Rhythm Thief
Legendary Member
- Location
- Ross on Wye
This is a Raleigh Dirt Cross with 20" wheels. I don't think it's anything special but lots of Raleigh bikes have a bit of a following so I thought it was worth posting.
Apparently these were made from 1996 to 1999 and can best be described as the love child of a Grifter and a mountain bike. I just love the fake suspension forks and seatpost: both are completely rigid but feature gaiters to look like suspension. It also features a sticker from another local bike charity, now defunct, indicating that I am at least the second person to refurbish it for sale.
I have no idea whether these are collectable or not, or what the value might be - I've put it up at £60 - but I thought it was interesting as a footnote from Raleigh's history. And it might be some kid's entry into the classic bike world, who knows?
Apparently these were made from 1996 to 1999 and can best be described as the love child of a Grifter and a mountain bike. I just love the fake suspension forks and seatpost: both are completely rigid but feature gaiters to look like suspension. It also features a sticker from another local bike charity, now defunct, indicating that I am at least the second person to refurbish it for sale.
I have no idea whether these are collectable or not, or what the value might be - I've put it up at £60 - but I thought it was interesting as a footnote from Raleigh's history. And it might be some kid's entry into the classic bike world, who knows?
