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Re: Thanks for the replies. It has a small faded "Criterium" decal on the top tube. Looks like it was gold. The paintwork is black. The brakes are Weinmann "type 500" , brakes are Shimano EX500, front mech is Suntour 7, rear is Shimano RSX and wheels are odd 27 x 1 1/4 !

I bought this Raleigh Criterium off EBay a couple of weeks ago and It's cleaned up ok. I bought a second hand rear wheel from LBS, and put a new tyre on. Fitted new chain and bar tape. Saddle from my spares box. Does anyone know what year its from? I would like to return it to standard. How...

I will Youtube it. Even better video I have is a race at hawkstone park in 1993. In the elite race is a Raleigh pro (forgot his name) and Tim Gould who borrows a fun class riders bike, and sets off ages after the race has started

Just last week I found some video that my wife filmed of a race I was in there in 95. I am leading the charge off the start into the narrow bit. Didn't do me much good as I finished in my usual middle of the field position

Can't make it !!! My missus has been called into work so I've got to look after my kids. I was SO looking forward to this too

Count me in please.

Looks a bit odd to see everyone bare headed

So lets try for a date then ! I can make any Sunday for the foreseeable. Meeting up somewhere near Stow daj?

Thanks for the reply daj, we'll make a plan for a jaunt soon then. Sunday mornings are best for me, but can do other days.

Hi, anyone near me (Stratford on Avon) up for a ride out in the New Year? Got both MTB and road bike. Fitness level improving after 15 years break, now up to 50 miles on the road at about 15mph ave.

In the early 90s I was lucky enough to go on a training / instuction course in Portugal with Mr Gould (and Fred Salmon). Top bloke indeed. I'll look out for that book.

Pencil me in for my 1st Retrobike event. I'll be on me 93 Eldridge

I'm near Stratford.

daj, I stopped riding in 95, back then I raced and was quite fit. Got overweight over the years, so at beginning of this year began riding again. Slowly losing weight and getting fitter, but know there's a way to go yet. Also been out of touch with all things cycling, so assume things have...

Gerry, the original seat I just took off mine was a different shape to yours and had red rails. GMC mine weighs 11.6 kg according to the wifes WiFit board. beavis, still remember it cost £780 new. So if Gerry paid £50 that means its cost me £43 a year in depreciation