Raleigh 20 Stowaway Folding Bike 1976 3 Speed Hub Gears Ready To Ride Original

This vintage Raleigh 20 Stowaway folding bicycle represents a classic piece of British cycling heritage from 1976. Constructed with traditional steel tubing and finished in a quintessential British Green, this compact 20-inch wheel folding bike comes equipped with a reliable 3-speed Sturmey Archer hub gear mechanism. The bike has been carefully stored for over 30 years and arrives in its original configuration, maintaining the core components it was originally built with.

The Stowaway design embodies the practical urban cycling ethos of mid-1970s Britain, when compact folding bicycles were becoming increasingly popular for commuters and those with limited storage space. Its side-pull caliper brakes and hub gears offer straightforward, low-maintenance cycling technology that was standard for the era. While the chrome components show some pitting and the paintwork has minor chips - typical for a vintage bicycle of this age - the frame remains structurally sound and ready for recommissioning.

Riders interested in vintage British cycling hardware will appreciate this original Raleigh folding bicycle as both a functional ride and a historical artifact. As with any vintage bike, it will require new tyres and a careful mechanical check before returning to regular use, but its core design remains true to the practical, robust engineering that made Raleigh bikes renowned worldwide.