1959 1960 Raleigh Robin Hood Sports 26" Three Speed 3 English Racer Touring Bicycle

[stingrayjoe]

Picked this one up recently. Should clean up rather nicely. I noticed the upside-down window SA trigger. One pedal was changed. Looks all original otherwise. Sturmey Archer hub is dated 11- 59.

 

[Threespeedmafia]

Fantastic decals on that beauty! And the mint green pinstripes! And the RIN (Raleigh Industry Nottingham) chainwheel! Nice find! Much better than the later model Robin Hoods which were more budget oriented.

 

[juvela]

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the yellow/brown spiral overlay for the cable casing is something which was popular around this time

bike shops had a display of it out on the counter; offered in an assortment of colours

have not previously seen the yellow/brown combination; more commonly encountered as white with one other colour...


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[Muji]

Hi Joe. Nice grab, that is a nice bike. I bought a 1961 Raleigh that rivals yours as far as dirt and gtime is concerned. I’m gonna wash multiple times with Dawn detergent before trying to get oxidation off the paint job. Being that I am new at this, you got any suggestions for restoring/polishing the paint without harming the decals? I appreciate any insight you can provide, thanks.

 

[juvela]

Hi Joe. Nice grab, that is a nice bike. I bought a 1961 Raleigh that rivals yours as far as dirt and gtime is concerned. I’m gonna wash multiple times with Dawn detergent before trying to get oxidation off the paint job. Being that I am new at this, you got any suggestions for restoring/polishing the paint without harming the decals? I appreciate any insight you can provide, thanks.

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@HARPO


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[Muji]

Hi Juvela. What are you telling me?

 

[stingrayjoe]

Muji, you are on the right track. Mild detergents (like Dawn), quality automotive polishes and carnauba waxes are what I use. Be very careful around decals. Use microfiber or soft terry cloth even a soft bristle tooth brush for hard to reach areas.

 

[Muji]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate the reply and the tips. Best of luck with yours, she’s a beauty! Thanks, Muji

 

[juvela]

Hi Juvela. What are you telling me?

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forum member @HARPO is famously expert on detailing/restoration

he shall be along anon with further suggestions


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[Muji]

Cool, thanks Juvenal…