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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.
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
Third time the charm: three weeks into possibly my best job ever? || Dear Most Excellent Friend,

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