1982 Raleigh Trail Rider

[marius.suiram]

Not sure of this is the right place to post this bike. Something between cruiser, BMX and mountain bike.
It is a Cro-Moly frame, 2 speed, with 26" wheels.
I found only one more on-line and is a 5 speed.
Any info are welcome.

 

[juvela]

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this dates from the Huffman time

certainly is an odd duck

note presence of chain stay stop; same frame employed to offer a derailleur geared model

does it exhibit a transfer indicating national origin?


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[Deleted member 84692]

The 1983 (USA) catalog version is a completely different beast:

(Photo credit: kurtkaminer.com)

 

[juvela]

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marius hath also begun a discussion thread on the machine here -

1982 Raleigh Trail Rider info - Bike Forums

Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals. - 1982 Raleigh Trail Rider info - This bike has a Cro-Moly frame, 26" wheels and is a two speed. Any info about it are welcome.

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[DrRumack80]

Unique bike! These don't turn up very often. Little doubt that the twin laterals were inspired by the Breezer Series 1

 

[marius.suiram]

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this dates from the Huffman time

certainly is an odd duck

note presence of chain stay stop; same frame employed to offer a derailleur geared model

does it exhibit a transfer indicating national origin?


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It has a Made in Taiwan sticker

 

[marius.suiram]

The rearbhub is Shimano marked ED - 1980 made. I found one online, the model is: SG-2S10.
The crank is Sugino BMX Japan.

 

[marius.suiram]

Just add these info about components:

• Sugino BMX Japan one piece crank set;
• 2 speed rear hub model: Shimano SG-2S10 with original trigger shifter;
• the brakes are MX marked Raleigh;
• Araya 26 x 1.75 rims, front hub is Suzue, marked 2A;
• KKT FMX lightning pedals.

 

[juvela]

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headset appears to be Tange model MA60, or replica thereof


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[Deleted member 84692]

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this dates from the Huffman time

certainly is an odd duck

note presence of chain stay stop; same frame employed to offer a derailleur geared model

does it exhibit a transfer indicating national origin?


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Curious as to what the seat tube decal is just above the BB shell. I was also curious as to how the year determination was made. Serial #? Fork design looks newer than '82.

Edit: Oops, I didn't see the new set of photos before my post. "Made in Taiwan"