Re: [CR]1962 Raleigh Gran Sport

(Example: Component Manufacturers)

Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 22:53:45 +0100
Subject: Re: [CR]1962 Raleigh Gran Sport
From: "Bob Reid" <bob.reid1@virgin.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <v0421011cb91d8ec09144@[64.133.130.174]>


Sheldon wrote ;
> That sounds like the same bike. I believe there was a Rudge badged
> version too, but I can't recall the name.
> Rudge 'Rapide' - same frame and a mix of Components from each of the other two models referred to - Same cranks, Benelux Gears, GB metric '70' stem drilled down to take the brake cable onto the Coureur 66 CP's. Generic Raleigh Industries HF hubs (steel) on pattern Dunlop rims (R.I. again) same chainset as the Gran Sport. Produced in a beautiful flamboyant red with a 5 panel seat tube (wt/grn/wt/grn/wt) and white head tube. Chromed fork tips and head lugs....

Bob Reid
Stonehaven
Scotland.......