Originally Posted by Stadtfeld

Recently and stupidly lost my beloved 16-year old Trek 520 to a thief, who is I hope riding it to Costa Rica instead of selling it to support some less healthy habit.

I've tried to interpret this as an opportunity, and reentered the market, which has changed remarkably in 16 years. I just obtained a 2008 Raleigh One Way, which is already beloved. It reminds me a great deal of both my 520 ( the same beautiful green and the Brooks saddle ) and its predecessor, a similarly set up Dawes touring bike.

Question - has any other owner tried removing the little curved stainless steel panels with the name of the bike from both sides of the top tube? I find them the one detraction from the bike's overall appearance. They seem to be stuck on with some kind of adhesive, but I haven't wanted to risk damaging the finish underneath.

Thanks!