![]() ![]() I could have just as easily printed the new Raleigh Magnum BMX decal stickers without the chrome backing for a more original look.ĭecals sorted, I was able to move on. I decided to add chrome backing to the decals to add some bling and make them pop off the new red paint. Luckily enough between them both I was able to trace and redraw a complete set. However, neither of the two Raleigh Magnum BMX bikes had a complete set of decal stickers. Having a new set of gloss decals was really going to complete the two bike restorations. The other thing I like is the flat brake bridge - a nice design feature and also means one less area to be damaged over time - we've all seen old school bikes with crushed brake bridge tubes from over tightening. The top tube length on the 1984 Raleigh Magnum BMX is 20" - by today's standard this is pretty average, but in 1984 this was a long frame - perfect for today. That aside there were a couple of features on the frame that stood out for me that made these Magnum's special and worth restoring. I believe the Raleigh Magnum was made by the Merida Factory in Taiwan, the giveaway is the serial number structure starting with M - I'm also pretty sure the Magnum was made for the Australian market only. Both Magnums were in very rough condition and only part complete, but I had plenty of era correct parts to be able to restore them faithfully back to their original glory. Recently picked up two old 1984 Raleigh Magnum BMX bikes (and an 86 Raleigh Mini Magnum). ![]()
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