Re: [CR]help dating a Raleigh

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:38:07 +0000
From: "Hilary Stone" <hilary.stone@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: J Andrew monroe <drewmonroe@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]help dating a Raleigh
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cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

The frame dates from 1984 - I think it is Record Ace 12 - only two models used SunTour ends, the Record Ace 12 and the Classic 15 which may have had an identical frame but I think had more clearances.

regards

Hilary

J Andrew monroe wrote:
> I have built up a neat little path racer with an old Raleigh that has
> been kicking around my shop for some time, and have not been able to get
> a date/model on the frame. It has Suntour dropouts, Reynolds 531
> tubeset, a "hand made in England" sticker on the chainstay and a
> headbadge that says
> "The Raleigh
> Nottingham England"
>
> serial # is WB4300165
>
> pictures can be seen here:
> http://www.drewfusnation.com/fixedgearcustoms.htm
>
> any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Drew Monroe
> Bike Club Bicycles
> http://www.bikeclubva.com
> Arlington/Falls Church VA USA
>
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