Info about this frame from a feller whos name is "Rick" via e-mail:"I worked at the Raleigh plant in the US for many years and find it odd that this bike has Technium decals on it. It is clearly not a Technium frame and the US plant never produced Track frames with the exception of the limited number of frames built by Denise Bushnell in the special projects area for various team members (and the stay ends look very much like his work)." I still can't find any solid information on this frame despite the fact that I've had it for about six years now.
Frame:
Raleigh 531
Fork/Headset:
Cinelli Olympic, Chris King
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Miche/Sugino
Pedals:
Various
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
48/17 as pictured
or 48/15
Iszumi
Derailleurs/Shifters:
N/A
Saddle/Seatpost:
Kashimax 8/ Nitto Jaguar
Brakes:
N/A
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity/ Forumla
- or -
Cane Creek
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Velocity/ Forumla
- or-
Cane Creek
More Info:
I have cane creek tubies for the track...the photo doesn't do the bike justice.
Added by bring44. Last updated over 12 years ago.
5 Comments
This is steel right? My guess it was labeled Technium to advertise the brand at track events. The Techniums were a hard sell back then(due to some early problems with "glue and screw"process that were corrected)and Raleigh needed the exposure. That's a good looking bike regardless. Enjoy
Posted over 12 years ago
Yeah it's 531 steel. Thanks for the comments. The stamped seat stays are really what throws me off.
Posted over 12 years ago
Photos
kreyziest says:
looks ace!
Posted over 12 years ago
bring44 says:
Thank you. I'll have better photos soon.
Posted over 12 years ago