I have a Torpado just like that. They are beutiful, plus...if it has all the panto'd stuff (stem, seatpost, cranks, fork) that stuff gets a nice $$$ if it doesn't work out.

I vote Torpado.

I'm checking out the Torpado tomorrow. This post wasn't necessarily for advise, I was just curious what others would pick. I'm a campy snob, but I am attracted to the Raleigh for the nice clean paint and chrome, and I really liked the Panasonics custom paint. I know the sellers of the Raleigh and Panasonic so I think I could get them a little cheaper than listed price. The Torpado has been listed for a while now so I think I can get it for a lower price also. I do plan on keeping this one, I know I was on a flipping spree, but I was going after something that I couldn't afford. After really thinking about it, I changed my mind and maybe be a purchase in the future. Maybe a retirement gift. I kind of got the feeling I offended a few people for parting some bikes out, if I did I apologize.

Gee, a fireman with a thing for bright red paint, go figure......

Is there a twelve step program near Elwood?

Whichever bike(s) you choose, enjoy!

I do fall in and out of love really fast with bikes, but I'm trying to quit.

The thrill of the hunt is at least 1/3 of the fun!

It's very fun, my problem is a week later I find something else I like more. So, I usually have to sell something to buy something. I need another hobbie to tone this one down a bit.

Take up fly fishing.

That'll slow you down for the next ten years or so. :)

You can just bring me the bikes you don't like anymore. That sounds like a good hobby for both of us. :thumb:

TorRalPan in that order.

Which ever wheelies the best. One guy at the could wheelie like no other. THose dang comfort bikes he could never get up those.

What did you end up with Sloar?

Torpado for performance, depending on what you want to do. Almost a cult following.
Panasonic for durability, paint quality, overall abilities. (basically a Lemans RS)
Raleigh because I've re-done a couple, re-doing a couple more, and they're just plain cool.

I ended up going in a whole different direction. Unfortunately the guy sold the Torpado an hour before i was supposed to meet him. But I ended up finding something else.

Campy Italian-Torpado Italian! The issue is mute. Resale and quality value.

Haha!

Wow, thanks!

You're welcome? I just think it's funny how many good bike candidates you seem to have at your disposal on (I assume) CL. It's great that you live in a good buying market I suppose! All your projects seem to turn out very nice.

Kill the Raleigh
Sleep with the Torpado
Marry the Panasonic

Is this secret code for an alien invasion? :)

FINALLY...the right answer!!!!