1977 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist

Bike photo
  • Serial: AW 774
  • Other serial/registration/sticker: AW 77 4 on Sturmey Archer Hub
  • Manufacturer: Raleigh
  • Name: Tourist
  • Model: DL-1 Tourist
  • Year: 1977
  • Primary colors: Black
  • Frame size: M
  • Frame Material: Steel

Distinguishing features

All original components except the saddle which was a cyclpro with spring suspension. Side Rivets rusted and the springs were painted silver. Very little rust: the chrome is almost completely rubbed off the brake levers. The brake rod beneath the downtube is rusted through the chrome finish. The Sturmey Archer rear hub has AW 77 4 Stamped into it. Original Raleigh Roadster Tires. This bike has been well loved. It can be identified more by what it doesn have: very few scratches to the frame. No missing decal pieces.. Parts all working having had regualar maintenance: shifts and brakes flawlessly. Best cruiser ever.

Wheels

  • Hub 3 Speed internal AW ()

Drivetrain and brakes

  • Brake Bike has rod brakes actuated by steel rods instead of cable. Sqeezing the brake levers against the handlebar pushes a rod or rods into the brake arms.. The brake pads contact the wheel rim next to the spoke nipples. Very Unique N/a ()

Additional parts

  • Saddle Cycle pro with spring suspension instead of Brook saddle. The springs had sufacr rust , and were painted over with silver paint. steel spring ()