I was assembling a new Raleigh Grand Prix in '72 or 3, and one front dropout didn't look brazed. Don't remember what clued me in, but to see for sure, I took the wheel out and rapped once on the fender eyelet with whatever little wrench I was holding. The dropout fell on the floor. I guess that's why they call 'em "dropouts".
My boss the shop owner was actually mad at me, as if the fork was fine until I tapped on it... He was later convicted of racketeering - not really related, but not really unrelated either in my opinion.
Mark Bulgier Seattle, Wa USA
Pete Geurds writes:
> In a message dated 7/13/01 9:28:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> britbikes@excite.com writes:
>
>
> > I have one the infamous Raleigh Internationals with the
> > non-brazed bottom bracket.
>
> Paul,
> Congratulations on your emergence from the shadows.
> I have four Raleighs and have looked at them wondering about
> the brazing or lack of.
> I take it there must be some signs of movement, cracked paint
> at lug, rust, etc., to tip one off that there's a problem?