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nice!

Ill just give is a new name a late 1970 Raleigh Mystery

thanks! my best guess so far is a 1978 grand prix based on the rear mech, crank and shifter location

ah thanks for the info

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

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?

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

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...

Thanks for the info, Ill keep looking and pay a bit more for something in full working order

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/vintage-bsa-3-speed-bike-needs-tlc-/1409840351 Anyone any idea what year/model this BSA is. My recent new bike was stolen so I found this for the grand sum of £30 to commute 5 miles to work so if it gets stolen again it wont matter. I'll spend a bit on the...

Hello I have a full Shimano 105 golden arrow groupset circa 1983-6 I no longer have any use for. Would it be better to sell each component individually or as a complete set. The set is not from a single bike and something I pulled together for a project I will no longer complete Thanks

Re: Yeah, He has read the number correctly but has mis dated it by 20 years

Hello Saw this on eBay . https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154082086542?ul_noapp=true it looks to be clearly a 1985 ish Raleigh record sprint based on the the paint, decals, tubing and Shimano 105 RD. However the serial number doesn't follow the usual pattern so just wondering if anyone knows when...

Re: Hi bikejunk, thanks for the pm, couldn’t reply cos of some silly permission rule. Im sorry but I already sold the bike on eBay just yesterday! Happy hunting Regards

Re: They are buy it now prices with no offer option. I think people equate what they spent to what its worth. With alot of retro restorations you should really do it out of love since its unlikely youll get a return on the money spent.