Bicycle, RSW Compact

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This Raleigh folding small-wheel bicycle dates from around 1966. Its brand name is 'RSW Compact', stands for 'Raleigh Small Wheel 16 inch wheel'. The bicycle is the folding version of the Raleigh 'RSW 16'.

The small-wheel bicycle folds with a shotgun action. The handlebars also fold. The bicycle is fitted with a Sturmey Archer three-speed rear hub.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-287-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1993.82
• Date: Around 1966
  c. 1966
  
• Material: Bicycle, folding
  
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• What: Bicycle, folding
  
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• Who: Raleigh (Maker)
  
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• Description: Raleigh RSW Compact, the folding version of the RSW 16 small-wheel bicycle, c. 1966
  
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