Originally Posted by
fender1
My guess is that you will like the ride but not be blown away by it. IMHO, the modern steels (853/OX etc.) Impart all of the wonderful aspects of a traditional steel frame with a more lively feel. Think of the difference between your poprad & your international, the poprad has never been for sale........
My Reynolds 531 bikes have not been my favorites...but that might be total coincidence. I think the real issue here is going to be the size.
That Poprad never will be for sale...well, never say never, but I think that's one of the last bikes I'd sell. I've actually thought about it and the two that are totally off limits and that will never leave my stable are the Marnati (obviously) and the Koga. The tier under that is the Sachs, Merlin and Poprad. Everything else will be sold at some point.
I will say I like the Raleigh International a LOT more in its current incarnation. Turning it into more of a city bike/commuter works much better for it. As a road bike it just felt like a slow, flexy road bike.