Originally Posted by
Salamandrine
IIRC, and I'm not sure that I do, the Argos frames were a classic 70s geometry, with relatively long chainstays and 73ish angles. IOW they could be called "endurance road" or audax. I think the Bob Jackson is more of a criterium bike, and to a lesser degree so is the Raleigh. If that is correct it might be less of a duplicate than you think. It's easy enough to measure with a yardstick and a protractor.
FYI, the Nitto P-clips are very deluxe, as far as these things go.
Virtually identical stay length as the Team Pro, and a bit over 1/2" longer than the Bob Jackson. I suspect the overall wheelbase on the Argos is a bit longer than the Team Pro, but until I mount the fork...
How weird would it be to build this up with Alfine hubs 650b, wide tires, fenders. racks and integrated lighting? (that was what I had in mind as set about to acquire the frame) Can probably find a reasonable compromise with 28's or 32's and possibly fenders and get a comfortable all-day rider to go along with the Grand Sport and Competition (will likely sell the Fuji Finest off). Will still leave the serious randoneuse itch unscratched though.