Raleigh Pioneer info needed please

[widowmaker]

Hi

I have seen a bike for sale outside someones garage.

I had a quick look and from what I can make out its a Raleigh Pioneer (I think) in burgundy, lightweight 4130 cromo frame. It has RSP hubs front and rear.

Assuming it is a Pioneer is it worth buying, the price is £60 ?

 

[barry2017]

Not really, unless you like it.

 

[widowmaker]

Not really, unless you like it.

Thanks

 

[kampos]

Some of those Pioneers are great bikes ; I don't recall a burgundy one but the old Pioneer Trails etc. were fundamentally 29'ers YEARS ahead of the curve. I'd give 60 quid for one of those.

 

[widowmaker]

Some of those Pioneers are great bikes ; I don't recall a burgundy one but the old Pioneer Trails etc. were fundamentally 29'ers YEARS ahead of the curve. I'd give 60 quid for one of those.

I only had a quick look over it, it was maroon/burgundy, shimano brake levers, cantis, 4130 cromo tubing and the hubs were shiny alloy with RSP on them, possibly Raleigh Special Products ?

Ill drive by tomorrow and have another check

And it was £40 and not £60 :facepalm:

 

[barry2017]

I never said they weren't good. I merely said they weren't worth any money.

 

[widowmaker]

I never said they weren't good. I merely said they weren't worth any money.

I know

I am a sucker for Raleighs of that age, just don't know much about the Pioneer.

As long as its not built and designed like the (dare I type the word) activator

 

[Rampage]

Whats wrong with the Activator?!

I have a RSP (Raleigh Special Products) hubs here and it's pretty low end.

 

[ExeterJake]

Do it! £40 is great. We sell lots of pioneers in our Store second hand. People love them!

 

[widowmaker]

Do it! £40 is great. We sell lots of pioneers in our Store second hand. People love them!

Ill go and have a look tomorrow armed with £40

Although do I need yet another bike :facepalm: