Re: [CR]71 Raleigh Pro on eBay

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

From: "Peter Jon White" <lists@PeterWhiteCycles.com>
To: "David G. White" <whiteknight@adelphia.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <3F81E5EB.9070400@adelphia.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]71 Raleigh Pro on eBay
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 18:07:20 -0400


What historical integrity? The Pro was never offered with Super Record parts. And I don't believe that Super Record existed when this frame was built.

Peter Jon White
Peter White Cycles
24 Hall Rd.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
603 478 0900 Phone
603 478 0902 Phax
http://www.PeterWhiteCycles.com


----- Original Message -----
From: "David G. White"
To: CaptBike@RetroRaleighs.com
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 6:00 PM
Subject: [CR]71 Raleigh Pro on eBay



> This Raleigh Pro (apparently a 1971 from the "F" serial number) looks
> mostly original to me. The seller says he is going to strip the frame
> of its parts and sell frame only! It breaks my heart. I'd love to own
> this bike. It's even in my size! (but not in my budget).
>
> http://ebay.com/<blah
>
> Perhaps Sheldon Brown can at least get photos from him for the
> RetroRaleigh website before its historic integrity is forever gone.
>
> Best Regards,

>

> David

>

> David G. White

> Burlington, VT