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Old 08-22-13 | 10:50 AM
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Bikes: 1986 Raleigh Competition (Restored to Original), 1986 Cannonade SR400 (Updated to Dura Ace 7800)

Originally Posted by The Thin Man
Anyone else have suggestions?
I guess the most important thing... what is your reasoning behind an accurate restoration? Are you selling it? Museum piece? Did you REALLY like the look of the decals THAT much?

If none of the above are true... get a bit artistic. Pick what you like, instead of going for original... you may end up with something even better.

I turned a 1981 Raleigh Grand Prix frame, which are a dime a dozen and wouldn't get a second look... into a head turner.

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