" When I got home, I pulled this 19" DL 22 out of my van, aired the tires up and took er for a spin " As I thought ! " Yeah... this is a nice Gentalmens Roadster "
Made in England - 1965 Raleigh DL 22 Sports Before
Like them all; After hours upon hours the finished product is always impressive. I say this about many of bikes, though this one has a special place. I'm not sure if it's the colour, the overall style, ride, and condition, or the year of this Raleigh 1965, but it's got a grip on me.
1965 19" Raleigh DL 22 Sports Roadster
- 19" All steel Raleigh Sports DL 22
- 2 layers of lacquer carmine red ( original paint & transfers )
- Raleigh fork
- 3 speed Sturmey Archer AW rear hub 1965
- Raleigh front hub with Sturmey Archer wing nuts
- 3 speed S/A shifter
- Raleigh brakes Calipers and levers ( double ended one piece cables )
- 26 x 1 3/8 Dunlop rims
- IRC Genuine Roadster 26 x 1 3/8 tires
- Steel valved 26 x 1 3/8 tubes
- Raleigh cranks 46t w/Herons
- Raleigh ( rebuildable ) pedals
- Raleigh bottom bracket
-Raleigh head set
- Raleigh box stem
- Raleigh North Road handle bars ( reversed )
- Leather sprung GOLDUS saddle
- Raleigh seat post
- Raleigh chain guard
- Raleigh fenders
- Raleigh rear rack
- Bullet generator light set to era ( made in Japan )
This bike is in Excelent condition. It rides and runs very well. Upon rebuild I found the wear to be little. I would imagine this bike was all stock when I got it. I had to replace the tires using older to the era IRC tires. The tubes are steel valved and they hold air fine so I have reused them. I reversed the handle bars on this bike, they can be put back to regular fit.
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