Originally Posted by
cudak888
Do you have an overall photo of that Raleigh Pro frame? They didn't come with braze-ons when new, and I notice these look abnormally low. I'll wager a respray for someone with very odd taste in where his shifters belong.
Originally Posted by
jbonamici
+1 The color also seems a bit off - too gray; not blue enough. If you look closely at the pics, you can see a few spots that appear to be the original paint; my guess is the respray was done without taking the frame down to bare metal.
Seriously good eye. Yes, there's something funny with the paint. I think someone tried to repaint in a similar color without striping the original paint first. If the original didn't have dt bosses, these must have been added. It would make sense, because the bike was equipped with choice aftermarket components, so the owner wanted it set up his way. Phil Wood freewheel hubs laced to Ambrosio 19s, Sugino Super Mighty crankset, superbe derailleur, etc.
I guess that kills the value of the Raleigh Pro?