raleigh twenty

[GarryG]

It's still in the boot at the moment, will probably be the weekend before I get chance.

If the paint cleans up well, I might keep it like that for a bit. Or I may attempt my first spray job, thought they had sprayed but I have spotted brush marks.

Might go orange if I do.

 

[GarryG]

@roadrash - are you up for taking them out on a short local ride once it's eventually done?

 

[roadrash]

Ive not been back on bike since my operation but im giving it a try this weekend , so hopefully yeah if all goes well.

 

[GarryG]

Hope your weekend ride goes well, did remember you were due it, but wasn't sure where you were up to with it.

 

[EltonFrog]

I note that some of the posters here are also on the Raleigh Twenty FB page as was I. I have recently permanently deleted my FB account 'cos in the main FB bored the ars of me, but I would like to be kept informed of any news and events that are reported on FB. I wonder if folk would be kind enough to post the occasional FB RT item on here from time to time, especially any group rides that might be taking place. Thank you.

 

[roadrash]

im a member of raleigh twenty forum but not on farcebook , sorry

 

[EltonFrog]

im a member of raleigh twenty forum but not on farcebook , sorry

Actually, so am I, but I forgot about the RT forum.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

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Old thread to quote I know but lovely bike, I was sorely tempted by a BTwin Tilt 7 in much the same colour scheme a while back, but compactness in the shape of a tram friendly Brompton won out, its a shame really because I inherited an old old old Dahon that folds Brommy small a few months later and could have used that more than I do now.

 

[Sauce pot]

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Looks great. I used to have red one when I was about 10 or 11. I loved that bike back then.

 

[EltonFrog]

@Rafferty @roadrash

Here's a very unusual Dawes Kingpin. Blue with the old style chain guard, the lovely embossed head badge and single speed, I have never seen a SS one of these. It's also got the original style mudguards, the mud flap and the white vinyl rear carrier.

Rare. Rarer than a wheel on an elephant.

 

[roadrash]

Did they make a single speed or is it a later conversion, i do like that chain guard

 

[EltonFrog]

Did they make a single speed or is it a later conversion, i do like that chain guard

Three speed and SS were offered for sale around the same time which was about 66/67 I guess for this bike.

 

[EltonFrog]

eckshhhoooooally, according to the 1975 price list I have they were offered sale later. It's the KP500A, it was offered with no kickstand, no carrier and single speed for £48.00 plus 8.5% VAT.

The chain guard dates this bike as a mid/late 60's version, though they were still selling them into about 1970.

 

[EltonFrog]

UPDATE...

I have finally found a period style bike box/bag for my Kingpin, it's taken about three years. Its a new one but copied from an old design by a company called Cycle Chic, they don't make them any more, but when they did they cost about £45.00 I found this one on the Bay of E for £15 +p&p. The "completist" in me is very pleased with it, not only does it look the part it's manufacture is of a higher standard than the original, much sturdier without the cardboard lining.

They don't come very often, ironically there's another one on the Bay the correct colour and period for my bike, but I cant be bothered to bid on that now...I think.

 

[roadrash]

Looks good , but i bet the right colour would look even better.