And now for some vintage bikes. Raleigh is one of the oldest bicycle companies in the world, very British, established in 1887 in Raleigh Street, Nottingham. On the short list of bicycles I still want to own are their Twenty folder and the Lady Sport, both of which are thought to be very solid choices for a vintage bike purchase. If you watch "Downton Abbey" or "Call the Midwife", chances are you've seen a character riding a Raleigh. Here are a few nice ones. They can still be found on eBay and other second-hand markets.
Vintage Raleigh bicycle poster, date unknown
Raleigh Superbe
1972 Raleigh Ladies' Sport via flickr
"My new/old Raleigh mixte. It was a custom build based on a few bikes I had seen (and swooned over). Ace to ride, and really fast and light. Best thing I own. :) " —LaurenRoseUK on flicker
Ad for the Raleigh Twenty, the small-wheeled folder
Raleigh Twenty folder
Raleigh RSW, the shopper bike introduced to compete with the Moulton in the 60s The wheels are 16" via
A beautifully restored Raleigh sport via
1936 Raleigh Ladies' Roadster via
1936 Gentleman's Roadster via
