I picked up this 73 Raleigh folder about 2 years ago from the daughter of the original owner and these picks are the bike when I got it. I had a milk crate ziptied to the rear basket and used it to ride two blocks each way to the mailbox. But it rode like crap, the tires are shot and the tubes do not hold air and all the bearings are stuck with old dried grease So I put it on cl and had it sold except it wouldnt unfold. The folding release part was corroded in the frame and it had to be cut out. So now I have this bike nobody wants and a few leftover parts. The initial plan is to tap threads into the frame and make a bracket to hold it together. If that works, its getting new tires, tubes, bars, a different seat, and a better cargo carrier, and who knows what else I might find in the garage. Im rebuilding it with leftover parts and a budget of $0.00. Some neighbors liked it so a rebuilt version should be a hit. I chose not to enter the build off because I need to take my time with no deadline.
