You could look up the serial number possibly, I know the saddle is expensive
tiregroove on
When you say ‘restored,’ what did that entail? There’s just a very expensive Brooks saddle on it, it’s literally worth twice what the rest of the bike is worth. It’s cheap but functional. Just don’t lock it up for long because thieves know the value of those seats. The bike will be still there though.
bernie-dub on
Mixte bikes are rarely anything but low end. Restored meant cleaned up which the ex did well from the looks of it.
The rear derailleur is probably original which places the bike in the mid to late 70’s.
A good no nonsense city bike.
everybody thinks there is some story to discover behind vintage bikes but in reality 99% of them were just garbage walmart bikes from a time before walmart
janusz0 on
I don’t know why there are so many harsh comments today. There is a regular stream of rusty garbage, that nobody disses, in this sub. Obviously, an old clunker makes some of us happier than a mint Curly Hetchins!
Miixte bikes are never at the lowest end! This may not be valuable, but it’s a perfectly respectable town bike with a reasonably stiff frame.
JamieBensteedo on
Looks like a Raleigh knock off but possible a Raleigh gran prix step thru
nice bike! ignore the haters… but your ex has some taste
VisibleFootball5321 on
Thanks everyone. He restore this about 10years ago and was a gift when I was 25. I was appreciative of it regardless of the value.
VisibleFootball5321 on
I’m only asking because I don’t use it at all, and am selling it and I have no idea how much I should sell it for. Wasn’t thinking it was anything amazingly special but thought it would be good idea I added some sort of information about it! Thanks everyone
Mezodonis on
70’s Raleigh mixte, based on lugs, pedals and seat post bolt. The 60’s had Simplex plastic (delrin) derailers as original. The SunTour was a huge step up in quality that replaced the Simplexes. The Simplex shifts very well, but are not robust enough for everyday pounding. The bike-boom made companies seek more components to meet demand…enter SunTour. I have a Simplex-fitted Raleigh “record” mixte from the 60’s. 1020 steel is heavy, but we never thought twice about pushing these tanks around. I would ride it after a good check on anything that looks dodgy. Steel cotterless cranks are unusual and good to have on there. A good puller is only $15 to remove the cranks. Grease the wheel bearings with bike grease. Replace the brake pads and cables. That pie-disk is awesome and the rear derailer guard is cool. Ride with pride.
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You could look up the serial number possibly, I know the saddle is expensive
When you say ‘restored,’ what did that entail? There’s just a very expensive Brooks saddle on it, it’s literally worth twice what the rest of the bike is worth. It’s cheap but functional. Just don’t lock it up for long because thieves know the value of those seats. The bike will be still there though.
Mixte bikes are rarely anything but low end. Restored meant cleaned up which the ex did well from the looks of it.
The rear derailleur is probably original which places the bike in the mid to late 70’s.
A good no nonsense city bike.
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=CA7F6B1C-5AD3-45B8-854A-26B08E884C18&Enum=108&AbsPos=52
everybody thinks there is some story to discover behind vintage bikes but in reality 99% of them were just garbage walmart bikes from a time before walmart
I don’t know why there are so many harsh comments today. There is a regular stream of rusty garbage, that nobody disses, in this sub. Obviously, an old clunker makes some of us happier than a mint Curly Hetchins!
Miixte bikes are never at the lowest end! This may not be valuable, but it’s a perfectly respectable town bike with a reasonably stiff frame.
Looks like a Raleigh knock off but possible a Raleigh gran prix step thru
nice bike! ignore the haters… but your ex has some taste
Thanks everyone. He restore this about 10years ago and was a gift when I was 25. I was appreciative of it regardless of the value.
I’m only asking because I don’t use it at all, and am selling it and I have no idea how much I should sell it for. Wasn’t thinking it was anything amazingly special but thought it would be good idea I added some sort of information about it! Thanks everyone
70’s Raleigh mixte, based on lugs, pedals and seat post bolt. The 60’s had Simplex plastic (delrin) derailers as original. The SunTour was a huge step up in quality that replaced the Simplexes. The Simplex shifts very well, but are not robust enough for everyday pounding. The bike-boom made companies seek more components to meet demand…enter SunTour. I have a Simplex-fitted Raleigh “record” mixte from the 60’s. 1020 steel is heavy, but we never thought twice about pushing these tanks around. I would ride it after a good check on anything that looks dodgy. Steel cotterless cranks are unusual and good to have on there. A good puller is only $15 to remove the cranks. Grease the wheel bearings with bike grease. Replace the brake pads and cables. That pie-disk is awesome and the rear derailer guard is cool. Ride with pride.
looks the same bike https://www.reddit.com/r/Vintage_bicycles/comments/12apobp/any_info/