Toronto Raleigh Twenty

GOT CRANK?

2009-02-28T14:46:00.000-08:00

as the sickness gets ready to play hide and seek with my body.. I search for stronger medicine.

Got any crank?

25 Twenty portraits

2009-02-06T20:12:00.000-08:00

Medori Green has moved into the loft,

shes getting ready for spring.

time for a bath, and cleaning her spokes,

the garage was not her thing.

Toronto Stowaway

2009-01-24T10:47:00.000-08:00

I picked up a cousin to "Medori", now "Haru" my new bronze Raleigh stowaway has a riding partner.

here's a pic of a similar bike, however Haru has white handles, and a matching white brooks plastic seat and pump.

Happy go Twenty!

2009-01-24T10:20:00.000-08:00

So right on the heels of the golden globes, Sally Hawkins in her, "Poppy" role has teamed up for a third time with Mike Leigh.

Little Pixel, turned me on to this film for its wonderful opening scene where Poppy, who is soon to be the victim of random bike theft rides carefree through the city.

An interesting film which has a wonderful Raleigh Cameo.

"Son of Rambow" Raleigh Twenty Cameo

2009-01-02T19:29:00.000-08:00

Its a new year, and while waiting for the bells to chime, we kept ourselves entertained by munching on left over sergios pizza and watching the Son of Rambow,
which featured some great Raleigh Cameos, of Raleigh Twenty's, Raleigh Stowaways with trailers, and Raleigh Choppers, it was a very entertaining britsh flick which had rave reviews at this years Toronto International Film Festival.

worth a rent from Blockbuster.

Raleigh Twenty Supercycle Cousin

2008-12-17T09:20:00.000-08:00

Apparently Raleigh also built a Twenty for Supercyle Brand, exactly the same frame, and,"TWENTY" decal as a Raleigh Twenty, but branded,"Supercycle" on the seat post.

I found of of these cousins while riding down queen west.

heres one for sale on Craigslist Toronto, ($200.00 is a little steep though to do a modification to this beautiful bicycle.) ** update, "tomtom" this beautiful bikes previous owner advised me that this bike has sold. I hope to run into it one day on the street.

P.S. If you happen to be the new owner of this bike, and have interesting adventure stories to share. please do.

cheers

Original or Crispy Raleigh Twenty ?

2008-12-10T09:49:00.000-08:00

Original or Crispy has alway been a dilema when it comes to Kentucky fried chicken, and this dilema also applies when it comes to a Raleigh Twenty.

Unless you are fortunate to have two or more of these wonderful bikes, or your grandmother gave you hers that was stored in the garage for 30 years, the thought of adding or subtracting from these highly customizeable bikes is pretty common.

Medori is almost in original condition, her paint and chrome still shines... i'd hate to take her apart, as she needs no upgrades, however I am looking for a twenty to apply my "TWENTY FIVE" carrier design to..

To modify or not to modify your Raleigh Twenty...that is the question

Raleigh Twenty on a roll.

2008-12-09T09:12:00.001-08:00

So i've been bitten, the twenty bug has got me searching for another, the 1972 that i was so lucky to have landed is searching for its cousins... if you have a Raleigh Twenty and live in Toronto, i'd love to see your pictures, and get a sneak peek into the history of your vintage fun bundle.

i'm off to order ," Raleigh 20 x 1.75 Custom whitewall cycle tyres" from the U.K.