Description: 1937 Raleigh Silver Record (Model 40) Ultra rare vintage Raleigh. Only made for 2 years. One of three known surviving Silver Record's and is the only one special ordered in black and chrome fork. So is one of a kind as far as i know. Very similar to the RRA (Raleigh Record Ace) which it is one step down from and is actually much rarer. The last Picture is of the brochure, Raleigh's 50th anniversary catalog no less. Nice example in excellent functional condition and a presentable clean, well earned survivor patina from 87 years of age. Rides like a dream, not just a wall-hanger. Showstopper everywhere it goes. The paint could be polished but I took a more preservationist approach. Fully Serviced. All bearings cleaned and repacked. Excellent condition bearing races, smooth as glass. no corrosion or pitting in the bottom bracket, or hub bearings. Pretty much unheard of at this age, it was kept lubricated its whole life and likely was not ridden a great deal. 21" ChomeMoly and Highcarbon Steel "fishmouth" Lugged Frameset. Dipped Black Enamel Paint with Silver Headtube and Metal Headbadge. In a few small areas where the black has rubbed through you can see the standard silver color that was dipped over when this frame was optioned as black. Small cosmetic dent on top tube. Overall very good for its age. Original "Clipped" headset. Cool high end feature Fluted 46t Heron Crankset with excellent condition teeth. Not worn to points as is common. Sturmey archer K7 hub flushed and oiled. Bearings are also excellent. Smooth like glass. Shifts very nicely. 18t cog with good teeth. Fully Original Brakeset; Levers, Calipers, down to the irreplaceable cloth covered housings and cables. Lubricated and operate perfectly. Pads are pretty worn. Easy thing to replace if desired. Original Dunlop EA1.M 26 x 1 1/4 rims laced to the Original front hub with beautiful wingnuts and a year correct Sturmey Archer K7 wide ratio 3 speed hub.Front wheel is laced Radially to capture more of the RRA look that I am sure the original owner was going for with this frame and fork color combination. Original Rat Trap Pedals Original Seatpost Not original Parts: Rear hub- is a correct Sturmey archer K7. This bike had a KB7 close ratio, but was sold off bike before I could save it. More enjoyable to ride this way anyway.Handlebar- Modified Soma Lauterwasser Reproduction. Original was sold off bike before I could save it.Stem- 1930's period stem similar to RRA. Original was sold off bike before I could save it.Shifter- 1934 K/quadrant shifter and pulley. Came off a parted out BSA Clubman. Original was sold off bike before I could save it.Saddle- Vintage Brooks B15 Champion. Appropriate model with nice patina. Original was sold off bike before I could save it. Also Comes with:Original spoke nipplesOriginal John Bull rubber Rim StripsFrame pump- Reproduction. Nothing specialSpare Spokes- they were custom length and i got extras just in case Replaced wear items:Grips- CorkChain- Sram Tires- Kenda Whitewall 26 x 1 1/4 High pressure. With tubes/rim stripsSpokes- Stainless steel. Shift cable If you have questions please feel free to ask them. I tried to be as comprehensive as possible. Its an amazing ridable piece of history that is looking for its next custodian. I am happy to arrange international shipping, or alternate couriers.
Price: 1000 USD
Location: Bellingham, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-23T01:03:28.000Z
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Brand: Raleigh
Model: Raleigh Silver Record
Vintage: Yes
Color: Black
