GENT’S ROADSTER … ROUTIERE POUR HOMMES … HEEREN ROADSTER … BICICLETA PARA CABALLEROS
LOS TALLERES DE LA ‘RALEIGH CYCLE COMPANY LIMITED’ estan situados en Lenton, Nottingham (Inglaterra). Hace mas de 30 anos los establecieron unos hombres laboriosos que dedicaron sus vidas a la production de no solamente bicicletas se alta calidad, sino de bicicletas que siempre reunen las ultimas mejores. Ano tras ano, con adelantos siempre en aumento, la compania ha ensanchado sus talleres hasta que, desde un modestisimo taller, estos se han transformado en una fabrica gigantesca llena de maquinaria, que cubre mas de 7 hectareas y da emplo a mas de 2,500 operarios.
– Raleigh Catalogue
‘This is the Age of Steel!’ proclaimed Raleigh in their advertising brochure, pointing out that their ‘All-Steel Bicycle’ describes the fundamental difference between the Raleigh and other bicycles. It is a testament to the quality of manufacturing of that time that this machine is still in good running order nearly nine decades later.
In 1923, Great Britain was the world’s leading industrial nation, and bicycles one of its leading exports, so Raleigh’s catalogue was printed in a variety of languages. Given his record in the wars between Spain and England, I’m not sure how the Spanish version was received when accompanied by the reference, below, to Sir Walter Raleigh.
1924 Raleigh ‘Modele Superbe’ X Frame
Original Green Enamel Finish with 22ct Gold leaf Lining
24″ Frame
28″ Wheels
Sturmey-Archer 3-Speed (‘Model K’) Gears
Raleigh’s Lifetime Guarantee!
Frame No 906561
(Now sold)
This top-of-the-range Raleigh X Frame is in lovely condition, with original green enamel paintwork and most of its gold leaf intact.
A particularly interesting feature is the higher handlebar with inverted brake levers – it’s the first time I’ve seen this on a 1920s machine. It was a special order by its original purchaser, and it attracts a lot of attention nowadays when it is taken to shows or veteran cycle rides. The Raleigh is fully serviced and is ready to ride and enjoy.
