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1988 Vintage Raleigh ‘Corsa’ Racing Bike
54.5cm or 21.5" Head stock 5" or 12.5 cm Top Tube C2C is 21.5" or 54.5cm.
Will suit a rider up to 5’ 10”.
This is a highly spec’d ‘Corsa’ model from Raleigh's 1988 Lightweight racing range.
This is a beautiful and rare bike. It was only made for one year (1988) with proven quality Reynolds 531 lightweight tubing used in the hand-built frame and accommodating new and expensive technology (at the time) in the form of the Shimano Exage Sport SLR 12 speed group set with Bio pace chain set and rolling on Weinmann branded V rims. The spec also includes bolt fittings for twin water bottle cages and the frame-fit pump lug. Another feature of this model is the unique period ‘Marlboro’ racing paint scheme.
I have been the sole owner of it from new so I can confirm that it is original in the main and unrestored. It has always been garaged. It wasn’t ridden much after the ‘eighties but nevertheless has been looked after over the decades, so it is now just bearing the patina of its age. It therefore still has its original paint, group set, headset, wheels saddle and other parts down to the original bar tape. The only exceptions are some replacement (but original spec) pedal cages and straps, Schwalbe Lugano 700 tyres and tubes (but the original tyres can be included although well past useable condition due to age). The bike also has a period frame pump fitted (Zefal Rev 88).
The steel tubing of the frame has aged well but realistically there are marks and some surface rust so whilst it doesn’t need any major attention in my opinion (as the patina is part of its character), it could just be treated where required in a similar fashion to touching up stone chips on a car.
This is therefore a chance to pick up a 36-year-old classic where you may not find another ‘Corsa’ in original spec in this condition on the market now as they were rare in 1988 due to the original cost and limited production run.
I would prefer the successful buyer to collect (from Bristol) but I can accommodate packing (f.o.c) if you wish to organise a courier yourself (at your cost) to collect it on your behalf.
Current Price: £250.00
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