Can anyone identify this Raleigh model?

[Wolfie4560]

It's 501 with 501 bars and an unusual paint job.

 

[S-Express]

Looks like a Raleigh Amazon, but I thought the Amazon had 26" wheels. The groupset puts it around early 90s, if that helps.

 

[Wolfie4560]

I did think it was an early Pioneer but I don't believe the early Pioneers were 501 and not with this paint finish. I was hoping someone here would've owned one or knew someone that did....

 

[raleighnut]

Nice, not a Scooby what model but I'd go for a mid 90s or so bike cos of the 501.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I believe it may be a Pioneer Elite LX as shown in the 1992 catalogue here: LINK (See page 5).

Reynolds 501 and a colour scheme that looks similar to yours although it's difficult to tell if it's the same from the different lighting in the two images

 

[YahudaMoon]

Looks like the paint work is enameled with coloured flake?

Unusual for a Raleigh,

 

[raleighnut]

I believe it may be a Pioneer Elite LX as shown in the 1992 catalogue here: LINK (See page 5).

Reynolds 501 and a colour scheme that looks similar to yours although it's difficult to tell if it's the same from the different lighting in the two images

I think we may have a winner.

 

[Cycleops]

That's it, the unique rear stays to seatpost configuration positively identifies it.

 

[S-Express]

That's it, the unique rear stays to seatpost configuration positively identifies it.

Except it's not 'unique' - the aforementioned Raleigh Amazon (26") of the same era also has it..

 

[Cycleops]

I meant unique to Raleigh.

 

[Wolfie4560]

That definitely matches the spec! Thanks Phil, you seem to have found it. Great link BTW. One to bookmark for future reference. I'm quite pleased with the bike for £15

 

[Cycleops]

For £15 that's a great buy. I see that paint finish down here quite often on Raleighs.

 

[S-Express]

I meant unique to Raleigh.

 

[Cycleops]

OK clever dick.

 

[S-Express]

OK clever dick.

I think what you meant to say was "thanks, I didn't know that". You're welcome.