Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 605
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From: Denver, CO
Bikes: 1966 Carlton, 197X MKM, 1983 Trek 620, 1988 Schwinn High Sierra, 1995 DBR Axis Ti, 1999 Waterford, 2016 DBR Release, 2017 Surly Travelers Check
I have a coworker who is a fair weather commuter. Walked out a couple days ago to see what she was riding at the end of the day and was pretty impressed: some kind of mid-70s high-end Raleigh. Full 531 (frame & fork), Nervex pro lugs, Brooks Professional, chrome socks, mix of Huret and Campy components (some not original perhaps). I think it was repainted cherry red a long while ago, but was very well done.
Turns out it was her uncles who passed away at a young age and was a pretty serious biker back then. Needless to say I impressed on her what a nice ride she has and I have no doubt she'll take great care of it.