This Raleigh has received a complete mechanical restoration and light finish preservation. Frame size is 19.5” (Large). Components are Shimano Exage/Exage 500LX. Complete as shown in first photo (without tires, saddle or seat post). Add your own tubes/tires, saddle and seat post. Comes with original pedals and grips. ***Some photos show complete bike for reference only.***
View video of complete bike: https://youtu.be/4MPT0hj9LFE
Fully disassembled and rebuilt. original headset and cup&cone BB, repacked with Phil Wood grease. Hubs have been rebuilt and repacked as well. Cones are all in great shape and spin smoothly. Wheels are true and tensioned. Original cables and housings except for new Jagwire stainless shift cables (in the OG Shimano housings) terminated with Forager Cable Cherries. Also comes with the original toe clip pedals, reflectors and owner’s manual.
The fluorescent yellow and pink are brilliant. Very slight fade at the head tube/top tube intersection. Paint has typical garage wear. The original chain stay decal was partially torn off, but has been preserved in clear vinyl. No dents anywhere. Finishes are original and excellent for its age. There are a few minor scrapes, chips and scratches but they are difficult to see in the photos.
Year: 1991
Brand: Raleigh
Model: Technium Heat
Size: 19.5” C-C
Top Tube: ~23”
Standover: ~31”
Weight: approx.
Frame Material: bonded aluminum to chromoly lugs and rear triangle
Fork Material: Chromoly
Color: Fluorescent (neon) yellow/natural aluminum
Rims: Araya CV-7, 26”
Spokes: SS
Hubs: Shimano Exage
Tires: None (will require 26” tires)
Crankset: Shimano Exage 500LX, 175mm arms
Chainrings: triple, aluminum
Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide 7-speed
Shifters: Shimano Exage push/push trigger 3x7
Derailleurs: rr Shimano Exage 500LX/fr Shimano Exage 500
Brake Levers: Shimano short reach
Brake Calipers: Shimano Exage cantilever
Handlebars: True Temper
Stem: Chromoly 1-1/8” quill with canti roller, 125mm
Headset: Tioga Avenger, 1-1/8” threaded
Seat post: None (requires 27.2mm diameter)
Saddle: None