Help with 1980 team Raleigh

[BikeBuilder]

I think it was closed early 80's off the top of my head so yes I agree it doesn't tally as 84 so should be 74. The design is as per the 1983 team replica from what I can see so it is maybe a copy but I cannot corroborate this beyond the stamp details either way.

 

[Midlife]

Third digit is zero so that's 1980 . Raleigh nicked the W from Carlton when Worksop closed 1981 and frames built in Nottingham carried the W moniker.



Shaun

 

[BikeBuilder]

Midlife, you are correct so apologies Newbie, I am tired and appeared to skip the third triple 0. A 1980 would possibly correspond to a Raleigh Team Professional but without a photo of the whole frame it is hard to tell.

http://cycleexifcom.c.presscdn.com/wp-c ... eigh-1.jpg

Does this link look like the full bike? if so then yes I would say it appears to be right. After that give Raleigh a call and interrogate their records for exacting information.

 

[Matt@velochic]

That's the one.
Braced on shifters
Clipped on top tube cable
Raised bottle cage fixings
Same seat stays
Can't see the BB cable routing but that's close enough.

 

[Midlife]

Does it have 3 holes for a head badge? If so then yes it is.

A refiniushed Carlton Pro would have an undrilled head badge foir a decal.

Nice example and looks my size

Shaun

 

[Matt@velochic]

Yes Shaun, 3 holes ;-)
You buy me all the bits to build it up and I'll let you have a ride on it

 

[Matt@velochic]

Re:

Yes Shaun, 3 holes.
If you buy me all the bits to build it, you can have a ride on it

 

[Midlife]

I'd build that up with Jap stuff,........... But that's just me

Shaun