I think a higher end Raleigh would make excellent candidate

I'm building up a Raleigh International... it will be an international frankenbike!

Here are the specs.. so far...


Framee / Fork Raleigh International - UK

Stem - GB - UK

Headset -Campagnolo Nuevo Record - Italy

Bars Nitto Randonneur 44cm handlebars - Japan

Tape - Specialized - China?

Brake levers - Cane Creek SCR-5 aero - Taiwan?

Shifters- Shimano 9 speed Dura Ace Bar Ends - Japan

Shifter bands for Cable Stop - Huret (Machined in America) - France

Brakes - Weinmann Center Pull 999 610 - Switzerland

Brake Pads - Scott-Mathauser Superbrake Brake Shoes - USA

Cables - Jagwire - China?

Rear Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra 6500 - Japan

Front Derailleur - Campy Record Triple - Italy

Rear Hub - Shimano 6000 - Japan

Front Dynamo Hub - Shimano DH-3N80 - Malaysia

Cassette - Sram PowerGlide 990 9 12/32 Taiwan?

Crank - Velo Orange Grand Cru 50.4 BCD Crankset - Taiwan

Chain - KMC - Taiwan

Pedals - Shimano - Japan

BB - Shimano - UN55 - Japan

Saddle - Brooks B17 Narrow - UK

Seatpost - Velo Orange - Taiwan

Rims - Velo Orange PBP - Taiwan

Rim Tape - Velox - France

Tires - Panaracer Pasela 32 - Japan
Spokes - Japan

Light - Schmidt Edelux - Germany

Brass bell - Japan

Some of the highlights that make it a Frakenbike…


1) Shimano, Campy, Sram drivetrain.
2) Triple derailleur on a double crank
3) 130 mm hubs on 126 mm spread frame
4) 32 tooth cassette for 28 tooth max derailleur
5) Most parts are used..
6) Most parts came off four other bikes that I owned

I will have a write up.. when I am done..