Eric and Others,
Thanks for the comparison of the two(2) Raleigh's. I have a question regarding a Raleigh Professional? that I remember seeing in '67 or '68. The bike was all white had Cinelli style sloping fork crown and was the first bike I ever saw with Campy sidepull brakes. Beyond that I don't remember whether or not it had chrome or the style of the seat cluster, etc. Does anyone know of this model or have a picture?
Thanks again,
Jim Narlesky
> Hi Doland,
>
> I own and have owned both in the past too. My experience with them is
that
> the Pro is a stiffer bike and also a harsher ride, certainly more
> responsive. The International is one of the most comfy bikes you could
ever
> get on. Still responsive but not so immediate feeling, certainly not as
> stiff but she just seems to soak up bumps. Both, in my opinion are great
> rides. I can best analogize them to cars. The Pro is a bit like a 60's
> British sports car - a little heavy, very sporting but not a race vehicle
> and not as smooth as some of its' competition. The International is much
> like a 60's Jaguar saloon - comfy, reeks of character and pretty swift,
even
> in the corners. I've always felt the International was more stable on a
> quick decent then the Pro was - that can make me nervous sometimes.
>
> Not in your question but to add two cents worth - although the quality of
> International's can vary greatly, I also believe they are among the best
> production bikes available in their heyday.
>
> Eric "Peugeot's and Raleigh's" Elman
> Somers, CT
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Doland.Cheung@sce.com>
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 1:53 PM
> Subject: [CR]Ride of Raleigh International vs. Pro
>
>
> > Can anybody comment on any ride differences between the two? I have a
Pro
> > and it rides great, but have never ridden an International. My
> > understanding is that the International has slacker angles?
> >
> > doland cheung
> > la, ca