Originally Posted by
JunkYardBike
Here's my entry. Not a purpose built rando frame, as Picchio Special explains, but it works. Relatively lightweight Reynolds 531 DB, 43cm chainstays, fender mounts. Not sure what the trail is, but steering is predictable (haven't tried with a handlebar bag, as I really don't ride randos
). Could definitely use more braze-ons for carrying stuff. Weighs in at about 23 lbs on the bathroom scale. Not aggressively quick, but quicker than loaded touring rigs I've ridden, and very comfortable. I'd prefer a little more stiffness for climbing, but the wheels may be the culprit there (currently running CR18's on Tiagra hubs). No dynohub for lighting, which would be important for longer brevets. No cantilever brakes, either, so limited on tire size.
It's a Japanese built Raleigh International frameset.
She's a beauty! Well done.
I've been keeping an eye out lately on ebay UK for a very reasonably priced English Reynolds bike (or frameset) that I could bring back here. Ideally, I'll find one by a local builder somewhere that has eyelets for full fenders and racks. I'm just looking for something for fast commuting or short day tours.