retrobiker273891
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Can your seasoned eyes tell me which is good/better/value for money.
Shall keep this thread to add more as I find.
The Orange is highest regarded around here right?
What about the Raleigh? I would tend to that one at the moment as cheaper if not much in either and looks crisp. Is XL too big for 5' 10" though? A bit too big is ok if you like riding hills iirc?
Reading up more on the forum these Raleighs are highly regarded it seems?
Marin seems pricey for a knocked about looking bike with none original fork.
Shall keep this thread to add more as I find.
For Sale - Early 90s Orange Clockwork. 18"
An early era Orange Clockwork with original Shimano LX groupset. Beautiful steel frame in Matt black. The paint is a little tarnished with light surface rust in places but this is purely cosmetic. 7 Speed LX groupset with trigger shifters. The left hand one doesn't match the right but it's very...
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For Sale - Raleigh MTrax 1000L
up for grabs is a really nice Raleigh M-Trax 1000L Size XL Titanium (paint colour!) Mavic 238 rims on alivio hubs, both true Good period tyres Gripshift One gripshift pod is damaged, other than that It’s mechanically sound, no rust, rides really well. Paint is in really good condition, there...
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Marin Bear Valley SE 15.5 1997 | in Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Gumtree
Marin Bear Valley SE with rigid forks 1997. (These bikes were sold with suspension forks but 20 plus years later they are difficult to service) .Quality bike from quality maker. Double butted chromoly frame. Some chips scratches on frame but decals intact. 15.5". Suit r
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The Orange is highest regarded around here right?
What about the Raleigh? I would tend to that one at the moment as cheaper if not much in either and looks crisp. Is XL too big for 5' 10" though? A bit too big is ok if you like riding hills iirc?
Reading up more on the forum these Raleighs are highly regarded it seems?
Marin seems pricey for a knocked about looking bike with none original fork.
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