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Raleigh Stowaway Folding Shopper Bicycle Frame & Forks
£16.15 GBP
This Raleigh Stowaway is a classic British folding shopper bike frame and forks, built on Raleigh's traditional construction methods that have kept these bikes on the road for decades. The folding mechanism works as it should, making it a practical proposition for anyone looking to rebuild or restore a proper vintage folding bicycle rather than chase the modern lightweight designs.
The frame and forks are straight, which means the core structure is sound and ready for work. There's surface rust on the paint, which is typical for a bike of this age and character, but it's cosmetic rather than structural. The majority of the headset and bearings are still in place, so you're not starting from scratch when it comes to the steering and front-end assembly. This is the kind of detail that matters when you're evaluating a project—it tells you the bike has been looked after reasonably well and hasn't been thrashed or neglected.
The Stowaway was designed for everyday shopping and utility riding, and that sensible engineering comes through in the frame geometry and build quality. If you're after an original Raleigh folding bike to restore, or you need a straightforward frame and forks to build something practical, this gives you a solid starting point without the hunt for NOS parts or complete machines that often command premium prices. It's honest, British-made kit that does what it's meant to do.