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25 September 2008

I haz [another] bicycle! →[More:] So I picked up a 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist for $25. It is retroKewl.

post by: Doohickie at: 20:56 | 7 comments

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posted by Doohickie 25 September | 20:57

Fixed-gear riders eat your heart out!
I like the old tyre-contact generator and the wire hapazardly strung across the frame. I'm sure if you put a splitter on that you could string some xmas lights around the bike too. I've noticed those seats haven't gone out of style either - the bike store I frequent has lots of different types like that, though probably not as worn-in and comfy. My Mom had one similar to that - it was 100% steel and heavy as hell. That one looks lighter. :)

posted by Zack_Replica 25 September | 21:40

Does it have it's own camera and GPS, though?

posted by goshling 26 September | 00:55

Made in Nottingham, about 15 miles from where I grew up. If you've ever seen the 1960s movie "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning", the Raleigh Bicycle Factory features heavily in that.

posted by essexjan 26 September | 02:19

Sweeeeeet ride!

posted by dg 26 September | 03:11

That's pretty nice, Doohickie.

posted by box 26 September | 07:01

Good news indeed! Glad to hear that you have come upon a great find - enjoy it!

posted by mightshould 26 September | 07:11

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