My 1984 Raleigh City Tourer looks virtually identical to this, with a 5 speed friction derailleur and (sadly) no chainguard. This is my ideal bike geometry. Sir Lancelot isn't lightweight by modern standards, but once up to speed we just sail along with minimal effort - unless, of course, there is a headwind, in which case we curse and struggle.

I'm mourning my mother's Raleigh 3-speed, which I donated to Goodwill before I knew any better, but also lusting after the matched pair of early 1970's Raleigh 3 speeds (with Brooks saddles and dynamo headlamps) that have been gathering dust in The Boy's parents' garage for twenty-five years. They are khaki green with black and chrome accents, purchased in Winnipeg.