One of the benefits of having your dad own a bike shop is the possibility you might end up with a cool bike.
This year, Nicole was the recipient...
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport 3-speed (based on hub date-code, decals and components) |
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport Chain, Chainring, Chainguard BEFORE |
This is a 1964 (best guess based on rear hub dating, decals and pulley) Raleigh Sport. Built in England, these bike were not only beautiful, but extremely functional and long-lasting.
The bike was dirty and the paint was dull. The components and chrome all rusted and the tires had rotted onto the rims.
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport BEFORE |
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport BEFORE |
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport BEFORE |
But as we said, 'long-lasting'...lots of scrubbing, polishing and elbow grease...
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport BEFORE Cloth Rimstrips - These HAD to Stay! |
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport Wheels - BEFORE and Almost Done |
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport 3-speed A Little Leather Cleaner and... |
along with some new rubber,
a basket and some leather
cleaner/moisturizer brought
this bike back to life.
Not to full glory, but like
an aged woman, full of
charachter and history...
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| 1964 Raleigh Sport 3-Speed Refurbished & Beautiful |
We hope Nicole loves her new ride!
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| Nicole's New Ride 1964 Raleigh Sport 3-speed |
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