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English steel 3-speed hub Timeless

Raleigh Sports DL-1

Sturmey-Archer hub · rod brakes · classic black

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Honest condition note. An English roadster in classic black. The Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hub shifts crisply; rod brakes cleaned and adjusted. A proper sit-up-and-beg ride.
Year
c. 1972
Frame
S · Lugged chromoly roadster
Drivetrain
3-speed Sturmey-Archer AW
Wheelset
26" × 1-3/8" (E.T.R.T.O 590)
Brakes
Rod-actuated caliper
Weight
38.5 lb
From the wrench

Proper English steel

The Raleigh DL-1 is the bike that put the world on two wheels — and this one is a legitimate example in small, finished in classic black with full chrome trim. It came to us from a retired rider in Oro Valley who bought it in England in the 1970s and brought it back with him. The Sturmey-Archer AW 3-speed hub is the heart of this machine: built like a watch, virtually indestructible, and still shifts the way it's supposed to. Rod brakes, upright geometry, and a full chaincase keep everything functional and fender-clean.

We overhauled the Sturmey-Archer hub (fresh grease, indicator adjusted, new cable), cleaned and adjusted the rod brake linkages with new brake blocks front and rear, repacked the wheel bearings, and polished the chrome. The original Brooks saddle has significant patina but no cracks and is well on its way to perfectly broken in. This is a bike for someone who appreciates that things were built differently once.

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Bring this bike back any time, ever, for a free chain & cable lube. No expiration. No fine print.

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Pre-built kits sold at a discount. Substitutions welcome — just text Dan.

Starter: front + rear lights, U-lock, mini-pump. Most everyday riders start here.
+ $65Starter tier
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30 min with Dan — saddle height, reach, cleats. Worth it.

+ $4530 min

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Full specifications

FrameRaleigh DL-1 lugged chromoly, S, 26" wheel, full chaincase bosses, rod brake pivots
ForkRaleigh lugged chromoly, rod brake boss, original chrome crown
HeadsetRaleigh 1" threaded, cup-and-cone, repacked
CrankRaleigh steel cottered 46T (original), chaincase included
Bottom bracketRaleigh cottered cup-and-cone, repacked
Cassette— (internal 3-speed hub)
ChainSturmey-Archer 1/2×3/32 single (cleaned, lubed)
ShiftersSturmey-Archer 3-speed trigger shifter, handlebar mount
Derailleurs— (Sturmey-Archer AW 3-speed internal hub)
BrakesRaleigh rod-actuated calipers, new Kool-Stop cork/rubber rod blocks F&R
WheelsRaleigh 26" (590) steel rims, 36H, chrome (polished), Sturmey-Archer AW rear / QR front
TiresSchwalbe Delta Cruiser 26×1-3/8 (new)
Bar / stemRaleigh north road swept bar, original chrome
SaddleBrooks B66 (original, heavily patinated, crack-free)
PedalsRaleigh rubber platform quill (original)
ExtrasFull chaincase (intact), original Raleigh pump with holder, front dynamo light (non-functional, display only), rear reflector
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Proper English steel

The Raleigh DL-1 is the bike that put the world on two wheels — and this one is a legitimate example in small, finished in classic black with full chrome trim. It came to us from a retired rider in Oro Valley who bought it in England in the 1970s and brought it back with him. The Sturmey-Archer AW 3-speed hub is the heart of this machine: built like a watch, virtually indestructible, and still shifts the way it's supposed to. Rod brakes, upright geometry, and a full chaincase keep everything functional and fender-clean.

We overhauled the Sturmey-Archer hub (fresh grease, indicator adjusted, new cable), cleaned and adjusted the rod brake linkages with new brake blocks front and rear, repacked the wheel bearings, and polished the chrome. The original Brooks saddle has significant patina but no cracks and is well on its way to perfectly broken in. This is a bike for someone who appreciates that things were built differently once.

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