Coincidentally, I also grew up in Plympton and owned a Raleigh Marauder (long gone though) bought from Battery Cycle Works ✌️
My brother had a Dynatech from Battery Cycle Works in 1994, but I don't think it has the sticker on it.
The frame is a 1993 Raleigh M Trax Duo Tech, the ones that had two ti tubes bonded into an alloy headtube and a cromo rear triangle. So it's not exactly a race-weight frame.
Deep down I knew the sensible answer was to not take the risk doing something dumb like using a potentially rusted frame. It's just a shame to not be able to use this frame, from my first proper MTB owned since 1994, for anything more than a wall hanger :/
I've got a retro MTB frame that's slated to be used on an incoming smart trainer, but the rear triangle is a bit on the rusted side. There's a bit of worming under the paint on the mid seat tube, and loads of surface rust on the seat and chain stays. What's the worst that can happen if one of...
Raleigh Thunder Road Retnolds 531 mtb framset. 21.75 inches centre to centre. Jead tube 160 mm long, 1 1/8 fork steerer.
Plènty of patina but nothing particularly bad or fatal. Can include original steel handlebar. Also includes parts shown in the photos.
£30 posted in UK. Pp friends and...
I reckon I probably got the only NOS MT4 in existence, thanks to you for keeping it safely stored all those years. It's too beautiful not to keep, and I figure it'll be my widow or kids who end up selling it, when I'm pushing up daisies. I used it as a weekly rider for a year or so, but for now...
I have a question for thee.
What's the current going rate for shipping a bike or a frame within the UK? I've been away from the retrobike buying / selling scene for a good few years so I have no idea now. Inflation has taken its toll I'm sure.
Also, do bike shops still give away bike boxes...
Splitting my Raleigh M Trax / Dynatech "Diablo STX"
Asking price: £65 collected (Plymouth) or £75 posted UK. Open to offers on price and splitting.
Paypal gift, or buyer pays the fees.
Size: 19.25"
Frame: M Trax Duo Tech with Ti top and down tubes, alu alloy head tube, cro-mo rear triangle...