Sorry if I spout out a little bike lingo. Can't help it. I just have to post my Raleigh Pro because I finally got the wheels rebuilt. It's feeling pretty complete and it is a joy to ride. In the 1970's if you raced, you rode a Raleigh Pro or a Schwinn Paramount. These bikes (and their respective riders I guess) won the Olympics for sprinting in 1970 and 1971. Built in England out of Reynolds 531 steel tubing, with Campagnolo drop outs and components, they were extremely well crafted, strong yet light, nimble, smooth, and responsive. There was a red white and blue version that predated the red, yellow and black color scheme which now seems to be more rare. I personally love how wonky and "70's" the lettering is and how the paint job looks like something out of the Communist Bloc. Mine is built up pretty much how it would have been in the 70's except without tubular rims. Instead I replaced them with classic low profile clinchers (a total pain in the ass to find by the way). For anyone who knows bikes here is a list of the parts built into this bike. She is so smooth to ride it almost breaks my heart. If that doesn't totally bore you to death, check out this guys online archive of Raliegh Pros. Happy Riding!
Bars and Stem: 60's or 70's Cinelli
Headset / Bottom bracket: Campagnolo
Crankset: Campy C Record
Pedals: Campy
Hubs / Rims: Campy C-Record / Araya 700c
Saddle: Brooks British Racing Green
Bartape: Genuine White Leather (Find it. I dare you.)
sweet ride jackalop! i'm jealous!
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