Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
One man's sacrilege is another's salvation. I like the Mafac Competitions and Ultegra derailleurs for it. Here's some ideas that I played out on mine. I started true-ish to original which was fine but not suited to the riding I wanted to do on it. In it's randonneuse phase it had a modern 2x10 drive train, Mafac Racers followed by Competitions, 700 x 36 tires, fenders and a front bag. It was my favorite setup for that bike. I got a chrome 1970 Professional frame and moved everything over, and the International became a lightweight interpretation of a Raleigh Sports for commuting and shopping. Now
beicster has it and it's continuing to spark joy. As others have said, the International is a great canvas for many types of builds, and not so precious or rare that you should hesitate to make it into what suits you. Have fun and post pictures.
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2025 Lynskey Elysium, 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I, 1969? Falcon San Remo
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport