Originally Posted by USAZorro
I'll not argue, but simply note that my preference would be one of the 753 team frames with the older red/yellow/black livery. 54 cm if you please.
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+1. The all-blue scheme on this later machine is less then unique, and the lugset used is not spectacular in appearance.
Originally Posted by russdog63
This is as good any steel frame you will find.
I don't contest that. I simply feel that if a frame is to be gawked at, it should also have a degree of uniqueness and awe-inspring details. Barring chrome, due to the restrictions on 753, I look for unique lugs and lugwork, plus interesting paint colors and/or designs, on high-end frames such as this Raleigh.
In other words, to simply look at this bike from a distance, it might be hard to tell it from any higher-end mass-produced machine off the rack. Hell, strip all the decals, including that of the tubing, from this frame, and it might take someone a few moments to realize that it's not something out of the ordinary.
That's not what I expect from a high-end frame. I look for features that stand out visually, in addition to its materials and build origins.
Take care,
-Kurt