What the hell is this??

[bikeworkshop]

Looks like some people are bringing knowledge to bear here, but you can edit the post title to include "raleigh" might draw some more in.

 

[Frootle]

You guys are *genius*! I've just looked up the 1986 catalogue and believe I've found it: a Ventura! Thank you all for your input; chapeau and full respect for your knowledge!

 

[KermitGKona88]

1987 Ventura

 

[bikeworkshop]

Ace.
Ventura!
Bike detectives

 

[pigman]

Ace.
Ventura!
Bike detectives

Give over ....

 

[LondonClassic]

Completed this very excercise myself not that long ago.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/£15-mystery-bike-dawes-north-kent.480687/

 

[Frootle]

Completed this very excercise myself not that long ago.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/£15-mystery-bike-dawes-north-kent.480687/

No way! That might even be the same bike! So what's the story? How did your come across it?

 

[Frootle]

No way! That might even be the same bike! So what's the story? How did your come across it?

Just seen the Facebook ad: shame I missed it first time round - I bought it on eBay for more! Still, I can't complain: I'm loving the ride and with 105 groupset and Dura Ace additions, it still feels like a bargain. Rode it tonight properly for the first time: 36km and a big smile on my face!

 

[LondonClassic]

Its still a decent bike. Glad it got to a good home.