Raleigh 20.5” mid1980’s racing cycle

[SueW]

Raleigh 653 retro style racing cycle - mid 1980's
20.5" frame Cinelli bars and stem (alloy)
Campagnolo head set
Campag seat pillar. Selle Royal saddle
Universal side pull brakes
Campag chain set 39/52 rings
Zeus pedals.
Mavic open 4CD rims 700 s/s spokes 32 front and rear
Shimano 600 f&r changers & 600 levers
Shimano hubs 105

Unused for the last 22 years it has a very slight dent in the top tube and the usual dings and scratches only to be expected from a 30+year old bike but these do not detract from a lively ride with top class equipment

£500 please

Cash on collection (Barnsley Area) or bank transfer if preferred

 

[SueW]

Re: Raleigh

Still looking for a new home
Quietly sleeping in the workshop, raring to go with a decent pair of legs.
Plenty of good quality pictures if you are interested, please e mail me

 

[SueW]

Lots of people looking, but no feedback received though

In view of this fact, I have to consider I am asking too much for this lovely bike

Price reduced to £425

Not even a weeks wage!

 

[SueW]

price reduced
Now £350

 

[col2019]

Re:

some people don't get £425 a weeks wage !

 

[SueW]

No, you are right! I would like to for one
However, quality counts and this is a gem

 

[legrandefromage]

Given the condition of the bike offered and the sold prices on ebay for the same model in better condition, you may want to rethink your price

 

[SueW]

Re:

Thank you, I am open to constructive advice

 

[col2019]

Re:

its not a good market at moment for bikes of that period,every one seems to want the latest bikes,the carlton ive got for sale the paint work costs as much as iam asking for it

 

[SueW]

Just had a look on eBay, there is only one comparable bike and that is £399
I might just end up stripping the bike down and selling the components at a bike jumble when they get going again
But thanks for your input