Yes, yes, yes, that is how the Pros looked! I really like how you taped the bars. Randonneur bars were not original, but I'm sure they're a pleasure.
A friend in high school bought one of those, and it had 700C tubulars at delivery, without a doubt. It was nearly as light as a PX-10E, and said to be more rigid. It was way too big for me, so I never got to ride it.
Great job!
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Rich Pinder Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 1:00 AM To: classic Subject: [CR]69 White Raleigh Pro... FINALLY [and 70's Romic pics]
On this month's local vintage ride, I finally brought out my refinished 69 Raleigh Pro that I've been working on for a LONG time now. I've missed riding it for a while - and had forgotten how much I LOVE how it rides. To all of you who have helped me along, I want to say Thanks - you know who you are!
I've posted a few pics below.
The Raleigh Pro:
http://www-hsc.usc.edu/
And - some more photos of that Chrome lugged Romic:
http://www-hsc.usc.edu/
Rich Pinder
Van Nuys, CA