DUNKS Posted Sunday at 12:16 Share Posted Sunday at 12:16 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 post Share on other sites
Dave at kelton Posted Sunday at 12:39 Share Posted Sunday at 12:39 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 post Share on other sites
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Sunday at 12:40 Share Posted Sunday at 12:40 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 post Share on other sites
DUNKS Posted Sunday at 12:51 Author Share Posted Sunday at 12:51 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 post Share on other sites
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Sunday at 12:52 Share Posted Sunday at 12:52 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 post Share on other sites
wisdom Posted Sunday at 13:13 Share Posted Sunday at 13:13 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 post Share on other sites
DUNKS Posted Sunday at 13:32 Author Share Posted Sunday at 13:32 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 post Share on other sites
wisdom Posted Sunday at 15:06 Share Posted Sunday at 15:06 No expert but had bikes for over 40 yrs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DUNKS Posted Sunday at 16:08 Author Share Posted Sunday at 16:08 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 post Share on other sites
wisdom Posted Sunday at 16:10 Share Posted Sunday at 16:10 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 post Share on other sites
Modafinale Posted Sunday at 17:29 Share Posted Sunday at 17:29 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 post Share on other sites
DUNKS Posted Sunday at 19:02 Author Share Posted Sunday at 19:02 Thanks. Just fetched it it's an original. I will have a look for a date on the speed hub. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wisdom Posted Sunday at 19:08 Share Posted Sunday at 19:08 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 post Share on other sites
DUNKS Posted yesterday at 14:32 Author Share Posted yesterday at 14:32 (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 yesterday at 14:33 by DUNKS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saddler Posted yesterday at 15:01 Share Posted yesterday at 15:01 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 post Share on other sites
DUNKS Posted yesterday at 17:25 Author Share Posted yesterday at 17:25 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 post Share on other sites
saddler Posted yesterday at 17:45 Share Posted yesterday at 17:45 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 post Share on other sites
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