'74 Raleigh International
10-26-10, 04:17 PM
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Nice job! I just picked up a very sad 74 International frame/fork from CL that someone had painted a hipster color, then someone else had stripped off. I'm making a few "modifications" to make it MY bike, but I think it'll stay mainly period. My plans for my 78 Competition GS however, that's open for anything at this point! I think the GS might follow your lead a bit.
10-26-10, 05:30 PM
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A tasteful restomod. Nicely done. Since i've been into vintage bikes I've wanted an International.
When your bike fund recovers check out some nice tires https://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/Tires.html
IMHO building up a good quality frame with high-end parts deserves equally good tires.
What's your grocery carrying set-up look like?
When your bike fund recovers check out some nice tires https://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/Tires.html
IMHO building up a good quality frame with high-end parts deserves equally good tires.
What's your grocery carrying set-up look like?
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10-26-10, 07:41 PM
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wow, very nice build! it looks fantastic, and the build list is impressive. well done!
10-26-10, 08:46 PM
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Thanks... I checked out your flickr sets... great stuff... I really love seeing the extent to which cycling is a part of your day to day life. My 74 International will reside in Little Compton, RI, and will be used much of the time to fetch groceries and farm goods.
Have you read The Lost Cyclist?
Have you read The Lost Cyclist?
10-26-10, 08:54 PM
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A tasteful restomod. Nicely done. Since i've been into vintage bikes I've wanted an International.
When your bike fund recovers check out some nice tires https://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/Tires.html
IMHO building up a good quality frame with high-end parts deserves equally good tires.
What's your grocery carrying set-up look like?
When your bike fund recovers check out some nice tires https://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/Tires.html
IMHO building up a good quality frame with high-end parts deserves equally good tires.
What's your grocery carrying set-up look like?
10-26-10, 09:08 PM
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Man, that bike is pure class! I love the forest green + honey leather saddle and tape. You should post some larger photos in case anybody needs some desktop wallpaper 
10-27-10, 12:04 AM
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And he threw in 53 extra words as a bonus!
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10-27-10, 09:59 AM
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I'm thinking of making a street/commuter bike out of a Raleigh International. It won't be as classy. It will be functional and stealthy.
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10-29-10, 06:42 AM
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Yes! Lovely, as always. Basically, I'm thinking of moving most of the stuff from my Super Course, which I have already refined as my general purpose bike. It's actually more comfortable than my club-ride bike, and I'm quite comfortable riding it fast when I want to. I guess it's a bit like a sports sedan. Sedate and relaxed when I want it to be and sporty when I want it to be.
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10-29-10, 07:48 AM
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10-29-10, 08:03 AM
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The original NR gruppo and sewups were a nice choice for fast-ish recreational riding, but I also think Internationals were made for customizing.
I had cantilever mounts brazed onto mine, switched about half the components, and turned it into a touring bike. This was in the 70's when you
couldn't buy a tourer off the shelf.
I had cantilever mounts brazed onto mine, switched about half the components, and turned it into a touring bike. This was in the 70's when you
couldn't buy a tourer off the shelf.
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