R300 Raleigh chromoly alum.overside tubes, 7 years of heavy touring rides. No problem yet even the originals rims have managed to hold. Only change tires, now on are: 700-37s Cont. Travel Contacts.
Before I ride a ancient steel frame schiwn. No problem ither (And I miss her profundly) and never I forgot the smooth and quiet ride of this bicycle. I sold it to a mexican at work who ride it to work everyday for about 3 years now, so I see her every day the only thing is that he paint it blue, white and red, with little stars in the downtube!!!!. Part of me always regret to have sold it but the guy was riding to work in to big for him 27- 12 speed so I talk him in to buy it for 150.00 dollars. He love it!!!!