Re: [CR] Seeking help- dating an old Raleigh "Sports" model lightweight 10-speed

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Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:39:44 -0400
To: Steven Tallides <sjt78@yahoo.com>
From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] Seeking help- dating an old Raleigh "Sports" model lightweight 10-speed
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Steven Tallides wrote:
>Sheldon,
>Thanks for your help in identifying this bike's
>vintage. A friend of mine who works at probably the
>oldest bike shop in Buffalo, NY (Rick's Cycles) also
>thought it was imported somehow and never officially
>sold in the US. He's seen a lot of old Raleighs, but
>never one like this. I haven't decided what I will do
>with the bike. There is a good chance I will strip
>the frame all components and build me up a nice unique
>fixie with some spare parts I have. This bike is not
>a museum piece so I might as well ride it, and ride it
>well. Thanks again.
>-Steven Tallides

That could be a lot of fun, I've always liked the ride of those old Raleighs. However, before you get too heavily involved in upgrades, check out this page: http://sheldonbrown.com/raleigh26

The main issue is the crank/bottom bracket.

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