Aldo Ross wrote:
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> What did Raleigh Competition GS sell for in 1978?
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> Aldo Ross
> Monroe, Ohio
Aldo,
I was 32 in 1976, about 40 pounds overweight and had been looking for my first adult bike. I was going to put together a Ron Cooper with frame and parts all from the Bikcology catalog but it was going to run around $900 for a full Campy bike and even with all Japanese parts it was going to be $750.
The local bike shop had a Raleigh Pro still in the carton, full Campagnolo, and Silver mink paint for $506 that I bought with my tax refund. At the same time my wife bought a Raleigh Competition, black with gold pinstriping and Huret Jubilee derailleurs for $249.
It was the start of a life changing event for a car enthusiast...
Regards,
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California