RIH Super Course 1962

Hi
Any Information would be greatly received on this 1962 RIH Super Course
That's the date stamped under the handlebars but maybe the bike is from a different year?
the serial number is 7406.
The bike is rideable and just needs a good clean!
I know very little about Vintage Bikes (except for owning a 1960's Raleigh)
I'm located in Fuengirola near Malaga Southern Spain.
Any advice would be great
Thank you in advance
Mick

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Lovely frame!

Thanks

Nice frame.

RIH Sport still exists, as a marque at least (I know nothing other than the name) - try sending them an e-mail for info.

http://rihsport.com/

Thank you
Just emailed them

look at marktplaats.nl to get a first impression on value.

Thank you Magicmelz

This is "cool". It's not super high-end. Cottered cranks, not uncommon for that vintage, but still a cheaper option than cotterless; wing nuts on wheels, not quick releases, Wienmann brakes, perhaps, . All of this puts it below a high end bike. Some quality details on the frame, like the reinforcing tabs for the chain stay bridge. I assume it is a 531 frame (any tubing stickers)? Good condition (will clean up easily). I don't know the market so well in your part of the world. Over here (Montreal), probably about 300 dollars if it is a 531 bike, maybe as high as 400 but it wouldn't be a quick sale, I would expect. Mind you, the Kint bars and Titan stem are worth a bit on their own (see ebay, UK or european site, but look at "sold" listings, not what people are asking or what they put as starting bids on items that never sell). But, don't part it out! It's survived this long intact; deserves to see out its life that way! Hope it goes to a good home.

Wow that's great thank you do much for all the information!

Does anybody on here want to make an offer before the bike goes on ebay?

Size, seattube ct, toptube cc?

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/851256-ultimate-rih-source-8.html

Sorry we don't know how to measure the size exactly!!
but I hope these very rough measurements give you an idea -

Pedals to where the frame ends under the seat - 80cm
Bottom of the seat to where the handlebars come out of the frame 54cm -
There is the number 84 stamped on it.
Advice on how to measure it properly would be great.
cheers
Mick

Come on man. Google seattube CT and toptube CC :)

Shipping from UK?

Ok here's the latest measurements I hope they give you a better idea.
54 and 55cm
The bike is in Spain
google my email address, facebook etc and you can see I'm genuine.
I know next to nothing about vintage racing bikes,
I'm helping a friend who knows even less!
I'm a musician and you should be able to find me easily online.
I can supply the phone number and contact details of the seller to any genuine buyer,
She's Spanish but speaks perfect English and German, her husband is Canadian.
my email - mickdraycott@hotmail.co.uk
gracias
Mick

offers anybody?

Still for sale!

Still for sale!! It has been stored in my garage for the last 3 years but I need to clear some room, so open to offers.

I need a bike like that for when I come to visit Fuengirola on the 11th of March!
Would love to take it off of your hands. How much did you have in mind?
Thanks,
Bernd.

I need a bike like that for when I come to visit Fuengirola on the 11th of March!
Would love to take it off of your hands. How much did you have in mind?
Thanks,
Bernd.

easy enough research on RIH SPORT << https://rihsport.com/history/ >> the frame number you gave is here.......

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Thank you, sorry for the late reply I haven't been on this site for ages, are those numbers the frame measurements?
Update I have just spent a few hours cleaning the bike up ready to put on Ebay.
Thank you again for all the information.