1960 Raleigh lenton sports

£150

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Description

Genuine 1960 Raleigh Sports 3-Speed – Classic Nottingham Steel Project (Original Brooks Saddle) for sale is a wonderful piece of British cycling history: a genuine 1960 Raleigh Sports roadster, manufactured right in the iconic Nottingham factory. The frame serial number ends in the coveted "P" suffix, officially dating the chassis to 1960–1961. This bike represents the golden era of Raleigh craftsmanship—built like a tank and designed to last a lifetime. Why this bike is special:…

1960 Raleigh lenton sports in detail

This 1960 Raleigh 1960 lenton sports is a road bike. The seller describes the condition as fair. Weight is given as 9.0kg. It is located in Bath.

Brakes are mechanical discs. Wheels are 26”, with tubular tyres.

Pedals fitted are flat.

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Overview

  • Year1960
  • Frame sizeNot specified
  • ConditionFair
  • Frame materialNot specified
  • Wheel size26”
  • DrivetrainNot specified
  • Brake typeMechanical disc
  • CategoryRoad bike
  • SuspensionRigid
  • Weight9.0 kg
  • FitMen's
  • ColourGreen
  • ShiftingMechanical
  • Tyre typeTubular
  • Country of originUnited Kingdom
  • VintageYes
  • PedalsFlat

Condition by component

How the seller rates the main parts.

  • FrameFair
  • WheelsFair
  • BrakesFair
  • DrivetrainFair
  • TyresFair
What these ratings mean
Fair
Working, but needs money spent on it soon, or carries damage a buyer would want to see before travelling.

Known Issues

It is an antique and bought as seen with rust patches, damage to the rear mudguard and rear light, worn leather seat and not tested for mechanical faults. This is a restoration project.

Additional information

10 more details from the seller.

This bike's history

Service history
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Bath

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Where this bike is

BathApproximate area, not the address
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Raleigh 1960 lenton sports pros and cons

Drawn from what the seller filled in on this advert. Anything they left blank is listed under Cons, so you know what to ask before you travel.

Pros

  • Stolen check on this frame came back clear
  • Frame number recorded, so it can be checked against a stolen-bike registry and rider-filed theft reports
  • Service history written up on the listing

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