kostnerave
Finally riding a big boys bike
Here are some pictures of my latest acquisition, a December 1960 Raleigh Sports DL22. To my knowledge, the bike is all original, including tires and tubes. A seat bag and lever covers appear to have been added at a later date. The bike features quality and detail throughout including: "dull" center Raleigh stamped rims, a Brooks B66 saddle, a Sturmey Archer 3 speed rear hub and front Dyno-Hub generator, both dated 12-60, a logo stamped Raleigh air pump and a factory kickstand. I'm a true blue Schwinn collector, but I have to say I'm amazed at the detail on this bike. The Raleigh logo is even stamped on the brake lever clamps! The Dunlop Sports tires and original tubes still hold air and the generator set still works fine. I believe the bike was made for export because the tail light is mounted on the left seat stay. The one question I have about this bike is that I cannot find a catalog picture of a Sports model of this era with a Dyno-Hub generator set, just the Superbe. It's obvious the Dyno set has been on this bike since the day is was made. Any thoughts or comments welcome. Please enjoy the pictures. Thank you!