Originally Posted by
afilado
I bought this 1985 Ilkeston frame off Ebay several years ago. Just now getting around to outfitting it with full Dura Ace, excepting the Campy headset which I'll eventually get to changing out. For now, it's a ready new ride for Spring.
It's very reminiscent in configuration of the "Hotrod (Schwinn) Circuit" I enjoyed for a brief period last year. I hope the ride experience is as good. I'm expecting so.
I particularly like the paint scheme. It's "custom" from the factory, using the common Raleigh red/yellow but in a sharp minimalist fade that is somehow more refreshing to my eye than the traditional color blocks that are otherwise pervasive. I've never seen another like it.
I enjoyed the recent thread showing the various levels of Raleigh build quality, namely illustrated by lug brazing. It's hard to find anything about the construction of this particular frame to fault.
Comments/criticism invited.
And no, the fork is not bent. 
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I say it is! ;0) Beauty of a bike! :0)
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