Now that is a great rack! Nice find. That would most certainly be on the top of my list if I was still in the market. I already picked up a Pletscher (on the cheap!) that I am modifying for the Tourist. A rear rack will come in handy to secure clothing layers as the morning temps rise from the 40s to near 70 in the afternoon. Rack attachment brackets will be machined to fit the frame exactly and lined with rubber to protect the original finish.

Thanks Aaron as I'm sure there are others who will go for it (I would)


I bought a Brooks saddle after reviewing the Raleigh catalogs of the period (and reading rave reviews). My DL-1 had a Rampar mattress saddle which was OK but I admit to wanting to try the Brooks. After a few rides, I am really liking the Brooks. It’s a keeper. The quality of the saddle is most impressive (a can of proofide woulda been nice though). The guy I bought the Tourist from had inherited it from his recently deceased grandfather who probably had the Rampar saddle installed.

This will probably be the last chapter in this refurbish thread because the mighty Tourist is where I want it. I am using it for conditioning on dedicated bike trails near my home. The 22T gearing is about right for the trails as my conditioning improves. My overall impression of the bike is favorable…I love it! Size-wise I’m 6’ 4” with a 36” inseam and 215 lbs weight. I am very pleased with the frame size and stiffness. The only issue may be the handlebar-to-knee clearance for tight turns….no big deal.

The mighty Tourist after a 30 mile ride…….





Dang!! I keep forgetting to mention about the brake lever actuation. The right side lever actuates the front brake and the left actuates the rear. Great!!! Just like motorbikes.


beljum