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Bikes: 1962 Carlton Franco-Suisse Custom,1968 Raleigh DL-1/Tourist, 1971 Holdsworth Professional, 1973 Holdsworth Mistral,1973 Raleigh Gran Sport,1974 Raleigh Grand Prix, 1993 Trek 2200 Composite, 2011 Trek 7.3FX
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As a follow up, I just purchased this frame from my good friends at R Community Bikes. I currently have it in the stand, all extraneous parts have been removed. The amount of bar tape on the bars was utterly amazing. I removed just 1 side which took me about 30 mins. I counted over 4 different colors and variations of tape. I'm guessing when the PO wanted a change they just went over the existing instead of removing it.
I'm going to be purchasing new bars, hoods, a period correct RD, and the usual chains/tubes etc.. brooks pro may need to be replaced.
also, it looks like the tires are newer bontrager, so i think i'm good with them for now.
Should i keep the stainless housing? ive read mixed reviews here and there about them.
i may touch up the logo or leave it, ill wait till i'm done rehabbing her before i make that call.