Raleigh Banana 531c 105 good condition

Anotherjon

Retro Newbie
Hi, I have a Raleigh Banana Ltd Edition version for sale - £300.
I have enjoyed riding it over the summer but now have a replacement so it needs to go, ideally to someone who will appreciate it.
The frame is the 531c version, with a 22inch top tube and a 22 inch seat tube ( centre of BB to top of top tube).
The spec is totally original as far as I can tell apart from tyres. The original saddle should also be with it if I can remember where I put it, otherwise another saddle will come with it.
So it has Shimano 105 down tube mounted indexed shifters - 6 speed, 105 brake levers and calipers, 105 headset, 105 chainset, front and rear mechs, hubs. The rims are Weinmann alloy versions.
The stem is a Cinelli Geos, 130mm length
Bars are Cinelli Criterium and are stamped 65-40
Seatpost is SR Laprade, fluted.
The frame has a few scratches and marks as would be expected for a bike of this age but is generally in good condition, as you can see from the pictures.
It runs beautifully, I just prefer more modern shifters etc and wanted to keep this bike complete.
I would prefer the bike to be collected but will discuss posting or delivering if necessary.
I am based in Leicestershire.

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More full res images here:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k88p1rz8loj7r4r/PFPtGnVvEo
 
Hi,
I don't know the year of manufacture for certain, late 80's is my guess. I have looked but cant find it in any of the online brochures.
The serial number on the BB shell is beneath the plastic cable guide so without removing it my best try at seeing it is: 801126
There is also a number on the gold coloured sticker below the Reynolds sticker between BB and front mech. This is 00104844.

Let me know if these help ID the year.

Jon.
 
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