What Raleigh did I buy

[creativewaltz]

My last nice bike got stolen (Council hangar with with two d locks so probably a pro job). I dont have the space for two bikes indoors so I dropped a ton on this to commute and if someone takes it more fool them

Bicycle Vintage Medium Raleigh, Seller Refurbished, 12 speed, Mudgards and Rack | eBay

I stripped it down, regreased the bottem bracket, headtube, front and back wheel hubs and put new bearings in. I then sanded and repainted the bike a lovely green. I then added new brakepads to ensure the brakes have enough stopping power.

www.ebay.co.uk

I have no idea what model it is, the seller wasn't very helpful and actually got the wheel size wrong. They also have sprayed over the frame number as I can see it on the bottom like I usually can

My best guess its a mid late 70s based on the rear derailleur so 20-30 hi ten steel

Also the hub spacing is unusual, the front is 95 and it seems the back has been stretched from 120. I will get some alu wheels so I can stop safely on any wet commutes, and theyll pay for themselves after a couple of weeks commuting instead of the tube. Any info would be great thanks!

 

[The History Man]

The slightly tucked under, or is it just the the pics? Forks are a concern and now having read the 95 spacing……..

reminds me of one I was given a few years ago. Will drag out pic. Low end but perfectly useable subject to checking the above.

 

[creativewaltz]

The slightly tucked under, or is it just the the pics? Forks are a concern and now having read the 95 spacing……..

reminds me of one I was given a few years ago. Will drag out pic. Low end but perfectly useable subject to checking the above.

Thanks, slightly tucked under what? Probably my expert photography skills

 

[Takingabreak]

The 95 spacing is not so unusual on older bikes (Sheldon says it's 96mm so it must be)

Bicycle Frame/Hub Spacing

A bicycle frame and fork should match the wheels that are to be used in it. Older bicycles used narrower spacing, but older frames can often be spread out to match more modern wheels.

sheldonbrown.com

I had an old Raleigh with that spacing, it meant I needed to use a front hub to suit, maillard I think I used.

 

[The History Man]

The line of head tube should align with top section of forks from the side view.

found that pic:

 

[The History Man]

Coincidentally………

Curly forks

It’s got those classic curly forks..and a sprung headset! ..anyone else want to tell him https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Peugeot-Racing-Bike-Frameset-57cm-/255055836906?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[creativewaltz]

Here's my own fork picture. Looks slightly off line? Also I should find a frame number under this paint job? The guys at freeman cycles have got some hubs that will fit the strange dimensions, great customer service. Also what is the mount on the right hand fork for?

 

[creativewaltz]

The line of head tube should align with top section of forks from the side view.

found that pic: View attachment 557255

What model is this? Looks pretty identical to what I have, is the frame number on the BB?

 

[The History Man]

What model is this? Looks pretty identical to what I have, is the frame number on the BB?

Sorry long gone and I didn't keep any details. Was a basic Raleigh with 'gas pipe' tubing.

 

[novocaine]

looks like a sprite but the downtube shifters are a bit of an oddity for a flat bar.
don't think you are going to find a frame number under that paint either.

mount of the right fork leg is for an ever ready light.