I have had this bike since I went away to college more than 30 years ago. My Dad built it for me from a used frame he bought. The frame is a '74 Raleigh International, but none of the components are original. The hubs, headset, and bottom bracket are campy. I had a bike shop repack the bearings and change the pedals, saddle, and brake levers about 15 or 16 years ago when I decided to do some weekend riding with it (I was more into running than riding at the time). It has been sitting in my garage for the last 15 years after we moved to the mountains. The gearing on it is not compatible with the roads in this area and the roads are narrow with a lot of traffic. I am working on a contract in the Bay Area this year and commuting up there, so I have taken the bike up there with me to ride.

I think I would like to put a Brooks saddle on it again. I am also considering putting a Shimano freewheel on it with a 34t cog. The Sun tour V GT derailleur on it can handle up to that size. It probably needs new tires and tubes. Would it look better to change the brake levers back to levers with the cable coming out the top? I am also thinking about getting rid of the clipless pedals and getting platforms.