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    Information needed on full chrome raleigh.

    Re: So I don't know if you'd consider that flush with the frame. It's the old cotter pin right? That's the only part of the bottom bracket that can with the bike. I've remeasured and it's definitely 70mm, unless I'm measuring wrong...? Thanks for all the replies and help guys. Just tried...
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    Information needed on full chrome raleigh.

    Hello Shaun, you wouldn't happen to know what BB I would need would you? I've measured the BB shell being at 70mm which would mean I need an Italian BB. I've also read elsewhere that the threading could be 26 tpi rather 24 tpi, I've not been able to find any other information.
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    Information needed on full chrome raleigh.

    Thanks Shaun, you've hit the nail on the head there. Code is exactly the same as the one you showed. Mine must have been the blue one at some point but the blue and the decals has been removed. It also has a braze-on for the rear derailleur so would signify 10 speed. I'll post some photos up...
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    Information needed on full chrome raleigh.

    After receiving the bike today, the past owner told me there was a 'Blue lacquer' that he peeled off a year ago or so to make the bike full chrome. Looking at some of the photos on google of the carlton cobra I can see a few with the blue he mentioned. It has a raleigh headbadge and the only...
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    Information needed on full chrome raleigh.

    I previously had a falcon panther frame which needed a total respray due to be left outside for a extended amount of time. I've sanded it down and primed it and have found it's got quite a few dents to the frame and going to cost me a lot more to restore than I previously thought. Decals going...
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