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Brix · 2011-07-08 1:48am

1987 Raleigh Ultra Shock

Extremely rare survivor in top condition.

If you know anything about the '87-'88 Raleigh Shock series of freestyle bikes, then you know how hard they are to find in ANY condition. I bought this bike on eBay from a consignment store. These photos do the bike no justice. It is mind-boggling how this bike could have survived so well. I'm not entirely sure about the tires, but everything else appears to be original with no sign of ever being ridden. The paint and decals are in near perfect shape without the typical stress cracks that you normally see on these models. Still has the original dealer sticker from Brooklyn Bicycle Center on the seat tube.

Pink/white Raleigh frame,fork,bars,seat post,clamp,stem
ACS Rotor
Pink Dia-Compe front/rear brake calipers
White Dia-Compe brake levers
White Skyway 6-spoke mags
White 20 x 1.75 Duro street tiresWhite Viscount Dominator seatWhite screw-in fork pegs
Pink rear frame standers
Pink/white Mushroom-type grips
Purple/white SR Tracer chainwheel
White CrMo 1-piece crank
Pink Wellgo pedals
Purple KMC chain

ZOO BOO · 2011-07-08 2:45am

Great bike here for sure

RADMAX · 2011-07-08 11:44am

keep it carefully

Phenom · 2011-07-08 12:49pm

Great looking survivor!

RaleighRider · 2011-07-21 8:22pm

It looks like its never been ridden, but i rode that bike almost everyday. I tried to get it back after I sold it because i regretted it very much. I sold it to a guy, who sold it to an owner of a Sporting Goods store here in MN. Told me he would hold it for me for just 3 days until I got paid. Got greedy and put it up on eBay for 400 somethin. I sold it to the original guy who bought it from for $100. If you ever decide to part with it, PLEASE PM me. He put those tires on it. I had Porkchop white with tan walls on it when I had it. That bike has a lot of careful miles on her.

RaleighRider · 2011-07-21 8:25pm

PS I bought this bike from FreestyleMaster who is a member here also. Its been around the block and submitted here several tmes

Brix · 2011-07-21 8:38pm

Wow...thanks for the info, RR!! Very sorry to hear that this was yours but you let it slip away. I've been searching for the blue version of this bike for a long time, but when I saw this pink one in such pristine shape, I just couldn't pass it up. If I ever get lucky and find the blue one, I may consider selling/trading this one with you. Until then, I'll be sure to keep it locked up safely indoors! It's definitely too perfect to be ridden. Kudos on keeping it so well maintained!!!

RaleighRider · 2011-07-22 8:40am

It was found a few years back by BronxStyler (member here) as NOS in a NY bike shop So there ya go haha

RaleighRider · 2011-07-22 8:43am

Here it is with Skinwalls. Just for your reference if you were gonna change them. Sorry, Im done thread jacking. Just nice to talk about it. Remember me please if you want to sell. Take care!

Brix · 2011-07-22 8:47am

No worries, I really appreciate the info!! It's always great to learn the history of the bikes you acquire. If you have more info or pics, please feel free to share them!!

Thanks again.

KAMIKAZEOFJIHAD888 · 2013-03-06 2:56pm

EXCELLENT, PERFECT BIKE, LOVE THE GOOSENECK, MAGS, AND THE COLORS OF BOTH VERSIONS. WOULD BE A FUN BIKE TO RIDE. THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE.

Brix · 2013-03-06 8:29pm

KAMIKAZEOFJIHAD888 wrote:
EXCELLENT, PERFECT BIKE, LOVE THE GOOSENECK, MAGS, AND THE COLORS OF BOTH VERSIONS. WOULD BE A FUN BIKE TO RIDE. THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE.

Thanks! You're right...this bike really is a blast from the past!

KAMIKAZEOFJIHAD888 · 2013-03-07 7:38am

SAW THE FRAME AND FORK FOR THIS BIKE ON EBAY, LOOKED QUITE ROUGH WITH ALOT OF WORN/ MISSING PAINT. THIS ONE IS A PERFECT SPECIMEN, MUST HAVE BEEN UNASSEMBLED IN BOX OR GARAGED MOST OF ITS LIFE, TO STAY IN MINT CONDITION LIKE THIS.

Brix · 2013-03-07 7:59am

KAMIKAZEOFJIHAD888 wrote:
SAW THE FRAME AND FORK FOR THIS BIKE ON EBAY, LOOKED QUITE ROUGH WITH ALOT OF WORN/ MISSING PAINT. THIS ONE IS A PERFECT SPECIMEN, MUST HAVE BEEN UNASSEMBLED IN BOX OR GARAGED MOST OF ITS LIFE, TO STAY IN MINT CONDITION LIKE THIS.

That's exactly what I thought when I first bought this beauty! But according to the previous owner ("RaleighRider"...see his comments above) he actually rode this bike and took exceptional care of it. Props to him for preserving this rare bike! I also bought a blue 1987 Raleigh Shock that is very similar to this bike, but the condition is nowhere near this nice. I still need to clean it up and post it here....stay tuned!

Ortega5000 · 2013-10-04 10:21pm

I regret selling the 87 shock I found on cl for $80 that was %100 original in good shape. Nice one

Brix · 2013-10-06 8:09am

Ortega5000 wrote:
I regret selling the 87 shock I found on cl for $80 that was %100 original in good shape. Nice one

Thanks dude! These Raleighs are kinda rare but they do turn up from time to time on here and eBay. If I had the funds, I would probably buy every one I came across!

zeetard1 · 2014-01-05 7:00pm

NICE BIKE!!!

Brix · 2014-01-06 5:00pm

zeetard1 wrote:
NICE BIKE!!!

Thanks!! You've got some nice rides too!!

steve71 · 2014-09-05 10:19am

one bike id like to own keep on missing them

IPD · 2014-09-05 2:09pm

OE mags. The only wheels that look right on an Ultra Shock.

flintgtboy78 · 2014-10-07 9:21am

Looks Great!!!

Brix · 2014-10-07 11:28am

Thank you!

natedotphill · 2016-04-14 6:47am

I need that one in my collection - nice bike bro - if ever you want to sell let me know?

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