Raleigh record sprint
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I'd plump for 1989-90, as that was the model I once wanted as a teenager and remember it well. Later Record Sprints used smaller, more restrained decals with less bling (and Shimano Tourney SIS or Sachs Classic index derailleurs with plastic levers rather than the Light Action model shown). Older ones had even more gold anodised bits (including Weinmann calipers and non-aero levers), with the earliest versions having ovalised frame tubes (as per the Raleigh Quasar), and no index gearing; friction gears came in the shape of a Sachs Rival rear mech anodised with yet more - you guessed it - gold!*
David
*Sorry, I momentarily came over all Spandau Ballet there.
I'd plump for 1989-90, as that was the model I once wanted as a teenager and remember it well. Later Record Sprints used smaller, more restrained decals with less bling (and Shimano Tourney SIS or Sachs Classic index derailleurs with plastic levers rather than the Light Action model shown). Older ones had even more gold anodised bits (including Weinmann calipers and non-aero levers), with the earliest versions having ovalised frame tubes (as per the Raleigh Quasar), and no index gearing; friction gears came in the shape of a Sachs Rival rear mech anodised with yet more - you guessed it - gold!*
David
*Sorry, I momentarily came over all Spandau Ballet there.
Bats
Senior Retro Guru
Earliest RRS had campag 980 and suicide levers, david. The Aerospace Contour bikes had Shimano 105, Sachs Rival was loads later, 1987ish.
I'd say about 1989 for this one too. Almost all Raleighs that year had similar disgusting decal designs. Would be interesting to see how bad they made sales plummet (unless Times New Roman was in fashion?)
Serial number says all.
I'd say about 1989 for this one too. Almost all Raleighs that year had similar disgusting decal designs. Would be interesting to see how bad they made sales plummet (unless Times New Roman was in fashion?)
Serial number says all.
Tractorjon
Retro Newbie
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Thanks for the replies.
I am glad you are saying pre 1990 as i want to ride it in a vintage do here in France.
I cant see the serial number as the paint and cable guide are covering the area.
Thanks
Jon
Thanks for the replies.
I am glad you are saying pre 1990 as i want to ride it in a vintage do here in France.
I cant see the serial number as the paint and cable guide are covering the area.
Thanks
Jon
