothes to ride/one that is "sandal-friendly" for the quick trip to the grocery store.

Saint Paul/Minneapolis has one of the best trail systems in the country. I'll never see it all.

Love this forum. Thanks for the effort to keep it alive.

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Old 08-07-13 | 07:52 AM
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Skol!
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Old 08-07-13 | 08:53 AM
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So Good to have you Jon Hanson.
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Old 08-07-13 | 01:28 PM
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A Norwegian Twins fan? (It takes some stubborn determination to stick with them this year).
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Old 08-07-13 | 01:30 PM
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Thank you!
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Old 08-07-13 | 05:15 PM
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Old 08-08-13 | 12:16 PM
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A Norwegian Twins fan? (It takes some stubborn determination to stick with them this year).
I guess it takes some stubborn determination to stick with them in general.
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