Raleigh Gran Sport

[Warny]

Hi all,

I have picked up an interesting project this week. Raleigh Gran Sport, which may well be over 60 years old. I had a blue one a few years ago; This one isn't in as good condition, but still nice. Campag stuff on, front wheel and brake calipers have been changed at some point.

Brooks saddle is coming along, and rear wheel looks better than when I took the pics. A few letters and numbers on the bottom bracket; 81267 AF 9 and also NM. Any idea what year this relates to? I've seen some photos online on this model, usually with the different more familiar head badge.

Any help much appreciated:-)

 

[biggs682]

Looks like a nice honest machine that should scrub up well

 

[Mark Manley]

A nice looking bike from the 1960's complete with Britannialloy pump by the looks of it, a bike worthy of restoration.

 

[Warny]

Thanks for the messages, I'm making some progress with the bike and will take a few more photos soon. Need to replace the hideous tektro brake at the front, I don't have some 66 calipers but some Weinmann ones will be a bit better. Yes good spot, the pump is indeed Britannialloy and now the inside has dried out seems to work fine:-)