Beautiful RALEIGH USA TECHNIUM 440 Sport Touring Road Bike (Vintage 1986/1987)

Description

Vintage Raleigh USA Technium 440 12-Speed Sport-Touring Road Bike with Advanced Composite Technology (circa 1986/1987): heat treated, high-strength aluminum joined to chrome-moly steel
***Produced by Raleigh USA in Kent, Washington USA***
This beautiful 1980's road bike has had only one owner since it was purchased new from a Durham, NC bike shop in 1987. All components are original, right down to the original Raleigh tires. The bike was
very lightly used
in the late 80's and early 90's on early morning rides to/from Jordan Lake when I lived in Chapel Hill. It has fewer than 1,000 lifetime road miles and is in e
xcellent overall condition.
The bike features an
Advanced Composite Technology frame (
light blue metallic with aqua trim)
. The
p
aint is nearly flawless
, owing to the fact that the
bike has been stored (unused) in a dry garage and/or basement for more than 25 years.
Specifications:
Frame size: 21" center-to-center; 21.5" center-to-top of seat tube
Suntour Alpha 3000 shifting components
Rigida 27" x 1.25" rims
Raleigh 27" x 1.125" tires
Additional dimensions available upon request
Please note that the front rim has a small dent (see photo), but the tire still holds air nevertheless. This bike has been in storage (unused) for many years, so it is strongly recommended that a qualified bike mechanic be consulted re: tune up/adjustments and general safety check (e.g., tires, brakes, cables, etc.).
The bike is available for free pick up in Sudbury, MA (Boston Metro West).