http://portland.craigslist.org/
Anyone ever heard of a raleigh Meteor? It says it's custom built in CA...
Cool looking bike, I especially like the fork crown.
George Ramos Portland, OR USA
I have no idea of the actual source. But C. Harding in Westwood, was Charlie Harding's bike store in Westwood CA. (Los Angeles). I know Charlie sourced frames from the UK and branded them Hardings as I bought one in 1979.
I would assume the "Meteor" to be along those lines and not a true "custom" build. More like "custom", in built up to spec in the shop by Charlie.
Anyone know the whereabouts of Charlie Harding these days? He was a quirky but really great guy, and gave me a lot of guidance when I first started riding road bikes. In the early 80's his shop was just dying a slow death and full of NOS 60's, 70's and beyond. Wish I knew then what I know now!
Jon Williams
Grants Pass OR USA