Impulse buy -Raleigh Record Sprint

[Cycleops]

I do like that. The black and gold is very "John Player Special".

I seem to remember that Ford brought out a black and gold 'John Player Special' Capri at that time and Raleigh were
trying to emulate that look.

 

[Teuchter]

I seem to remember that Ford brought out a black and gold 'John Player Special' Capri at that time and Raleigh were trying to emulate that look.

I had to google that for images as I've always loved both capris and that colour scheme. My dad had a couple of capris over the years but before I was old enough to get a shot. Once I was old enough to drive, I worked part time at a local car auctions as a driver and got to try quite a few capris but they were for the most part pretty knackered by then

I do remember driving one particularly nice 2.8i however... the stuff of dreams to my adolescent mind.

 

[Cyclopathic]

This was my lust after bike when I was about 15. Unable to afford it I had the Raleigh Panasonic team colour bike that came with less impressive spec but was still my pride and joy for years. This one was the nuts though.

 

[andy glazzard]

This was my lust after bike when I was about 15. Unable to afford it I had the Raleigh Panasonic team colour bike that came with less impressive spec but was still my pride and joy for years. This one was the nuts though.

Thanks im'e well pleased with it

 

[Crosstrailer]

I had to google that for images as I've always loved both capris and that colour scheme. My dad had a couple of capris over the years but before I was old enough to get a shot. Once I was old enough to drive, I worked part time at a local car auctions as a driver and got to try quite a few capris but they were for the most part pretty knackered by then

I do remember driving one particularly nice 2.8i however... the stuff of dreams to my adolescent mind.

They also brought out a Ford Escort Mk2 1600 Sport JPS which was rarer than hens teeth. My brother had a 4 door version and when it was written off in an accident the owners club said it was the last JPS 4 door they were aware of

 

[bigjim]

These are great bikes and there is still a lot of them around. They bring good money on ebay if they are described correctly. I sold a nice one for £150. They must have been very popular in their day. They are light, fast and comfy to ride. I have had three of them in the last five years. They seem to have a few varients. Some with the oval downtube and some not. Two of mine had Campag DT shifters and campag rear mechs. Others with Shimano rear mechs. I've toured on mine with no problems. My current one has been modernised with STI shifters , SKS mudguards, 105 brakes and a compact chainset. I find the original saddle to be fine on all day rides. I've yet to decide whether to coldset the frame for a modern wheel but the standard wheels and hubs are pretty good and comparable to some modern stuff in regard to weight. A plus for touring is that they are a strong 36 spoke touring wheel. My LBS rates them. I don't like the look of the galvanised spokes though. I paid £49 for mine. It was covered in muck but when I washed it all off it was in mint condition apart from a scratch on the toptube. I regard mine as a very nice light tourer or clubmans bike.