Welcome to the list, Lucas.
What are "stitched wheels"?
Aldo Ross
Middletown, Ohio, USA
> Folks
>
> Glad to have found this forum, and before I jump into my first and
> burning question, a bit about myself!
>
> Been biking for most of my life (32 now, birthday in early January)
> and recently (after a running injury) starting riding my trek 1000 AL
> while my hip recuperates. Along this path I got back into the biking
> mode of things.
>
> Some of my more memorable bikes:
>
> mid 80's Puch. Loved the feel of the steel frame on this bike. It was
> my first serious road bike.
>
> also had a mid 80's DeTomaso. Campy gruppo and all. Loved this bike as
> well, but didnt feel as good as the Puch.
>
> Onto my burning question:
>
> Cleaning out my father in laws garage I came across his vintage
> Raleigh International road bike. He hasnt ridden this bike in over 30
> years, and I was hoping to restore or refurbish the bike for
> occasional (or daily use). I was hoping to get some help in
> identifying the bikes true age, as well as getting some pointers on
> how and where to start to get it back up to road worthy status.
>
> The basics of the bike are as follow:
>
> Campy gruppo, 5 speed cassette
> cinelli bars and stem
> stitched wheels
> bike is green
>
> I will take some pics and post them with a link for ID purposes.
>
> Second part, where would be some good ideas to start looking to get
> moving on the refurb or cleanup process? Do I strip and repaint the
> frame, or not.
>
> Any pointers and advise would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks
>
> Lucas E Szymanowski
> San Jose, California
> USA