Raleigh Royal

[biggs682]

Whilst I was looking at the Rider brand ?? the same seller mentioned that he had owned a Raleigh Royal from near enough new .

So once I had dismissed the Rider I asked to have a look at the Royal .

Big mistake as I ended up bringing it home .

 

[wisdom]

No mistake there it's a cracker but.....








You should have bought both.

 

[Kempstonian]

Wow, that's in good nick! Well cared for, obviously.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Whilst I was looking at the Rider the same seller mentioned that he had owned a Raleigh Royal from near enough new
So once I had dismissed the Rider I asked to have a look at the Royal
Big mistake as I ended up bringing it home .

Buying a top quality Tourer like a Raleigh Royal could only ever be considered a mistake if you paid well over the odds for it.
And given you are a seasoned steel bike owner who knows the market, I'd be very surprised if you didn't get a good deal.

 

[biggs682]

Buying a top quality Tourer like a Raleigh Royal could only ever be considered a mistake if you paid well over the odds for it.
And given you are a seasoned steel bike owner who knows the market, I'd be very surprised if you didn't get a good deal.

They always seem to go for a higher than average price and having owned a few in the past i like the way they ride and i am happy with what i paid for it considering the market and it's condition .

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

I've noticed they tend to fetch fairly strong money, just like the Dawes Galaxy often does. Never ridden a Royal, but the frame is very like the Galaxy, and I know they ride nicely so I would imagine the Royal is a similar ride. I wouldn't expect an outrageous bargain on either of those bike models unless scruffy or badly advertised. They both have a strong following amongst steel enthusiasts and they won't date badly unlike bikes done in garish multi-coloured liveries that were briefly all the rage at one time.

 

[raleighnut]

Very Nice

 

[Illaveago]

Chrome forks ! What more could you want ?


It looks nice !

 

[biggs682]

Chrome forks ! What more could you want ?


It looks nice !

Large flanges

 

[Illaveago]

Large flanges

Oh ah! Forgot that .

If it rides anything like my Granada it should be good .

 

[stalagmike]

Looks nice. I like the drilled FD.

 

[midlife]

Suntour Raleigh V GT Luxe rear

Front looks like a Raleigh Suntour Compe V five hole

Both work like a charm

 

[biggs682]

Suntour Raleigh V GT Luxe rear

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Front looks like a Raleigh Suntour Compe V five hole

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Both work like a charm

Just back from my first road test and apart from a wibbly wobbly back wheel it rides like a charm

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Suntour Raleigh V GT Luxe rear

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Front looks like a Raleigh Suntour Compe V five hole

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Both work like a charm

Front was reverse action if I remember mine

 

[biggs682]

Front was reverse action if I remember mine

Correct it just caught me out till I remembered .

Love the box lining on these .