Raleigh Wisp

Good or bad?
I have my eye on one, granted it's 5 speed but it's lush!

Anyone?

Hmm.

Hi Lileth. Just spotted this thread. I'm assuming you mean the mixte bicycle, not the awful moped? If it's the former, I built a Raleigh Candice for my wife (same frame as the Wisp) and It's a beauty of a frame. The stock, steel-rimmed wheels are a bit gash but I find the frame to be relatively light, stiff and responsive and, in my opinion, can make the basis of a very sweet classic ride. Would build another for sure ;)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16282281@N04/6872404556/in/photostream

Oooh that's gorgeous

Yes it's the mixte Im on about, saw one in town at a shop the other day it's a beauty :D

Thanks ;)
Try the Wisp out, you'll probably really like it. My wife prefers hers to the 'orrible barge that was the Pashley Princess she had before. Which brings us to the second issue. How much are the shop asking for it?

My gf had her beater Whisp stolen within 3 days of moving down here. Bastards. For what it's worth, it did ride nicely, she rode it daily and it embarrased plenty of Glasgow commutengers. It'll go quite fast too.

I've restored or built four Mixte bikes. Lovely.

Thanks ;)
Try the Wisp out, you'll probably really like it. My wife prefers hers to the 'orrible barge that was the Pashley Princess she had before. Which brings us to the second issue. How much are the shop asking for it?

£140 if it's still there, it's all restored and such.

My gf had her beater Whisp stolen within 3 days of moving down here. Bastards. For what it's worth, it did ride nicely, she rode it daily and it embarrased plenty of Glasgow commutengers. It'll go quite fast too.

That is VERY lame! But glad to hear the good comments about it

I've restored or built four Mixte bikes. Lovely.

Ah, awesome :D x

£140 if it's still there, it's all restored and such.

Sounds reasonable for a fully restored (and, I assume, serviced) Wisp. Do it, you know you want to ;)

As part of our vintage ladies collection, the Raleigh Wisp in pastel blue.

A perfect commuting cycle with light weight Mixte frame, road tyres and straight bars, we love arriving at work in style!

Specifications:

19" Mixte steel frame (suits anyone from 5,5" - 5,11")
5 Speed Sachs Huret gears
Wicker basket with handle
Slick road tyres
Quick release wheels

Tidy!!!
So did you buy it then?

Aint got the funds but if its still there next month, then probably!

Lileth.

I know it's not a Wisp but I have a Claude Butler Majestique which you can have for nothing. All you have to do is collect it or arrange for someone to collect it for you.
I live south of Dorking on the A24.
The bike is all original ie. unrestored. The finish is quite good and everthing works. It just wants a good home.

Neil.

Bike went, but owner of the shop says there's more bikes coming in soon of my size. Fingers Crossed.

Hello I have a raleigh wisp love it but need a back mudguard if anyone knows where I can get one please