John Tomac Signature Model Raleigh

[Obi-Juan]

spectacular

 

[uno-speedo]

Sadly, the long-time custodian of this bicycle, Nigel Higgins of John Atkins Cycles, sadly passed away a few days ago. I didn't know Nigel that well, but we became good friends. He was a courageous man. RIP fella.

 

[CCMDoc]

Such sad news.

 

[rumpfy]

Sorry to hear about Nigel.
Glad you were able to make the human connection and carry the torch on a rad bike.

The question is…have you ridden it?

 

[CCMDoc]

Sorry to hear about Nigel.
Glad you were able to make the human connection and carry the torch on a rad bike.

The question is…have you ridden it?

That IS the question …

 

[uno-speedo]

I haven't ridden it, yet...

 

[7Speed]

Not even for a quick spin? You have a lot more discipline than me!

 

[uno-speedo]

The age of the bike, repair costs if needed. And I might fall in love with it. I'm not as brave as @CCMDoc !

 

[CCMDoc]

The age of the bike, repair costs if needed. And I might fall in love with it. I'm not as brave as @CCMDoc !

Oh there’s no “might” about falling in love with it and the way it rides.

And now I must go out for a spin …

 

[lankshear1976]

I'm very proud to own this Litespeed JT Raleigh. It's in impeccable condition for a +30-year old bike.

I plan to replace the stem with the Superlite version and the headset with an XTR.

I'll have a write-up and more photos on my website soon.

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Wow that’s a special frameset indeed