1991 Raleigh Technium Peak Vintage Mountain Bike Walkaround - Nicest One Left?

[@brrrt6666]

Belongs in a museum, there's enough 90s bikes to ride for all of us!

[@aaronbehindbars]

It may end up in one someday. I will likely donate this and some of my other bikes in 25-30+ years when I move out of my hose into either a nomadic life, smaller house, or nursing facility.

[@rogerdoggett1991]

I was given a raleigh technium mountain about 10 years ago. Ive riden it hard and just all around enjoyed it. I thought it was just a regular bike i had no idea how coveted they are. My frame has been stripped and professionally painted purple . It has rock shox, bar end extensions, those one sided racing pedals and kenda cross tires. Sadly the original tires are dry rotted so i just replaced them with some cheap blackburn tires from walmart until i order some new kendas. Someone put alot of money into this bike originally .Im going to start ordering replacement parts and bringing this baby back to life.

[@marksmatchboxmemories-xd6qp]

its amazing what shimano got away with, paint parts a different colour, add a new letter, hey presto, new group set lol :)

[@calebweeks7324]

Amazing find

[@arthurguedes9705]

nice bike, i have the blue edition, cool to know that exists other type. best bike ever

[@haqitman]

Great score! That's the big question with something that nice, do you ride it or protect it forever?

[@aaronbehindbars]

That's a great question! The narrow handlebar with the long stem is going to be terribly uncomfortable for me and I know this bike is going to ride horribly with that stiff 1-1/8" rigid fork. It's displayed on the wall of my home office and likely to remain there for the next 20-30 years. Last year, I picked up a late 80's Reflex ALX89 which was built by Raleigh using the same Easton E9 tubing, but in smaller diameters and the bike has a 1" curved/tapered leg fork. Even that bike rides a little harsh and buzzy, but has my preferred geometry of taller/wider bars with a shorter reach. It's a good around town sorta bike.

[@haqitman]

@@aaronbehindbars On the wall sounds good for this survivor! I agree the geometry of those old bikes was terrible. My old one has gotten a higher stack, shorter stem, and wide riser bars. It's a big improvement.

[@marlonterbio]

immaculate!!!

[@lp946]

I have nearly the same bike but used. Do you think is it safe to ride it after 35 years its been made? I mean the frame connection (aluminium adhesed to steel).

[@aaronbehindbars]

If you feel comfortable giving it a close inspection at all the joints to make sure there aren't any cracks or gaps between the aluminum tube and steel lugs, it is probably going to still be glued together. How the bike was used and stored will have a lot to do with if the bonds are still sound. If it passes the visual test, got ride it gently. It isn't lkely to fall apart even if you had a compromised joint as long as you aren't hammering the bike. Liaten for creaks and rattles coming from the frame. Thoses are tell-tale signs of failure. Last, I wouldn't abuse the bike by riding hard and jumping it. I would limit riding to street and light trails/paths. I do hope you can gets yours out to ride. I probably never will ride mine to preserve as best I can.

[@bigbadstretch13yrago]

Do you mind me asking how much you paid for the bike? It’s really a lovely bike. It looks epic🙂

[@aaronbehindbars]

$50

[@peteryouds5634]

$50.00 ! You gotta be kidding, I would’ve paid $ 500.00, literally a brand new high end vintage MTB . Clearly, the seller was clueless to what they had.

[@marksmatchboxmemories-xd6qp]

@@aaronbehindbars thats crazy, Dynatech are feting over 500 in uk, especially ogre xce

[@rogerdoggett1991]

​@@aaronbehindbars wow 😮

[@rayodoherty]

Nice bike but what's a Rawley?

[@aaronbehindbars]

Haha! I reckon it's a bloody British name I cain't rightly pronounce!

[@catinthehat906]

Why would someone buy a bike like this and never ride it?

[@aaronbehindbars]

Just like the number of licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop, the world may never know!

[@Theantidavincii]

seatpost is 26.8 or 27.2?

[@aaronbehindbars]

27.2 Apologies for such a late reply to your question. Bike was hanging up where it was difficult to reach until recently.

[@Theantidavincii]

thanks!!