Late-60s Raleigh Sprite 5-Speed

[dnc1]

As an aside, I saw a Brompton yesterday with a 14 speed Rohloff hub gear with a belt drive instead of a chain! I wish I had taken some photos, but I was enjoying the criterium racing too much.
The owner, if memory serves correct, also has more than 10 space-frame Moulton bicycles, including a titanium model.
I'll try and remember to take photos next time!

 

[71breeze]

ive never seen a 5 speed hub thats so weird and cool

 

[SirMike1983]

ive never seen a 5 speed hub thats so weird and cool

You are not alone. The 3 speed AW hub version was/is THE English bike for many people. But Sturmey had 4 and 5 speed models that showed a lot of potential.

 

[SirMike1983]

 

[Eric Amlie]

Handsome!

 

[marius.suiram]

Just got today a Sprite 5 speed, 3+2.
Hub marked 1967.
But it's a girl's bike.

 

[bulldog1935]

https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/internet-bob/r3DgduHDMqw
I'll post this up for everybody, a New in packaging 1979 Sports - he's proud of it.