Recent content by Tom Fox

Thanks, good to have my suspicions confirmed by a HQ afficionado. Yes mine is 531c and (from a layman's perspective, at least) not something I'd call a shocker. But it's clearly not a 'real' HQ either. The serial number on the BB is definitely not a HQ number - it's ??M86556, with the first two...

Thanks, that's useful. Yes the photo is that way just because it's the way it has been hanging in the garage. I think you are right about the spec being quite basic. Most components are Shimano e.g. Tourney brakes. The rear deralleur is SunTour Honor. My understanding is that from 81-89...

I'm considering donating a dark green 1961 Raleigh ladies bike that my mother has owned from new to a social enterprise to do up and sell on. Before I do, I'd be grateful for advice on its value and whether it might be of interest to collectors. I think it's the Roadster model - it has 4 speed...

I have owned a 10-speed Harry Quinn bike with Reynolds 531c frame and forks for about 25 years, having bought it second hand in the late 1980s. It has sat unused for about 20 years and I'm considering donating it to a social enterprise to do up and sell on. Before I do, I'd like some idea of its...