Raleigh Courier - £30 Gumtree find

[Gtpulse]

I reckon 1980s. I found this one on Gumtree just now - £69 and described as “good” condition - I’d describe it as punched so hard in the face the mudguard won’t clear the downtube!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Ouch that is royally f**ked

 

[ibbz]

I reckon 1980s. I found this one on Gumtree just now - £69 and described as “good” condition - I’d describe it as punched so hard in the face the mudguard won’t clear the downtube!

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That is completely fucked! He’s charging £69 for it hahahaha!!!

 

[ibbz]

I reckon 1980s. I found this one on Gumtree just now - £69 and described as “good” condition - I’d describe it as punched so hard in the face the mudguard won’t clear the downtube!

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That is completely fucked! He’s charging £69 for it hahahaha!!! And about as good as

Should be a date on the hub, failing that the frame number should begin with N first digit is year. Its in great shape too. Lovely.

thanks!

 

[KermitGKona88]

Ah happy memories, spent many an hour working on bike like this they were so simple a pleasure to work on. Great buy for 30 quid, also they are great fun to ride so comfy. Great tribute to your Dad.

 

[Markybeau]

I reckon 1980s. I found this one on Gumtree just now - £69 and described as “good” condition - I’d describe it as punched so hard in the face the mudguard won’t clear the downtube!

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How did it not taco the front wheel?

 

[Midlife]

Silly question but is that internal cable routing for the rear brake?

 

[ibbz]

Silly question but is that internal cable routing for the rear brake?

I don’t think it’s internal - I’m going to have a look at it in the shed shortly

 

[ibbz]

How did it not taco the front wheel?

He must’ve replaced it

 

[ibbz]

Would this be any good to clean up the wheel rims and bars?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peek-33700-Polishing-Stainless-Fibreglass/dp/B007ZQM13G/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=23WPALX4JFI2Q&keywords=rim+polisher+steel+bike&qid=1663513515&sprefix=rim+polisher+steel+bike%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-2