Originally Posted by
USAZorro
A couple questions that hopefully may lead to the truth:
Is 27.2 marked on the seat post?
Has the post and/or tube opening been measured with reasonably accurate calipers?
I'm leaning towards identifying is as a Super Course. The location of the serial number doesn't seem consistent with it being an International or Competition. As rhm states though, it could possibly be a Carlton, and measured seat post size seems the most telling clue we have available here.
Interesting bike, bigwoo. Eager to hear what you think of the ride qualities.
Hi Z!
The ride is especially great on fast downhill descents. Tight and controlled. The flats are a quite refined and plush. (I'm at a bit of a disadvantage for some things because someone put a Dura-Ace freewheel on here that is quite aggressive and for flats/downs.)
As I stand here in the garage drinking my coffee and picking away at the back of the seat tube, it's quite obvious that the original paint on this was an off-gold/pastel yellow. I'm going to focus on the TdF I recently scored and pass this one on to a tall guy who's in a pinch for commuter transportation. I think it will be superb whether loaded or just flying around the city. Strange one indeed.
EDIT: I just realized that "Raleigh" on both chain stays and on the downtube are all hand-painted. They are definitely NOT decals. Sheesh, someone REEEEALLY wanted this to be a Raleigh Pro