huffy sportsman

caroline129 said:

does anyone know anything about these bikes? i have one from the '60s,
made in england by raleigh, but i think eventually on the '70s they
were american made again. right or wrong?

I'm pretty sure your Huffy Sportsman is an Armstrong not a
Raleigh. They didn't merge until 1965.

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caroline129 said:

Quoted message said:

does anyone know anything about these bikes? i have one from the '60s,
made in england by raleigh, but i think eventually on the '70s they
were american made again. right or wrong?

Andy Muzi said:

I'm pretty sure your Huffy Sportsman is an Armstrong not a Raleigh. They
didn't merge until 1965.

A quick look at the rear dropouts will settle the issue. There's a
picture at: http://sheldonbrown.com/english

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