bought this old beater

Posted on Sun 11th, August 2013

• #1

babytygr

Ive been a long time lurker on this website. I had my first bike stolen after 3 days of use! Ive been looking to replace it ever since i lost it and finally today i bought this old beater off gumtree. Its nothing much but im unsure what make it is or what era it is from. If someone could kindly tell me, it would be much appreciated. Here is the link http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/single-speed-steel-frame-vintage-road-bicycle/1028159146
• #2

57Hawkes

That's got the early 80's Raleigh cottered crankset, but it's probably not a Raleigh, due to the dynamo mount on the fork and the chain guard mounting bracket on the chain stay.

Town bike frame angles. I'd say it's 80's 'European'....Puch, Motobecane, Kalkhoff etc.
• #3

babytygr

Thanks alot :). Btw i paid £80 for it. Do you think it was a bad deal?
• #4

57Hawkes

That's difficult to say without seeing and riding it, although it does look like he's cleared out his parts bin somewhat...
It doesn't look like one to get attached to; if you change "one" thing, let it be the brake levers!

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