We recently acquired a Raleigh Record Ace, Post War, that will soon be for sale. Looking through some recent catalogs, I found this brochure for the retooled RRA. Pretty cool. The bike was available with endless options, the closest to building a custom bike I have seen from a large bicycle manufacturer. Amazing features. I … Continue reading Raleigh Record Ace Post War brochure
Collection of Raleigh headbadges
Raleigh headbadges from 1950s-1980s
Cool bikes seen at the Vintage Vagabond ride
early 1970s Cinelli. repaint, after a cracked bottom bracket was repaired.A rack of bicycles at the lunch stop. The Hill Cycle I rode, a beautiful wood rim restored Umberto Dei track bike, a fixed gear converted Scapin, and a mid to late 1960s Carlton. Rack 2- Peugeot PX-10 converted to a fixed gear with early Schwinn … Continue reading Cool bikes seen at the Vintage Vagabond ride
Elite light for British bikes
After posting photos of the lamp brackets for the Raleigh, I thought it might be inclusive to then also post pictures of the light that would fit on it. It slides onto the bracket. It is battery powered, not that bright. This is new old stock. $45