I always wanted a Sirroco , probably my favourite 501 bicycle .Raleigh Sirroco, Saracen (as found) and Viking Hosteller
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Later models were 501SL but are quite rare.I always wanted a Sirroco , probably my favourite 501 bicycle .
I didn't know they existed ! Now I want one . Grrrrr , curses !Later models were 501SL but are quite rare.
Lovely Hosteller - now that's what I call relaxed geometry!Raleigh Sirroco, Saracen (as found) and Viking Hosteller
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At least it was a BSA .I wanted a Chopper for Christmas... something got lost in translation...
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Yes I think so if derailleur equipped. Maybe 60s if fixed/free, hub gearIt's just occurred to me, how many years do you have to rewind to find a "completely British" bicycle, i.e. without any imported components - the late 50s maybe?
Or possibly the Choppers and Shoppers of the 70s?