I was going through some paper today and forund this gem. it is a RRA catalog from 1950. I believe it come out of the Hill Cycle shop here in Philadelphia. Cool fold out catalog with component updates fro 1950. Great graphics and colors too. I like that it folds out and essentially becomes … Continue reading Raleigh Record Ace (RRA) catalog from 1950
Early 1950s Raleigh Clubman
54cm seattube x 58cm toptube(both are center to center)Bayliss and Wiley track hubs with Raleigh Record Ace front wingnuts, and aluminum axlenuts.Dunlop Special Lightweight rims in excellent condition.Early version GB Sport front brake and lever.Lovely aluminum stem.Headclip headset. Brooks saddle- I believe it is a 1960s-1970s saddle.Williams cranks set. Williams date code for the "AP" … Continue reading Early 1950s Raleigh Clubman
Raleigh RRA Record ACE 1948
Raleigh Record Ace. RRA. around 1948. Beautiful unrestored condition.21"(53cm) center to center seat tube23"(58cm) center to center top tube.Sturmey Archer AW rear hub with rare Sturmey Quick Release cable attachment, and rear wingnuts.early Brooks B-17 leather saddle.Reynolds Aluminum seatpost.RRA cranks, headset, Bottom bracketGB brakes the wheels are 27", rare Dunlop aluminum clincher rims. modern tires. It currently … Continue reading Raleigh RRA Record ACE 1948
Raleigh Record Ace Post War brochure
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
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