1896 RALEIGH ‘No 5’ ROAD RACER

1896 Raleigh ‘No 5’ Road Racer

Fitted with 1902 ‘The Hub’ Two-Speed Gear

Raleigh named pedals and handlebar grips

24″ Frame. 28″ Wheels. Frame No 32086

A Raleigh in 1896 was a very upmarket bicycle, so it’s not surprising that it was updated a few years later with the latest state-of-the-art contrivance available to cyclists …’The Hub’ two-speed Gear. Later two-speeds from this company had fixed wheel in first gear, with freewheel operating in the second gear. But this earlier example has fixed wheel in both first and second.

The Raleigh ‘No 5’ Road Racer is in excellent condition, with good nickel parts. It’s an old-time restoration. The frame number 32086 appears on both the bottom bracket and front forks. It’s very easy to ride.

This rare bicycle is listed in the BICYCLE COLLECTORS ONLINE AUCTION 

You can bid at the starting price of £4000 or buy it now at £4500. (plus shipping)

NO BUYERS PREMIUM. Free packing. Worldwide delivery.

https://auction.onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/product/lot-66-1896-raleigh-no-5-road-racer/