Very few bikes in the International's era had Campy triples from the factory in fact I don't remember any except for P-15 Paramounts and some high end Gitane touring bikes. Internationals were double-chainring NR with Weinmann centerpull brakes through their whole production run--including the world's toughest white hard vinyl lever hoods! David Feldman
> I think the International was a double chainring only deal from the
factory.
> The chainstays are also a tad short (16.5 inches on my '75) for ideal
triple
> usage, but I do run a triple on my Hot Rod International and it works
fine.
> Components are a Campy Racing Triple front crank (52x42x30 rings), Ultegra
> Triple front derailer, XTR rear, Sunrace 6 speed 13-28 freewheel (frame
was
> spread to 126 mm when repainted), Sunrace chain and Campy clamp on DT
> friction shifters. I avoid the cross over combinations, using the granny
> ring only in bail out climbing situations. The shortish, stiff rear end
> makes this an ace climbing rig (if only the motor weren't so
underpowered!)
> while being a comfortable ride overall. Tons of room for fenders. Maybe
an
> ideal century/audax rig? Whether its fitting and proper to put a triple
on
> a "classic bike" I leave to your conscience.
>
> Tom Adams, hoping for no rain to permit riding tonight in KC.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Dally <evansdally@home.com>
> To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 12:10 PM
> Subject: [CR]International question
>
>
> Did the Raleigh International ever come with a triple chain ring? And
what
> you think of putting a triple on an International frame?
> thanks,
> John Dally
> Seattle