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1971 Raleigh Competition

Bike photo
Serial
E4484
Manufacturer
Raleigh
Model
Competition
Year
1971
Primary colors
Black
Frame size
59CM
Frame Material
Steel
Handlebar type
Drop bars
Wheel diameter
700 C
Tire width
Narrow tire
Drivetrain front
2
Drivetrain rear
5
Distinguishing features
Vintage Raleigh Competition with Reynolds 531 tubing, Campagnolo dropouts and chrome Nervex lugs. Gold pin striping on the seat stays and lugs. Red leather bar tape.

Frame and fork

Headset
Nuovo Record (Campagnolo)
Fork
Chrome fork half way down 531 (Reynolds 531 tubing)

Wheels

Rim
silver aluminum A210 2022 (Mavic)
Hub
vintage high flange 36 hole Record high flange 1973 (Campagnolo)

Drivetrain and brakes

Brake
750 (Weinmann)
Brake Lever
Nuovo Record 1975 (Campagnolo)
Derailleur
Front Super Record 1976 (Campagnolo)
Derailleur
Rear, with red Bullseye jockey wheels Nuovo Record 1973 (Campagnolo)
Shifter
downtube friction shifters Nuovo Record 1973 (Campagnolo)
Cog/Cassette/Freewheel
6 speed freewheel Extra (Regina)
Crankset
chain rings 36 / 46 Gran Sport 1984 (Campagnolo)
Pedals
with Christophe toe clips and red Binda leather straps Super Record (Campagnolo)

Additional parts

Saddle
Black, large brass rivets Professional (Brooks England LTD.)
Rack
chrome front rack Front rack (Velo Orange)
Seatpost
27.2 Super Record (Campagnolo)