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Old 01-31-23, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rccardr
31 mile jaunt on the new and newly built 84 Raleigh Gran Tour. Frame was new in the box with full provenance.
Pretty rare sports tourer, 120 OLD rear, combination of 531 and 531c.
Built with a somewhat eclectic friction shifted 8 speed wide range double Shimano-based group. Rear hub is a narrowed DA7700.
Shifts & brakes flawlessly, such a smoooooth ride. My first Raleigh!


OMG, what a beauty! Great photo as well.
I've always been puzzled by the Raleigh "Gran Tour" line. Some were rather common gaspipe things, but then others were spectacular like this one.
And without a doubt, this is the very best livery. I have never seen a finer example of the breed. Thanks for sharing this!
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