Raleigh The MOST well known make of bike, along with maybe Schwinn,in the world. BUT who knows the following, Why was it called Raleigh? Who was the orig builder and owner? Why does it have the most distintive fork crown in the world? comeone guys and gals, NORRIS. HILARY how about some answers, Did the first Raleigh have the Hole in the crown? what year did Raleigh discontinue the Hole in crown? This a company that made the British bike and business the best in the world at ONE time. WHY? what was so special about Raleighs? Cheers John Crump OldNOTaRaleighBrit. Parker, Co USA