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Originally Posted by nikita76
Thanks for the info Intake!
Actually not given to the store, brought in BY customer whom the his and her bikes were given to. Wanted them cleaned up and dialed in. You're absolutely right about those brakes! LOL!
I think I'm gonna start trolling Ebay for my own set! Didn't realize availability was so good!
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Here you go. Example of an original in Chicago for $250 o.b.o.. This one has been available for awhile. (notice the seller mentioning the brakes could use a tune-up.... LOL.) A little corrosion is just fine and adds character.
Vintage Raleigh Tourist ( Brooks Saddle) bicycle
Different areas of the country go nutz for them and some sit like an old dog. Hipster javi guzzlers have driven the prices upward to ridiculous. Used to find them for a low $10 to $40 tops. Riding one is unlike anything else. Relaxed angles, inefficient position for pedaling, lazy turning but what a smooth ride. They are conversation pieces and not really for the 'Tourist'.
If the rims don't have corrosion, its a very fair buy. I did find a source for aluminum hoops at $50 each. They're specific for the rod brake calipers set-up. I've yet to get a pair but on my want list. (Like I mentioned not that into them to chase for).
Found the site on the copy version of Raleigh's. The Flying Pigeon is China made. For some reason, I thought there was some made in India but could be wrong. A year ago, some fellow was selling a few brand new and sort of recall he stated were made in India. Bid's were ending up in the $400 to $450 range.
http://www.theflyingpigeon.com/
British 3 speed only tour. Flask required.
http://www.3speedtour.com/