I Ride a Bike That's Older Than I Am
I've just finished my 1949 Raleigh Clubman "patina preservation" project. The bike rides beautifully with a modern Sturmey Archer 3-speed drivetrain and Tektro brakes.
I installed all black hardware to draw the eye to that incredible frameset. All I did was give it a good clean, and sprayed clear enamel over the original finish.
The old 531 frame still rolls smooth as buttah, and that geometry yields a comfy yet responsive ride. This is one of my favorites.
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Roulez pour la joie, jamais pour la douleur.
USMC 1981-1991 Semper Fi!