Originally Posted by
nlerner
I’ve owned and ridden the following 1970s Raleigh road bikes (for some models, multiple examples):
Professional
Professional track
RRA
International
Gran(d) Sport(s)
Competition
Competition GS
Super Course
I was majorly disappointed in the ride qualities of the Professional and RRA. The one that remains in the stable is a ‘71 Int’l converted to 650b x 42mm tires. A Super Course is probably the best bet as a city bike with upright bars, but having done that setup, some had geometry better suited for that weight distribution than others.
That's somewhat of a surprise! I've always like my RRA and like it better (by a bit) than the '73 International that preceded it. I always wanted a Pro (bought the RRA because Pro's weren't available that year, or very hard to come by), and have never ridden one. I should rectify that.