Comments on: 1969 Vintage Raleigh bike with rod brakes

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:33:57 +0000

Richard, I found this thread here about someone trying to get info about a Raleigh Rialto:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=390863

Sounds like he got a bunch of info. You will need to sign up for the forum to see the pictures though. But it is a great site if you are into bikes.

By: Richard Carrillo

Richard Carrillo — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:15:43 +0000

My dad gave me a Raleigh which seems to be a 27″ bike, I’ve tried to make out the model on the bike and it seems to read Rialto… Tried looking for this model all over the web but have not been able to acquire any information on it. Tires need to be replaced along with the tubes. I believe they are not the normal tube as for the stem they are smaller in width. Some sort of presto valves. I think thats what they are called, could be pronounced wrong by me. Any ways is there any type of information that you can provide to this matter. Thank you very much for any assistance.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:05:35 +0000

found it!!! I was almost dead on with the description, there’s a blue border on the left after you enter from the pink page.

http://www.bikeville.com/

“The most interesting bike shop in the world.”

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:24:41 +0000

I just got all new brakes for my ‘76 Raleigh Tourist from Yellow Jersey.

http://www.yellowjersey.org/vinbrake.html

I’m trying to find the website I ordered replacement rims from. (Shop located somewhere in Pennsylvania. Yellow/gold background on the website. Lists and lists of parts if you come acrossed it)

By: David R

David R — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:05:33 +0000

I have a similar bike, given to me by my neighbor. The S-A 3 speed shifter needs replacing, as do the tires. The rod brakes are a marvel of simple engineering. When the tires on my bike were good, I took it out for a ride and it was a very interesting ride. Once I was underway, say over five to 10 mph, the bike performed well, but just starting out is an exercise in balance. If you look at the rake on the front fork, the center of steering is WAY out in front of the bike, sort of like a chopper motorcycle, making low speed maneuvers a challenge. However, it’s still a fun ride, albeit once in awhile. An interesting thing about Raleigh bikes is that the rear fender always had the white paint. It’s foggy in Great Britain, and they’ll use whatever “safety” measures they can to make a rider visible. You have a very nice ride. Keep it in the family.

By: Robert Holt

Robert Holt — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:27:58 +0000

I have a wonderful 1979 Raleigh Tourist, which I ride to work each day in fair weather. I am looking for brake pads and would love to hear from anyone who has a source.
Thank you,
Bob

By: Spencer

Spencer — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:13:21 +0000

If the wheels are 28 inch diameter then is may be a DL-1 with the chain cover removed. I have found Raleigh parts through Harris Cyclery and Menoteny Cycles. Look on Oldroads.com or retroraleighs via google. good luck

By: Vintage-bicycle Mike

Vintage-bicycle Mike — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:43:01 +0000

That is a neat old bike! Not sure what exact model it is, but really cool, almost vintage. I have an old bike too, a “Crescent”, made in Sweden.
I like those bikes, as posters, there’s a page about old bicycle posters on my site: http://www.theposterfinder.com

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:08:38 +0000

Hey R Cortez, not sure what brake parts you are looking for. I bought brake pads for it on Ebay.

By: R cortez

R cortez — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:45:14 +0000

Hello I have I raleigh my self which I bought while I lived in the uk. I brought it over to Norway and now I need part for the breaks. Would you happen to know where I can buy parts for it, in london?

By: ian

ian — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:40:58 +0000

If your bike is black and origional the model is a Dawn or Dawn Tourist but I think the Tourist had cable brakes and the Dawn had rod brakes. Green Raleighs were Superb models with the same distinction as to the brakes.

By: chris

chris — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:54:23 +0000

http://www.cyclesofyesteryear.com/cycleshop/sparepart.htm

By: chris

chris — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:53:23 +0000

I have high hopes for some rod brakes from this shop in SW london

By: enzo

enzo — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:59:22 +0000

Nice looking bike, just like my 1976 tourist. I’m looking for a source for replacement brake pads. Did you replace your front pads yet?

By: carlos lima

carlos lima — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:19:18 +0000

Hello. I`m from Portugal an i love raleigh.This bicycle it`s very rare in my country.The bike on the photo is a great machine, very elegant, pure raleigh style

By: joao lima

joao lima — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:10:28 +0000

grande bicicleta.

By: gary sharrard

gary sharrard — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:10:56 +0000

nice looking bike. it is definatley a tourist. i have a 1979 tourist that i bought new that may.i still find it more comfortable, & quicker than anything built today. it really attracts attention as well . its been a long time since i’ve seen another one. take good care of her.