1973 Raleigh Competition Capella lugs
These unusually ornate lugs only appear on the 1973 model. I think the factory just ran out of simpler lugs and had to use these. The brazing and outlining are somewhat sloppy, paint is thick. Rumor has it these bikes were simply dipped in black paint to save money as befits a bike in the middle of Raleigh's range.
I've always loved the Raleigh heron headbadge too. Stronglight A9 headset is not the classic needle-bearing model but the modern sealed one.
1973 Raleigh Competition Capella lugs
These unusually ornate lugs only appear on the 1973 model. I think the factory just ran out of simpler lugs and had to use these. The brazing and outlining are somewhat sloppy, paint is thick. Rumor has it these bikes were simply dipped in black paint to save money as befits a bike in the middle of Raleigh's range.
I've always loved the Raleigh heron headbadge too. Stronglight A9 headset is not the classic needle-bearing model but the modern sealed one.