1971 Raleigh Pro.... back yard find! Pic heavy, but we love that, right?
06-03-12, 12:47 PM
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1971 Raleigh Pro.... back yard find! Pic heavy, but we love that, right?
Hi amigos, I acquired this Pro just recently! It was found in a city 15 minutes from where I live. I got there in 2! :-) It has a full Campy NR gruppo, along with a 3TTT Grand Prix "Special" stem, and Weinmann tubulars! The Pro unfortunately is too tall for me at 60cm. I ride a 54-58cm. I will take it to a bike shop to see if they can turn it into a 56cm, which will be perfect! :-) The paint is in beautiful condition probably a 9.5/10. I have not ridden the bike, but I have obtain extreme satisfaction by just looking at it in my living room. The Pro does have an unfortunate injury which I have no idea how it could have happened. Extra points if you can point it out. As always, thanks for your time, comments, thoughts, recommendations, and feedback. I sincerely appreciate it.
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Is it a long top tube dent? It looks like towards the rear maybe? Beautiful bike regardless!
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06-03-12, 03:21 PM
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If it's too big you want to sell it? I'd be interested.
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Just beam it up through that old transporter and dial down a few molecules to turn it into a 56 cm; that is a heck of a backyard find. How cool is that?
06-03-12, 04:00 PM
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Where is the back tire?
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I will take it to a bike shop to see if they can turn it into a 56cm, which will be perfect!
Notice the untouched by a file welds, left as laid, for strength and good looks...
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06-03-12, 04:37 PM
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Flash - Congrats on that find! Truly stellar! I would do everything I could to ride that thing - Take vitamins, do stretching exercises, bungie-jump, whatever.
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06-03-12, 05:45 PM
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Thanks, my friend! I was thinking more like yoga! :-) One of my very first bikes was a Fuji Grand Tourer in 60cm. I rode it, as I did not know any better. I definitely want to ride this Pro to just get it out of my system! Thanks again!
06-03-12, 07:52 PM
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06-03-12, 08:00 PM
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Thanks to everyone, I appreciate the comments an feedback! I'm going to hold off on the saw, but please stand by if I need it. :-) Thanks again!
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