DUNKS Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Any experts on the forum? Like a chat if there is. I am looking at a vintage 1960 bike which is in brand new, just out of the shop condition and this is impossible of course. I know that Raleigh from time to time have "anniversary" models made in China and these do sell well. I cant find any current info on this particular bike. Just spoke to a Raleigh employee and neither has he. ANYONE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 That reminds me. My young brother when asked what he wanted for Christmas in the early eighties told my father a “Raleigh Chopper”. On Christmas morning he unwrapped this. Think my father misheard him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just now, Dave at kelton said: That reminds me. My young brother when asked what he wanted for Christmas in the early eighties told my father a “Raleigh Chopper”. On Christmas morning he unwrapped this. Think my father misheard him. Have heard that one several times, I wonder if that is what Dunks is after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Have heard that one several times, I wonder if that is what Dunks is after? No it aint. My dear wife actually wore one of those out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just now, DUNKS said: No it aint. My dear wife actually wore one of those out. I don't believe you, she is an angel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 56 minutes ago, DUNKS said: Any experts on the forum? Like a chat if there is. I am looking at a vintage 1960 bike which is in brand new, just out of the shop condition and this is impossible of course. I know that Raleigh from time to time have "anniversary" models made in China and these do sell well. I cant find any current info on this particular bike. Just spoke to a Raleigh employee and neither has he. ANYONE? Do you have a photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 16 minutes ago, wisdom said: Do you have a photo? Are you the expert on vintage bikes I asked for? If so go to pm and I will give you all the details. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 No expert but had bikes for over 40 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 59 minutes ago, wisdom said: No expert but had bikes for over 40 yrs. OK You probably can help then! Question is has the Raleigh superb mens tourer with full chain guard been made as an "anniversary" bike in the last few years/ Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 If it's a 3 speed the hub usually if not always is dated. If it has derailliur gears the model type usually gives an indication. The heron badge is also a good indicator early ones were riveted on. Later ones were stickers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modafinale Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Superbe ? One original on eBay and a 125 Anniversary ladies also on eBay I expect if they made a ladies they also made a men’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted February 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Thanks. Just fetched it it's an original. I will have a look for a date on the speed hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Date will be on the hub. Look for the serial number. If it starts with a W the frame was made in worksop.Nottingham was their place and factory.When it closed,production moved abroad. they were not the Raleigh bikes of old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) OK clever clogs. and thanks. Hub is dated 78 serial number prefix is NN " cant read number it's too full of paint." Do you know where it might have been made. God it's heavy. The badge is riveted on! Edited February 23, 2021 by DUNKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Recently helped my uncle sell an older genuine British made Raleigh - one of 100 made - gold framed Anniversary model Had a lot of low-ball offers, the eventual buyer was an enthusiast who had 3 of the same model already, and the one we had was the most complete he'd ever seen, as it had only been to France for one tour after purchase. Grew up on RALEIGH made bikes from the 70's - knew a few folk with Choppers, Shoppers, Grifters, etc. Last Raleigh model I bought was about a year ago - labelled and painted IKEA as it was a folding model with a small design fault, so was sold off cheap to said private buyer in bulk = they then gave all employees one each at Xmas a few years ago. Not a bad bike - the design (manufacturing) fault is the way the handlebars don't fold as flat as designed as some muppet put the brackets on 90-deg off or some such....will get it fettled one day Get some photos of the model you have posted up - will see if I can do some checking into it A '78 hub means that part of the bike is '78 - so fingers crossed it's not a replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted February 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 2 hours ago, DUNKS said: OK clever clogs. and thanks. Hub is dated 78 serial number prefix is NN " cant read number it's too full of paint." Do you know where it might have been made. God it's heavy. The badge is riveted on! Just realized it's not NN upside down and full of paint it's W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, DUNKS said: Just realized it's not NN upside down and full of paint it's W. ....when does SPECSAVERS come out of lockdown? Easy done though - I buy all sorts of rusty junk, er, collectable tools. The good info on old rusty treasures is only really visible once they've had a molasses bath for a week or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted February 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 YER TIZ Not bad for 43 years old. Think I am going to sell it. It's heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 That's a really cool old bike 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 I love the old raleigh bikes, have bits of an old raleigh burner BMX I'm planning on rebuilding at some stage when time and funds allow. Always had burners up until I got more into the mountain bikes, got the scars and misshapen kneecap to show for it haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 I think I have an old Raleigh out in the shed. dynamo, battery pack and rod brakes, it's also got a 4 speed Sturmey Archer hub. metal mudgaurds, no Idea how old it is but it's in fair nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernIreland Posted April 17, 2021 Report Share Posted April 17, 2021 Hi Would anyone know the value of a 2001 Raleigh Max full suspension mountain bike. All original parts in good working order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavarianbrit Posted April 18, 2021 Report Share Posted April 18, 2021 The female Raleigh workers were fair game in the clubs around the Midlands when I was a young buck. They were known as bikes!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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