1910 Raleigh Ladies Light-Weight No. 17 Bicycle
This charming old lady needs quite a bit of fettling. Though doubtful if it’s economically viable to bring her back to life, we’re attempting to remove the chain-guard, and I’ll get it re-stitched with new ‘windows.’ She’ll be gone through mechanically and left cosmetically ‘as is.’ No hurry. You’ve seen her state ‘before’ and I’ll add ‘after’ pictures in due course.
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Press Club, Birmingham, July 5th, 1911
I have had my machine for 4 1/2 years and it shows no sign of deterioration. Beyond ordinary wear and tear incidental to all, it has needed no repair. Not only does the machine outwardly look well, but it runs as silently as ever. I have cycled all my life, but a sounder, safer, or swifter cycle I could not desire.
W.J.G. Redpath
The Raleigh Number 17 has 26″ wheels, light tyres, saddles and other fittings, being “specially designed for slender riders who do not need the comparatively heavy fittings of a full roadster, and for youthful athletic riders who like fast pace.”
With standard fittings, the Number 7 (the Gents equivalent) weighs 28 lbs, and the Lady’s slightly heavier.
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