The handlebars, brake levers, wheels and freewheel (looks like a 34?) are not original. I've been diddling with a slightly-too-large Raleigh Professional of the same vintage for a bit over a year now (The paint is my big slow-down). This one has decent paint, is my size, and is within driving distance to boot. Too bad for me. Where were you 16 months ago friend? ;)
Regards,
John Barry Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
----- Original Message ----
From: David Bean
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 8:07:52 AM
Subject: RE: [CR]On eBay now 1st Raleigh Professional Road Bike seen in 1969
(Read the text, stupid)
So the brake levers are from a Schwinn. GB stem probably not.