Hi All,
I am new to this vintage bike scene and having just bought a Raleigh 531 competition bike (waiting to pick it up) I am eyeing up an old Coventry Eagle but know next to nothing apart from the fact that a metal (?) badge indicates an older, higher quality, frame and the foil badge a newer frame.
I think I have managed to upload two pics of the bike so would be grateful anyone can shed some light on it in terms of age, quality etc. I can't see any 531 decals so assume it is not a Reynolds frame, not that that is the issue.
Many thanks and apologies if these are newbie questions!
I am new to this vintage bike scene and having just bought a Raleigh 531 competition bike (waiting to pick it up) I am eyeing up an old Coventry Eagle but know next to nothing apart from the fact that a metal (?) badge indicates an older, higher quality, frame and the foil badge a newer frame.
I think I have managed to upload two pics of the bike so would be grateful anyone can shed some light on it in terms of age, quality etc. I can't see any 531 decals so assume it is not a Reynolds frame, not that that is the issue.
Many thanks and apologies if these are newbie questions!
