Re: [CR] Raleigh International

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Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:57:56 -0500
From: "Tim Fricker" <tymncycle@gmail.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Raleigh International


While I am the happy owner of a '73 Competition (currently set up as a fixed gear, but I have most of the original bits to go back to gears) and a mostly original '78 Pro, I have long wished I could find a killer deal on an International in my size (24.5 or so). I nearly tried for the one that went on ebay recently for $610, but I'm not really in a position to spend that much right now. Ah well, I'm having trouble finding nooks and crannies to tuck my current 19 1/2 bikes into!

But some day, I really, really want an International.

Tim

&lt;saint09@bellsouth.net <lt%3Bsaint09@bellsouth.net>> wrote:
>>Alas, like many of the bikes I like and seek to purchase, the International was hard to find in my size (57cm). However, I was lucky enough to find a 1973 champagne colored frameset at our local flea market for $125 and it was just my size. The paint and chrome were in excellent condition and all decals were intact. I've since outfitted it with period correct Campy parts, new sew up tires, and a honey colored Brooks saddle. It is a good rider, however not a lightweight by any means. I agree, the fancy chromed Nervex lugs and relaxed angles give it a classic look that says vintage Raleigh. I would love to have the same bike in the copper color, but those seem to go for higher prices, at least on Ebay. I also have a 76 Super Course, a 62 Gran Sport, and a 62 Sport. The crank for the Gran Sport is unique and I ended up paying as much for it as I did for the rest of the bike. Now I'd like to find the correct fenders.
     Fred Durrette
     Summerville, SC