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Just seen the Facebook ad: shame I missed it first time round - I bought it on eBay for more! Still, I can't complain: I'm loving the ride and with 105 groupset and Dura Ace additions, it still feels like a bargain. Rode it tonight properly for the first time: 36km and a big smile on my face!

No way! That might even be the same bike! So what's the story? How did your come across it?

You guys are *genius*! I've just looked up the 1986 catalogue and believe I've found it: a Ventura! Thank you all for your input; chapeau and full respect for your knowledge!

That's interesting - well, maybe I misread the serial number completely!

Thank you! That's really useful! Odd about the date: I looked up the serial number and it suggested that 'W' stood for Worksop, and that plant closed around 1980, and that '6' was for 1976. But I'm no expert. But great tip: I'll have a look at catalogues from the early 1980s! But thank you for...

Thank you! I did look at the catalogues but couldn't see anything that matched. And I only thought 1976 because of the serial number. Someone has put newer components on (105, Dura-ace), but I'm no expert as to age!

Hi everyone - I'm a newbie on here so be gentle with me..! I bought this Raleigh on eBay at the weekend. According to the serial number it was made in Worksop in April 1976. I've had a look at some of the catalogues here and elsewhere, but can't see exactly what model it is. Any...