OK, then what I have is a 1973 DL1. It had an open chainguard when I got it, but I ordered an enclosed one so it would look more like the bikes seen in pictures of bobbies on bikes in London.
Anyway, looks like it's off topic for the list. My 1966 Raleigh sports, however, would qualify?
I picked up a number of old English 3-speeds at tag sales and the like for almost nothing. Seems no one wanted them as the 10-speed was the current style. I always hated the common bike boom 10-speed, but I guess I just wanted to collect some well-made older bikes to save them from the trash heap.
David Lester
Hartford, Ct. USA
Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com> wrote:
David Lester wrote:
>Being new to the list, I'm not sure if this is the place to show a
>1973 Raleigh 3 speed. One could hardly call it "lightweight", as
>this "all steel" bicycle must weigh at least 50 pounds! If it is off
>topic, please let me know.
>
Actually, the traditional definition of "lightweight" is based on
tire (tyre) width...anything narrower than 1 1/2 inches qualifies.
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