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
<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