Location is on the side of the seat lug, as with the earlier serials above. Neither it is not out of the question that other letters may exist, representing Raleigh's other factories. This seems to have happened around , and it is reasonable to assume that all 'RB' symbols represent bikes produced post This serial system replaced the 'RA' series that preceeded it and was the first major system to use numerals exclusively.
The system consists of a seven-digit serial - beginning with in - running up to the range by , at which point, it was discontinued. Numbers will be duplicated between each system. These serials will be located on the bottom bracket on both ladies' and men's Superbes, Sprites, and Sports. The extent of this system's use on other models is unknown. At present, I have insufficent information about the serial numbers from this era to construct a definite chart of every example used during this time period.
At least 4 or 5 different systems were used. I have uncovered two of them to a reasonable extent; both of which ran concurrently to each other during this time period:. This system showed its face in I have named it accordingly , and was phased out in mid This is the only explanation I can suggest regarding this issue. This system never exeeded 6 digits, and the reason for its introduction remains a mystery.
Regardless, it is here, and it will stay. The serials from this era, specifically for general production machines Sports, Superbe, Sprite , will be located on the seat lug. Unknown where they are located on DL-1s.
Keep in mind that the serials used for Raleigh Choppers - while apparently a nearly identical 7-digit system - do not corrispond well with those of the larger bicycles. For now, it should be assumed that the Choppers' serial system is separate until proven otherwise. Men's models will have the stamping on the top of the lug, ladies' frames will have the serial stamped to the front of the lug.
Both of these systems are often covered deep in paint - do not be surprised if you only find 5 or 6 digits! Given the obvious duplication of serials with bikes produced prior to , we suggest that you use the frame's decals as a supplimentary era guide - please visit our Raleigh Sports Visual ID page for this purpose.
Please understand that this particular chart is a rough draft. Use in conjunction with Sturmey-Archer rear hubs and frameset decals as additional guides.
An additional 7-digit serial system was used in , appearing only on the Grand Prix including Gazelle production , Super Course, and Grand Sports. These serials are instantly recognizable, as the first digit is always zero, and low-number serials i. Keep in mind that this serial system - though used on these three models in - are not unique to them during this year.
Grand Prix dropout photo courtesy 'ianbrettcooper' - Bikeforums. End cutoff not known. Serial location: Serials stamped on rear of seatpost both men's and ladies' models near top on most models; sample shown at left.
Some examples may be stamped on the bottom bracket as on the right. Discontinued in All following digits: Unit in production run.
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