Thanks Jerry. I've heard that the 531 sticker was often copied.
>From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
>To: John Barry <usazorro@yahoo.com>, II LONG <r4959l@msn.com>,
>classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: Re: [CR]Raleigh Grand Prix
>Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:04:57 -0700 (PDT)
>
>I bought my wife a Grand Prix in the late 70's. Most definitely NOT 531 of
>any sort. The Grand Prix was the equivalent of the Peugeot UO-8, i.e. a
>good entry level lightweight, but nothing exotic. I'd be surprised if the
>Grand Prix was ever built with 531. BTW, there is currently a Grand Prix
>frameset on eBay in quite nice condition. One wonders what the value of a
>Grand Prix frameset is, though. Much like trying to sell a UO-8 frameset.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry Moos
> Big Spring, TX
>
>
>
>
>John Barry <usazorro@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Richard,
>
>Is there a serial number on your Grand Prix? I can't make a definitive
>statement on it, but I have no recollection of that model having been built
>with 531 tubing. Through the 70's, they were made of 20-30 tubing, and I
>believe that at some point in the 80's they were made with 501or 555 tubing
>(and paint schemes more like the one that is on yours).
>
>Regards,
>
>John Barry
>Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
>
>----- Original Message ----
>From: II LONG
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 2:29:27 AM
>Subject: [CR]Raleigh Grand Prix
>
>Just picked this up from a junk pile and it seem to be in decent condition.
>Lavender head tube with decals fading from lavender to celery green. 105
>components, plus some SR. 531 tubing, and says Raleigh USA on the top tube.
>Sealed bearing hubs and BB. Continental tubular tires (junk). Bike is
>mainly celery green and just a little rust here and there. Steep angles and
>short chain stays. Is anyone familiar with this bike who might tell me
>about the history and value? I will restore it regardless, as this was the
>first type of racing bike I owned back it the seventies.
>
>
>P.S. I just finished my first restored Donor bike to be given to individual
>who needs transportation to work. A VolksCycle, whatever that is. I
>polished ever inch of aluminum on that bike until you could see yourself.
>Plus the usual rebuilding of anything with bearings, truing of wheels,
>correcting bends in the forks, rear triangle, derailleur mount and rims. It
>was an excellent experience in many ways, and pay back for favors from the
>LBS. I hope I see it some day rolling off to work.
>Regards,
>Richard Long
>Temecula, CA
>
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