Raleigh Reliant (1980)

Raleigh Reliant, a 1980 (probably, based on the serial number) steel framed bike with what appears to be stock everything and a bonus headlight and rack.

As rescued from the street, apologies for the non drive side photo

This is a Raleigh Reliant from 1980 (according to the first digit after the M in the serial number - 0 for 1980 and so on). Quite heavy carbon steel frame, but it looks great, the price was right, and it came with a rack and light!

The original saddle is cracked and uncomfortable, the steel rims are heavy, and it doesn't brake well. I'm also not a big fan of the shifter positioning...

Will be a great bike to clean up and then leave at the office or set up as the commuter.

With the rack removed and the bonus hose clamps for attaching a water bottle cage, it weighs in at X lbs.

Upgrades/part swaps completed so far:

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Upgrades/part swaps for the future:

• Drivetrain to something modern - maybe Microshift Advent or other 1x 
• Fenders
• Alloy wheels to replace the steel rims (could necessitate cold setting the frame for wider spacing and longer brake calipers?)
• Pedals
• Saddle