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Offered a 15 year old Rayleigh Dynatech cheap, worth it?

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  • June 13, 2017 at 9:49 pm #27225
    JonnyFoxtrot5

    Hi all, I’m currently using my Voodoo Bizango mountain bike for road riding as I can’t justify splashing out on a road bike as well. Was chatting to one of my colleagues who mentioned his Dad had an old Rayleigh Dynatech road bike which he’d be happy with £50 for. He only knows that it’s about 15 years old and well looked after and gave me some pics (see below). 

    Can anyone help me with advice on whether it’s worth a shout at £50? Were they good bikes for their time? Would I be better off putting the £50 aside and saving for a £2-300 bike from the likes of Decathlon?

    https://i.imgur.com/eZLyHAv.jpg
    https://i.imgur.com/zQ3Ky1i.jpg
    https://i.imgur.com/S7UEZ3L.jpg

    Cheers!

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  • June 14, 2017 at 11:57 am #895125
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    JonnyFoxtrot5

    Thanks for the info! Managed

    Thanks for the info! Managed to get a ride on it this lunch time after getting some air in the tyres. Frame is 59/60cm and did feel a little big but definitely not small for my 6ft frame. There’s no model stickers anywhere on it except at the bottom where it states 2055 “Performance Bonded Tube Set” and has a serial number starting AA. Also there’s one saying “Special Products Division” if that makes any difference. Gears and Brakes all shifted and stopped really well and are all labeled 500EX. Only issue was that the down tube gear shifters were a nightmare to use and that the pedal crank kept hitting the front derailleur when I pedaled past, not sure if that’s a fault or just needs some adjustment. Still not sure whether or not to throw £50 at it as I’d definitely want to change those shifters, if its even possible? I’d just be using it for some commuting and mild road riding with a friend (who has a hybrid).

    June 14, 2017 at 11:37 am #895123
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    Dnnnnnn

    Nice looking bike, and

    Nice looking bike, and probably has upgrade potential, particularly to modern integrated gear/brake shifters.

    Assuming the gears and brakes work well (they were good stuff new but can’t tell anything  about condition now from those pics), the wheels are true, the frame is decent (I can’t see what tubing it’s made of but Dynatech suggests a decent standard) and it’s the right size for you, then £50 seems a bargain.

    What sort of riding would you plan on using it for?

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