Selling my grandpas tall man's 1970's Raleigh full fendered bicycle, this was his daily rider. Raleigh i do know did not make a lot of these in the 10-speed sprite model. If I could keep this forever i would, but I am getting up there in age and want someone to enjoy this as much as my grandad did. He has passed 2 years now and I cannot keep everything to keep his namesake going, so I hope this goes to a good home. And I know this would make him happy to see someone else loving it as much as he did. He purchased this new, loved it so much that he shipped to Europe while in the military then he shipped it home when he got out. The color is absolutely beautiful. There are a few scratches from transport to the bike shows he went to, but it is not a hard color to match, the paint is truly remarkable after all these years. I had this brought to my local Raleigh dealer, I had them put all new things on it that i will list. It was ridden by him two years before in the historical society parade as done every year. He loved the gum wall tires and couldn't bring himself to have them changed. He despised rust, so there is extremely very little if any on the chrome. The original saddle is still on, but he put a new gel cover over the top, it fits, it's a tad small for the big saddle but he rode it like that, he was very tall as well. It has the long stem reach Suntour shifters, rear Blackburn rack, original grips, original rims, original pedals etc. The rear reflector is not original. He had stored this always indoors in climate-controlled environment, and nonsmoking family. There is a registration sticker from the 70's still on it. Note, I have packed this bike with love, and the smallest shipping crate I can, to save the new purchaser as much on shipping as I can, i make nothing off of shipping!!!! This will make someone a very happy owner, collector or gift!!!!! I also will be listing its mixte mate this weekend.
The Following is new on the bicycle.
Both Tires are new--Tubes are excellent
All cables are new
Gel cover is new on original saddle but a little small, but can still ride
New front upgraded derailleur All Suntour equipped
Frame size------25"=====(63.50CM)
Frame inseam measurement, from straddling the very top of the cross-tube bar to the flat of ground. ===34 1/2""
Tire----27 x 1 1/4"
This will make someone a very happy owner/collector and hope it goes to a good home, when these beautiful bikes are gone, there gone.
PLEASE NOTE, SMALL MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE NEED TO ASSEMBLE, AND PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE WHEN IT COMES TO FENDERED BICYCLE, IIF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE TWO QUALITIES, PLEASE BRING IT TO YOUR LOCAL BICYCLE SHOP AND HAVE IT professionally assembled. (remember fender bikes take a little more time to assemble)
THANKS FOR VIEWING MY ITEM, AND HAPPY EBAYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!