Raleigh Racer

[rogerroger]

Hi new to the forum so hello to everyone, I have rather a nice Raleigh racer and wonder if anyone can shed any light onto how old this particular model is, it has on the frame " Record Sprint , Designed in Nottingham Built in England. 501 Reynolds tubing. SAKAE SXC .

 

[Soltydog]

HI Roger & welcome.
IIRC the Record Sprint was out around the mid 80s, but I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along soon to give more info

 

[Fab Foodie]

HI Roger & welcome.
IIRC the Record Sprint was out around the mid 80s, but I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along soon to give more info

Hi Roger, I'd say slightly earlier than that, early 80s. Chap up the road has one, black with gold decals?
Rode nicely IIRC.

 

[Soltydog]

I'd say slightly earlier than that, early 80s.

You're right. I left school in 86 & a mate had one when we were about 3rd year (83ish) so early 80's is more accurate

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

Roger welcome to the forum!

I have posted the photo and the original spec of your bike from a Raleigh 83 catalogue below:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5356515/ral83_08.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5356515/ral83_09.jpg

 

[HLaB]

Hiya,

I don't much a bout 80's bikes but the one in RAFN's pic it looks nice

 

[rogerroger]

thanks for all the info chaps and guess it is early 80s then I will keep it as it does ride well I have a new Trek but there is something about these older bikes they seem to ride so well.
Thank you all . . . . Roger

 

[TheDoctor]

That'll be the 'steel is real' coming through.
They are nice bikes, those. Had one once, wish I hadn't got rid...

 

[bauldbairn]

Hello Roger and Welcome to the CC forums.

I had a Raliegh Europa and always wanted a 501 Record in the 80's - it looked a bit less "boy racerish." B)

 

[rogerroger]

Hi Doctor I can undertstand you regretting getting rid of your bike as they are getting harder to find now, I have another 2 Raleigh racers and I will put their details on here soon to see if anyone can give me some info on them they are both in excellent condition too . . . . Roger

 

[Muddyfox]

Hello Roger and Welcome to the CC forums.

I had a Raliegh Europa and always wanted a 501 Record in the 80's - it looked a bit less "boy racerish."

I had a red europa as well .. it was an upgrade from my blue arena

Simon

 

[zexel]

I had Record Sprint too!

This was mine, I replaced the chainset/shifters with Shimano 105 though.