ahh……ti raleigh inspired
Originally uploaded by iraryancycles.
just picked up zak’s track bike from the paint shop and it is very 70’s ti raleigh with a pinch of punk. look for it at alpenrose velodrome this summer.
that’s it. i have to sleep.
good night.
April 12, 2007 at 6:53 am |
Very nice.
Here’s a catalog scan of the Raleigh track model from ‘75:
http://www.bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Raleigh75/04-Track.jpg
April 12, 2007 at 2:04 pm |
Damn Ira, that looks mighty fine!
Nelson Vails is jealous I’m sure
April 12, 2007 at 3:44 pm |
damn! that ‘75 bike is dope. so inspiring in a british kinda way. makes me want some tea and a hair net.
April 13, 2007 at 5:07 am |
[...] Ryan posted a preview of a track bike he just built painted with a 70’s Raleigh-inspired paint job (hint: click on the flickr link for more [...]
April 14, 2007 at 10:44 pm |
ira, after spending my formulative years at micheal’s, i have a couple levi-raleigh’s jerseys hanging right here–a wool jersey and a long-sleeved skinsuit. that bike is very nice, and causes a sweet nostalgic wave.
i’m sure nelson’s friend bart would approve, too!