Raleigh Club ID

[artgarfheinkel]

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They're not 27s, they're 26 1 1/4 inch wheels, which is correct for the date. The grips are rubber. But the real issue is whether these swept back bars are original or a later addition. Does anybody know the answer?

 

[artgarfheinkel]

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Sorry Keith, I thought you were taking about my green painted over thing.

 

[bagpuss]

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The chap who restored the Raleigh was under no illusions that it was as per a catalogue machine, and fitted parts which he had to hand or could get without spending a lot of money . Steel components would often need rechroming .He would replace parts as something more suitable /period came along .
Yes he would apply several layers of paint with a rattle can , before box lining by hand . I for one admired his work and spent many a hour with him yapping about his bicycles .