TheDocmeister
Dirt Disciple
I’ve just picked up an early 90s Raleigh Record Sprint - the unloved blacked out version… It cost me £20 and although in need of a little tlc and some bar tape it rides really nicely. I’ll post pics on a project thread later.
Question is, what are opinions on the (not) Sakae 501 frames? I don’t see any real mention of them hereabouts - or anywhere tbh.
OK so 501 tubing isn’t the lightest, but this one seems nicely finished and is light enough for a pub bike or for longer Sunday cycle track runs with my 10yr old.
Is it just that they signify the end in sight of Nottingham built bikes? Just too new to be of significant interest? Maybe they just didn’t sell a lot of them?
Answers on a postcard!
Question is, what are opinions on the (not) Sakae 501 frames? I don’t see any real mention of them hereabouts - or anywhere tbh.
OK so 501 tubing isn’t the lightest, but this one seems nicely finished and is light enough for a pub bike or for longer Sunday cycle track runs with my 10yr old.
Is it just that they signify the end in sight of Nottingham built bikes? Just too new to be of significant interest? Maybe they just didn’t sell a lot of them?
Answers on a postcard!
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