Raleigh Record Sprint frame number issue

[creativewaltz]

Hello

This looks to be a very good condition Raleigh record sprint with a lot of original parts near me in London. My only concern is the serial number is not what I expect of these frames. Any idea why it doesn't conform to the W/N system?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154082086542?ul_noapp=true

Thanks!

 

[raleighnut]

Well it's a late 80's bike for a start not 60's so Worksop was closed. I know they used the W prefix for a time at Nottingham but I'd reckon that was built after they changed the numbering system.

 

[Illaveago]

1986 ? It's not a 60's cycle .
Not sure about The Record Sprint . I have a 1980 Record Ace which has the frame number on the BB and has the 2 letter prefix. My later 80's Criterium Triathlon has the frame number stamped into the lower seat tube.

 

[raleighnut]

1986 ? It's not a 60's cycle .
Not sure about The Record Sprint . I have a 1980 Record Ace which has the frame number on the BB and has the 2 letter prefix. My later 80's Criterium Triathlon has the frame number stamped into the lower seat tube.

I'd say later, 88-89, the earlier more valuable ones had Gold hubs and were 531, later versions were in 501 with black hubs/rims but it's no later cos of the 'Golden Arrow' mech unless Raleigh had a big box full of them as they were superseded by the 'New 105' like I fitted to my Carlton around that time (New 105 was the latest 'Index Compatible' and had just come out when I rebuilt it)

 

[creativewaltz]

Thanks guys! Looks to be mostly original parts so will try and get it for no more than £100. Perfect for commuting and winter riding