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great_googely_moogel on January 19, 2026 11:15 am I just copped a finnish Helkama from the same era, fully specced out, got the same front light aswell lol
joe9teas on January 19, 2026 11:17 am Of it’s French built then check the sizings, headtube/headset and bottom bracket may be non-standard.
behindmycamel on January 19, 2026 11:30 am https://www.hilarystone.com/images/sale%20images/frames/Raleigh-cross-1990s.jpg Still hoping that Raleigh SPD 853 turns up on here someday! Clearance looks decent at the fork and chainstay.
throwingcopper92 on January 19, 2026 12:27 pm First thing I checked was how to get the rear wheel in with the fender there…
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I just copped a finnish Helkama from the same era, fully specced out, got the same front light aswell lol
Of it’s French built then check the sizings, headtube/headset and bottom bracket may be non-standard.
https://www.hilarystone.com/images/sale%20images/frames/Raleigh-cross-1990s.jpg
Still hoping that Raleigh SPD 853 turns up on here someday! Clearance looks decent at the fork and chainstay.
Oof
First thing I checked was how to get the rear wheel in with the fender there…