Recent content by The Magpie

Hi guys, just the sort of info I was after, thanks. The decals you got NeilM, I presume that's just the wording, the flames are part of the paint job? How much were they?

Re: Hi Osella, thanks for the info. I was just reading about the serial numbers on other threads and came to roughly that conclusion, so good to have it confirmed. Definitely no other stamps visible apart from the number. Almost glad it's probably not very original so I can do what I like to...

Re: Thanks MrW.Do you know much about them? Google isn't helping much, all it seems to come up with is American versions made out of Columbus steel. Was it a standard model or made to order? I don't think it's a Raleigh Special Products job because as far as I can tell those had serial...

Hi, I decided carbon frames weren't for me so returned to steel and had the fortune to acquire this Raleigh Reynolds 853 bike. Is anyone able to tell me anything about it? It seems similar to R700 models I have found pictures of, though none with this paint job which is a kind pearlescent...