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Originally Posted by CurtEgerer
John's Team Pro has re-ignited my interest in these bikes and I came across this recently: 1979 Raleigh SBDU Framesets Catalog/Order Form I remember the 80s versions that could be purchased at the dealer. But apparently, Team bikes had to be custom-ordered in the 70's and built by Raleigh's Special Bicycle Development Unit.

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Yahoo Groups "Raleigh Team Pro" is the best source of info. Some of the members were framebuilders or managers at Ilkeston and actually built the SBDU frames.
I still haven't ridden mine more than a mile - been traveling, plus a rainy April. Hoping to go for a 50 mile ride this weekend.