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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
Hello all - long time since I've frequented these parts - seems to be a lot
of spam around :-( Anyway, the reason I'm posting is that my FIL left an old bike, which he purchased new in around 1955 when he was about 19. It's been sitting in a shed since he died a few years ago and we're wondering what to do with it. A quick Google suggests that there may be collectors out there, particularly in the USA. I've taken a few photos and stuck them on my webspace so people can have a look: http://www.btinternet.com/~randomeyes/Raleigh/index.htm There's some background info he http://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroral...on-kohler.html And he http://oldroads.com/ra_sn.asp (the frame number data here suggests 1954/5) Apart from the seat, it looks largely original and isn't far off being usable. The owner was a mechanical engineer who kept it well lubed as you can se from the photos. We're not sure whether to refurbish it (rims, tyres, tubes, cables, etc) or sell it to someone who'd appreciate it more. Could stick it on eBay, but a search for completed listings doesn't yield much of help. Any suggestions as to value, etc? Thanks, Mark |
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We're not sure whether to refurbish it (rims, tyres, tubes, cables, etc) or sell it to someone who'd appreciate it more. Could stick it on eBay, but a search for completed listings doesn't yield much of help. Any suggestions as to value, etc? Thanks, Mark I had exactly that model in blue , bought second hand in about 1973 and eventually nicked in 1982. Mine had front and rear lights for the dynamo, but I usually used battery lights because the dynamo dragged all the time even when off unless you pulled off the wires, and the light bulbs were forever blowing. I would leave any refurbichment to the new buyer just in case it is lucky enough to be bought by someone who really knows how to presrve it. I am afraid you won't get much for it. It might be worth flagging up to any collectors you can track down.I have seen wanted ads in the CTC mag. TerryJ |
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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
MarkK wrote:
Hello all - long time since I've frequented these parts - seems to be a lot of spam around :-( Anyway, the reason I'm posting is that my FIL left an old bike, which he purchased new in around 1955 when he was about 19. It's been sitting in a shed since he died a few years ago and we're wondering what to do with it. A quick Google suggests that there may be collectors out there, particularly in the USA. I've taken a few photos and stuck them on my webspace so people can have a look: http://www.btinternet.com/~randomeyes/Raleigh/index.htm There's some background info he http://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroral...on-kohler.html And he http://oldroads.com/ra_sn.asp (the frame number data here suggests 1954/5) Apart from the seat, it looks largely original and isn't far off being usable. The owner was a mechanical engineer who kept it well lubed as you can se from the photos. We're not sure whether to refurbish it (rims, tyres, tubes, cables, etc) or sell it to someone who'd appreciate it more. Could stick it on eBay, but a search for completed listings doesn't yield much of help. Any suggestions as to value, etc? Mention it in the fixie section of yacf.co.uk and someone will probably bite your hand off. |
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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
"Zog The Undeniable" wrote in message
... Mention it in the fixie section of yacf.co.uk and someone will probably bite your hand off. Even though it has 4-speed Sturmey Archer gears? Mark |
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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
MarkK wrote:
"Zog The Undeniable" wrote in message ... Mention it in the fixie section of yacf.co.uk and someone will probably bite your hand off. Even though it has 4-speed Sturmey Archer gears? More importantly, forward facing rear dropouts. Ideal for fixie conversion. -- Don Whybrow Sequi Bonum Non Time "My God! The thought of that evil man, loose in London--with money, from God only knows what source--fomenting riot and rebellion during a public emergency--and in control of an Engine- driven press! It's nightmarish!" (Gibson-Sterling, "The Difference Engine") |
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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
"Don Whybrow" wrote in message ... MarkK wrote: "Zog The Undeniable" wrote in message ... Mention it in the fixie section of yacf.co.uk and someone will probably bite your hand off. Even though it has 4-speed Sturmey Archer gears? More importantly, forward facing rear dropouts. Ideal for fixie conversion. I'd say the 4 speed hub is unusual and perhaps worth a few quid. However, any mediocre old frame has forward facing drop outs IME... Unless you actually plan fixie conversion / SA hub, they're a PITA. |
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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
Don Whybrow wrote:
MarkK wrote: "Zog The Undeniable" wrote in message ... Mention it in the fixie section of yacf.co.uk and someone will probably bite your hand off. Even though it has 4-speed Sturmey Archer gears? More importantly, forward facing rear dropouts. Ideal for fixie conversion. i'd of thought it would be a shame to loose the old gears after all you can get loads of old 70/80 racers etc. roger -- www.rogermerriman.com |
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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
Roger Merriman wrote:
Don Whybrow wrote: MarkK wrote: "Zog The Undeniable" wrote in message ... Mention it in the fixie section of yacf.co.uk and someone will probably bite your hand off. Even though it has 4-speed Sturmey Archer gears? More importantly, forward facing rear dropouts. Ideal for fixie conversion. i'd of thought it would be a shame to loose the old gears after all you can get loads of old 70/80 racers etc. Personally, if that bike came my way [1] it would be a restoration project, but I can see why it would be attractive for a conversion. [1] My stable has enough [2] steeds at the moment [2] Yes, I know. -- Don Whybrow Sequi Bonum Non Time "I contend we are both atheists, I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." ...Stephen F Roberts |
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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
MarkK wrote:
"Zog The Undeniable" wrote in message ... Mention it in the fixie section of yacf.co.uk and someone will probably bite your hand off. Even though it has 4-speed Sturmey Archer gears? Nah...it's designed for fixing as well. My dad used to ride his fixed Lenton Sports all over Britain in the 1950s. Those handlebars are retro-cool now. |
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Old 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports
On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:44:49 +0100, MarkK wrote:
We're not sure whether to refurbish it (rims, tyres, tubes, cables, etc) or sell it to someone who'd appreciate it more. Could stick it on eBay, but a search for completed listings doesn't yield much of help. Any suggestions as to value, etc? The frame looks exactly like a Rudge I bought from eBay last year, even the paint colour and lug shapes appear to be the same. Mine is a 3-speed AW, so not so rare as your 4-speed, also I have standard North Road handlebars; it cost me 8 pounds and was in similar condition to how yours seems to be. The auction was for local pickup only which might have limited the price, but I think that adding shipping costs for one of these bikes would not be worthwhile. All I did was replace the perished Dunlops with a new pair of tyres, oil the cables, service the bottom bracket and give the rims a quick rub down with wire wool to brighten them up. It runs nicely, although stopping in the wet requires forward planning! I don't think it would be worth spending much on such a bike in order to sell it, of course if you want to restore it for yourself then the monetary value might be less important. Mine now serves as a 'commute to the station' bike, a distance of 2.5 miles. I wouldn't want to ride much further on it though, it is very heavy, even compared to my cheap Alu hybrid. Hope this helps, Colin. |
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