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Re: If you guys can strike a deal for the wheels just go for it. :)

Re: Thanks for the pic, I'm going into my LBS this week to speak to the owner re a set of new ones. If they are too expensive I will let you know if I'm interested.

Anyone know where I can get a full set of decals for a 1984 Raleigh Equipe? Regards Stuart

Re: Again thanks for the replies. I'm sorry I have no idea what RX100 wheels are as this is the first time I've delved into retro bikes, can they be fixed and whats the condition of the finish?

Re: Thanks for the reply and no offence taken, I hear what your saying about a better quality bike but initially it was more about just having an old school bike and putting it back on the road, a bit of a project if you like. Now that I have been informed that it's an Equipe it's a bit more...

So I've established that the old Raleigh I've been given is not a Sprint as the labels would suggest but is in fact an Equipe. The wheels are salvageable (and I will keep them) but I am thinking instead of stripping them getting them re chromed and rebuilt I will just buy a replacement set with...

Re: Thanks for the replies, what makes you think it's an Equipe? I would be delighted if it was as I bought one new in the mid 80`s. I had a wee look into Sachs Hurst it seems they were bought by SRAM. The research I did says the rear mechanism is from 1984 so your guesstimate were spot on.

Hi I was recently given a Raleigh road bike from a friend. He has owned it for about 15 years and bought it second hand. The bike has been painted white but the front of it is a metallic grey or gunmetal colour which I believe to be the original. It is fitted with a six speed cassette and as...