Raleigh: The Great British Bicycle Company
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vcballbat
Senior Retro Guru
They have Campagnolo dropouts and Hurét derailleurs
Canuk
Senior Retro Guru
Thanks. Do you know if there was an US export model?They have Campagnolo dropouts and Hurét derailleurs
vcballbat
Senior Retro Guru
It is the US export model
Canuk
Senior Retro Guru
The undisputed flagship of Raleigh's post-war range and the finest Raleigh lightweight until the Tour de France winning machines of the SBDU in the late '70s-80s, the post-war Record Ace remains an icon of British cycle craftsmanship and style. Indeed, few bicycles have managed to combine such a quality frame with exquisite specialised components that were unique to it.
One of the most expensive bicycles of its era, it was out of reach for most, adding to its aura of exclusivity. And whilst not to the extent of its pre-war predecessor, the new RRA also established its own palmares in competitive cycle sport. In many ways, the revised RRA symbolised the dynamic resurgence of Raleigh after the War even if its own protracted gestation period reflected the challenges of the immediate post-war years.
One of the most expensive bicycles of its era, it was out of reach for most, adding to its aura of exclusivity. And whilst not to the extent of its pre-war predecessor, the new RRA also established its own palmares in competitive cycle sport. In many ways, the revised RRA symbolised the dynamic resurgence of Raleigh after the War even if its own protracted gestation period reflected the challenges of the immediate post-war years.
