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Old 12-14-19, 09:50 PM
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desconhecido 
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Oh, boy. Raleigh International from the 70s with what looks like original stem, levers, and hoods. Those white hoods were tough. Would have had Campagnolo NR mechanics, crank, and (probably) high flange hubs with tubular tires. The hubs and rims are not original, probably. 700c would have been correct (matching the tubulars) wouldn't have come with 27" wheels. Weinmann 600 brakes and a Brooks Champion saddle. Looks like the original crank and pedals are still there. Other than the wheels it looks all original to my unexpert eye.

Serial number probably adhears to what Kurt Kaminer calls "1973 to 1982 'Standardized'". The first mark indicates factory and for an International should be W indicating Worksop. Next (R, in your case) indicates month. November for 'R'. Next is a digit which represents the year in the 70s and then two zeroes and then the four digit serial number (or maybe one zero and five digits for the production number). I can't identify the year digit in your picture, or the 'R' or (probably) the 'W'.

Check out Kurt's site for all the good info. It's a treasure. Has links to 70s Raleigh catalogs that will give you the original specs on your bike.

Internationals were very nice bikes -- one step below the Pro, back in the day.

Be careful with that saddle. The old ones that are well used can fail.
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