Originally Posted by
Charles Wahl
Hey, I like it a lot, love it in fact. Dig those bridges. Once you get it stripped, you may feel much differently about it -- even now better build quality than just about any Raleigh. What's not to like? Italian charm. Have an espresso and congratulate yourself on having gotten the seatpost clamp, headset and crank: difficult to find correct ones for a bike like that. What's the branding on the crank?
On the back of the crank, FB, on the front, Paglianti.
I also have Paglianti hubs. The rear barrel is large enough for a qr lever, but it has a solid axle. Could be a replacement or a previous owner did not like the cambio corsa.
And I don't think the seatpost collar is original. Too nice.