It's not really a "find" or a "rat" for that matter, but it did find its way to my ratty old garage........ :wink:
A good friend of mine contacted me awhile back about coming to pick up "his old college bike" from the mid-to late 80's. I finally got to get it today and was shocked to see how pristine this thing really is! But then again, I shouldn't be knowing him the way I do. It's a 1984 Raleigh Alyeska, 27" wheels, in 90% original condition. It was serviced and had a new rear brake cable & tires put on in the 90's and has been in storage since. It has Scott Mathauser brakes, pedals for standard and clip-on shoes, two Cannondale racks and no damage! I dont even know what to call all the little things on it. Not knowing alot about these styles of bikes I have to say I'm impressed with what it has. As he put it, It's a well thought out bike for the era. I think this one will be staying inside this winter and will become my rider.
The pictures really dont do it any justice. I'll have to take more outside in the sun.
http://public.fotki.com/ChipsMahoy/bike ... h-alyeska/
A good friend of mine contacted me awhile back about coming to pick up "his old college bike" from the mid-to late 80's. I finally got to get it today and was shocked to see how pristine this thing really is! But then again, I shouldn't be knowing him the way I do. It's a 1984 Raleigh Alyeska, 27" wheels, in 90% original condition. It was serviced and had a new rear brake cable & tires put on in the 90's and has been in storage since. It has Scott Mathauser brakes, pedals for standard and clip-on shoes, two Cannondale racks and no damage! I dont even know what to call all the little things on it. Not knowing alot about these styles of bikes I have to say I'm impressed with what it has. As he put it, It's a well thought out bike for the era. I think this one will be staying inside this winter and will become my rider.
The pictures really dont do it any justice. I'll have to take more outside in the sun.
http://public.fotki.com/ChipsMahoy/bike ... h-alyeska/