Hey hunks, here’s my new bike. A Raleigh pro model for a track n00b.
This is an Ilkeston SB unit apparently built for Steve Jones of Team Weinmann (as indicated by the SJ stamped under the serial number). It’s painted in the Team Castorama livery but I suspect it’s a repaint, as far as I know Castorama didn’t form until the late 80’s. My guess is it was first painted in the Weinmann/Panasonic colours and for whatever reason repainted later to reflect the current team.
At least I can send it off guilt free to Joe Cosgrove for the true matchy match experience.
Frame: 1984 SB7292 Team Weinmann track. Most likely 753 tubing.
Cockpit: 3T stem, Cinelli track bars. Record headset.
Not really. They came with the frame so I’m assuming Raleigh had them made for the track team. I found BSA stamped on the inside of the arms, so maybe they were made by BSA. But then again they look a lot like Zeus. Who knows?