When I first saw this bicycle a year ago, the words RALIND did not mean anything to me. I asked around and no one could throw any light on this matter so I left the bike where I saw it
The bike exactly where I saw it
The head badge - not one that I have seen before
I should have paid more attention to the R on the tail reflector but sadly I did not
The handle section all rusted but complete
The seat and joint section again rusted but no soldering marks - pristine
This was my last look at the bike and I bade it farewell. A week later it was gone - someone bought it.
Months later I realised that RALIND stood for Raleigh Industries - Raleigh set up a factory in the 1970s in Batu Tiga Selangor and for a short time the bikes had RALIND on them.
Regrets? Yes! I wonder who is the new owner
Raleigh India also had Ral Ind stamped on most parts, like handle stem, brake arch, gear Crank arm, etc.
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