Raleigh Sprite 5-speed Roadster for Sale. Designed as an everyday, all-around commuter and touring bike, it combined the upright comfort of a traditional commuter with lighter, sportier components. Made in Waterloo (Quebec) in the mid 1970s with a 19-inch step-through mixte that sports a low 25” standover-height. Comes fully equipped with steel fenders (mudguards), caliper brakes, and a rear pannier rack Used, but in great condition for a 40-year-old-bicycle. Below are some of the specifications…
• Colour: Saronni Red
• Frame: Narrow style mixte in fully-lugged 20-30 high carbon tubing
• Frame Size: 19 inch / 48 cm
• Standover Height: 25 inches
• Rims: Sun 27 x 1 ¼
• Tires: IRC Special gum-sidewall touring
• Crank Set: Sakae light alloy cotterless
• Derailleurs: Suntour GT with stem shift lever
• Brakes: Tourney alloy caliper
• Handlebars: Sakae upright, swept-back
• Saddle: Royal cruiser style mattress
• Weight: 31 lbs/14 kg’s