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All i can tell you is that some of those components look just like the old Harry Hall built bike I have! Mine has Brian Rourke stickers and is a different geometry and wheel base though. Are the brakes spanish? The logo on the handlebar looks the same too.
If you have a look further down this section you'll see mine.
Andrew

thanks for the interesting feedback,
I am just beginning to take a more serious interest in cycling, can anyone tell me what effect the longer wheelbase and fork angles should have? Would it point to a particular style or intended use of the bike? Or is it simply just the look.

thanks,

Andrew

Hi Zoot,
Thanks for the reply, that would be a shame as the old guy I bought it from was very genuine, and bought it new from Harry Hall Cycles in Manchester - their sticker is still attached.
I have seen one or two other pictures on the Flickr site where the frame doesn't have the wrap over rear stays and looks like mine, so maybe there are a few Raleigh copies still in circulation.
The style is unusual these days anyway

Hi,
I bought the below bike about 15 years ago, and think that it was about 10 years old - and hardly used. I have started to use it more frequently now since replacing the wheels after punctures and working within a nice bike ride distance. I like to cycle so much now I'm ordering a new hybrid for the commute through C2W.

Does my estimation of age seem correct? Can anyone tell from the geometry what the intended purpose was?
It now has a 7 speed cassette but originally came with a 6 speed. The SIS caused problems so now I just shift the gears without the clicks. The brakes are terrible but I think the old pads and new (ebay) rims are not a good combination.

The chain and gears could do with a service and I promise to get around to that soon!



DSC07178 by andy-ski, on Flickr

DSC07176 by andy-ski, on Flickr
Thanks for looking, and I look forward to joining in with the forum more in the future.

Andy