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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-07, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 947
Posted By stevebirm

NB00XXXXX would be --Nottingham, February, 1980,...

NB00XXXXX would be --Nottingham, February, 1980, number made that month in that location.

Here's the original Raleigh memo to dealers
http://www.mindspring.com/~sblackstone/sn.jpg

Steve
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,875
Posted By stevebirm

Definetly made by Mike Melton. I don't have...

Definetly made by Mike Melton.

I don't have a closeup of the stem and bar, but it's essentially all one piece, made up from a casting for the center, wing shaped aluminum for the flat section...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-07, 05:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,520
Posted By stevebirm

I just love paris-roubaix. Forget that 3 week...

I just love paris-roubaix. Forget that 3 week long tour where you team can protect you, and a guy can get pretty high up in GC without winning a stage. P-R is real racing, especially at places like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-07, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,875
Posted By stevebirm

The gearing is only a 52 x 13. It just looks huge...

The gearing is only a 52 x 13. It just looks huge because the bike itself is short with a short wheel base.

I've a few other team bikes, and a couple in the process of being fixed up. Also a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-07, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,875
Posted By stevebirm

1986 Huffy/Raleigh team pursuit bike

So, from the thread about team labeled Huffys, It was suggested that I put up a few pics of teh actual team bikes I have. This one is from 1986, and was run only a few times. At the world...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-07, 11:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,520
Posted By stevebirm

The regular road bikes the top level guys rode...

The regular road bikes the top level guys rode were mostly Serottas, with maybe a few others. Riders at that level usually get whatever they want and the team supplies paint and decals.

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,158
Posted By stevebirm

That's not a bad bike for $200, it looks like...

That's not a bad bike for $200, it looks like it's been fixed up some, so you shouldn't have to do anything besides maintainance. I sold a nearly identical one to a friend of mine for a bit less, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-07, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By stevebirm

If the races look ok, new cones couldn't hurt. Or...

If the races look ok, new cones couldn't hurt. Or more likely, good condition old cones, as they may not be readily available. They do differ from one brand/model of hub to another, but sometimes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,520
Posted By stevebirm

So, I'll answer a few questions at once. ...

So, I'll answer a few questions at once.

The cheapie TTT bike is mine, I don't have a riders view of the bars yet. I have to do some picture taking soon.
The rear derailleur is whatever shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-07, 07:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,520
Posted By stevebirm

Nice Aerowind. I haven't seen the ladies version...

Nice Aerowind. I haven't seen the ladies version since they were new.
Huffy marketed some bikes with a similar paintjob to the actual team bikes, red with blue forks.
Raleigh USA also did some...
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