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Lot 397: A vintage Raleigh road bicycle with metallic red paintwork

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Buyer's Premium:

A vintage Raleigh road bicycle, dating from the late 20th century, finished in a metallic red paint. The frame is constructed from high-tensile steel, featuring a seat tube decal that reads GUARANTEED WITH HIGH TENSILE 18-23 CONTROLLED CARBON CYCLE TUBING RALEIGH. The head tube is adorned with a Raleigh head badge depicting the heron logo and the text RALEIGH and NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND, while the down tube bears the RALEIGH brand name in white lettering. The bicycle is equipped with drop handlebars, a crankset marked CUSTOM, a rear metal pannier rack, and partial mudguards. It retains a weathered saddle and tires. The item is identified with the auction tag Lot 397.


Condition report:

Showing significant signs of age and long-term storage throughout. There is extensive surface rust and corrosion to the frame, handlebars, and wheel rims. The tires are weathered and perished, and the saddle shows significant wear and age. The bicycle is in an unrestored state and will require a full mechanical overhaul.