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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: The Garden State
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Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
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Sounds like your eyes are set for an Itialian frame. But for under appreciated, responsive, undervalued; I'd givea nod to the early 80's Japanese built Raliegh Competition. second in line to the Pro it has a 531 frame, Bocma Lugs, chrome socks, Campy or Superb dropouts, aggressive geometry and the workmanship is outstanding plus you can find lightly used examples in the $350 range for a complete or $200 frame & fork