mostynulcan
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Hi has anyone out there got a Raleigh royal tourer if so what do you think of it as i'm thinking of buying one. Alan
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Royalrider
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Hi,
I have one of the original ones. Bought 1981. At the time it was a top of the Raleigh range tourer, 501 tubing, chrome forks and Raleigh green with gold writing. It is still in perfect working order and good condition. A great bike. The newer ones are not made in this country but I understand have been out sourced to the far east. I'm not saying this is a bad thing just different. Other posts on here suggest that the Raleigh quality went down hill and there are better bikes at the same price point. It would depend on how much you are paying for it as to whether it was good value. There will be lots of views on here but I think they were excellent. Note the sign in name.
I have one of the original ones. Bought 1981. At the time it was a top of the Raleigh range tourer, 501 tubing, chrome forks and Raleigh green with gold writing. It is still in perfect working order and good condition. A great bike. The newer ones are not made in this country but I understand have been out sourced to the far east. I'm not saying this is a bad thing just different. Other posts on here suggest that the Raleigh quality went down hill and there are better bikes at the same price point. It would depend on how much you are paying for it as to whether it was good value. There will be lots of views on here but I think they were excellent. Note the sign in name.
mostynulcan
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Hi thanks for your comment. Not many tourers around at £500 but will have a look. Alan
Royalrider
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I was going to say the same as as porteous has written. £500 is top RRP on a new one. I had a quick look around and there is one on ebay, buy it now for £375 new. It is a small size and only one left, but it gives a clue to what they are worth. The few second hand ones that I have seen are around the £150 mark
If I was looking to spend £500 on a tourer I would be looking for a second hand Dawes Galaxy, or a Hewitt. Before anyone jumps in and says they have shot up in price for new ones, I know, but you do see them for this price if you are patient enough to wait.
If I was looking to spend £500 on a tourer I would be looking for a second hand Dawes Galaxy, or a Hewitt. Before anyone jumps in and says they have shot up in price for new ones, I know, but you do see them for this price if you are patient enough to wait.
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