1970 Raleigh Professional time capsule
09-16-09 | 10:58 PM
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1970 Raleigh Professional time capsule
I just got this 1970 Raleigh Professional Limited Edition. It has not been used in 30 years, so there is a lot of dry rot and accumulated grime. The pictures show exactly as I got it. It even came with a certificate and letter from Raleigh, sent from England.
I will be busy with a complete disassembly and cleanup. The spokes are rusted, so the wheels need to be rebuilt. I will need a 100mm or so stem, a Brooks Pro saddle, new tires and world logo hoods. Enough work to keep me busy for a couple months, can't wait to get started.
I will be busy with a complete disassembly and cleanup. The spokes are rusted, so the wheels need to be rebuilt. I will need a 100mm or so stem, a Brooks Pro saddle, new tires and world logo hoods. Enough work to keep me busy for a couple months, can't wait to get started.
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09-17-09 | 12:32 AM
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Awesome awesome find. What makes this a limited edition?
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09-17-09 | 06:17 AM
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I was hoping it was a white 1970, but this makes up for that teeny bit of disappointment. Needs a bit of work, but the frame looks spanking new.
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09-17-09 | 06:30 AM
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nice looking Raleigh. and a letter of authenticity too. that will make it even more valuable once you make it a fixie LOL
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09-17-09 | 06:35 AM
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09-17-09 | 07:12 AM
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That's what my wife's brother has (58 cm, I believe) and may want to sell.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
09-17-09 | 07:14 AM
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Wow!!!
If is rare that something really special comes along to impress but your Raleigh does the trick. Wanna trade
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09-17-09 | 07:56 AM
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Note the sticker at the bottom of seat tube. Each was 1 of an initial batch of 500.
One of my all time favorite looking bikes; I wanted one in the 70s but could never afford; they were about $450. new. Have one now though...
One of my all time favorite looking bikes; I wanted one in the 70s but could never afford; they were about $450. new. Have one now though...
09-17-09 | 09:11 AM
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09-17-09 | 09:31 AM
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More likely they are galvanized.
09-17-09 | 10:07 AM
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Nice !! That was my first race bike ... very similar to that. I may get flamed, but I like the Raleigh Pro better than Schwinn Paramounts that everyone fusses over.
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09-17-09 | 02:26 PM
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09-17-09 | 03:00 PM
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My 1970 Professional was #228. Here's my original '71 Professional. 
09-17-09 | 09:10 PM
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09-17-09 | 09:55 PM
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Yeah, that is one of the prettiest Professionals I have seen. The OP's bike looks like it should clean up just as nice.
Thanks for the clarification to my earlier question Kurt.
Thanks for the clarification to my earlier question Kurt.
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09-17-09 | 09:57 PM
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Is the geometry between the Mark IV and the Mark V the same? My 78 Pro has a 58cm top tube and a 60ish cm seat tube.
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|......GO.BROWNS........| ||'|";, ___.
|_..._..._______===|=||_|__|..., ] -
"(@)'(@)"""''"**|(@)(@)*****''(@)
