I've got a 22 1/2 inch 1973 raleigh competition frame fork and headset. I had it with me at the swap on sunday so some of you may have seen it. It's straight but needs a repaint or could be used as is for a rider. I'm open to any trade offers for it. Maybe another interesting frame around 54-56 cm.
Those of you who were at the auction saw the bob jackson I bought, well I took it for a ride last evening and I'm afraid it might not be right for me. It's a 52 ctc, with a 53 ctc top tube. The problem is I have to raise the seat post so high the stem is just too low. the cinelli stem I wanted to use on this bike won't help and I really don't want to use a nitto on it. I was hoping to use just some pretty italian parts on this frame. I figured I'd offer it for trade to the list. I'd be interested in anything in the 54-56 cm range either a complete bike or frame. What I'd really like is a raleigh international. I'm not interested in selling this bike for cash, if a trade doesn't happen I'd rather keep it and make it work.
I can get pictures for anyone interested but I won't be able to get them to you until tomorrow as my girlfriend has borrowed my camera.
marc garcia
chicago IL