Regarding the derailleurs, I distinctly remember lusting after a new RRA in 1976 (1977?) and it had simplex alloy LJ derailleurs. I believe that the seat was a Brooks professional. Larry Osborne may have more information.
Tom Witkop Rockville, Maryland
On Sun, 10 Nov 2002 22:23:13 EST OROBOYZ@aol.com writes:
> I recently obtained a bike which I thought was a Raleigh RRA.
> But after looking at the (remaining) info, especially the serial
> numbers, on
> Retro Raleighs, I am unsure..
>
> It has:
> - Nervex Pro lugs
> - Campag vertical drops with thickness-adding washers on insides..
> - the letters CC stamped cut in bbkt shell (Carlton, right?)
> - full sloping, "Cinelli style" fork crown with British pattern
> blades.
> - two holes, in vertical alignment, for headbadge.
> - original wheels (I am pretty sure that these are the orig.) are
> Maillard
> with AVA rims.
> - Raleigh like stop-pip on down tube for shifter band.
> - seat stay tops eyes, rear drop out/stay end treatment, all look
> very
> Raleigh-like..
> - No signs of there ever having been chrome on it.
> - serial number is G7873
>
> I will take some pics to see if there are other clues....
>
> If it is a RRA I then need a detailed list of the components I know
> Stronglight 93s and Huret jubilee but brakes bar & stem seat post?
>
> Any help or comments would be appreciated...
>
>
> Dale Brown
> Greensboro, North Carolina
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