Raleigh Record Ace - 1948
Owned by: Michael Knowles
| Frame | 1947 Raleigh Record Ace 23½" |
| Wheels | Dunlop HP Special Lightweight steel on Sturmey
rear hub and Normandy front |
| Chainset | Williams C1000 |
| Gears | Sturmey-Archer FW 4-speed |
| Brakes | GB Superhoods |
| Stem/Bars | GB Spearpoint alloy with GB alloy bars |
| Saddle | Brooks B17
with Brooks saddlebag |
| Extra details | I have owned
if for 50 years, buying it in 1957 whilst in the army, when it
was 10 years old, from the owner of a little cycle shop in Canterbury
(it was his own bike). I paid £10, which seems a bargain, but
was 2 weeks army pay then! Over the years it was used for club riding and touring (with panniers and a Cyclo 4 derailleur). I had the frame restored by Raleigh in 1960, but it was a poor job. I did a complete job on it myself (brush lacquer) in 2007 and brought it back (mostly - front hub is later) to original spec Bluemels 'Noweight' guards. |
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