My friend and training partner Dave has entrusted me with the proper care and exercise of his most valued possessions during his eternal rest. DMW 1955 - 2015
Frame:
Reynolds 531 DB 24 1/2 "
Fork/Headset:
Reynolds 531 / Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record / Campagnolo Nuovo Record 1.37 x 24
Pedals:
Look
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Suntour Ultra 6 14 x 24 / Campagnolo Nuovo Record / Sram 870
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record / Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Saddle/Seatpost:
Bontrager / SR
Brakes:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Weinmann Concave / Campagnolo Nuovo Record High Flange / Michelin
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Weinmann Concave / Campagnolo Nuovo Record High Flange / Michelin
Accessories:
1974 dated copper penny commemorating year of manufacture mounted in rear brake cable bridge.
More Info:
This Raleigh has been completely re-chromed,painted and clearcoated. All NOS parts were then hung on this beautiful machine. My friend Dave had purchased this frame as a gift to me. I had a major Jones for the Internationals that went out the door of his father's shop decades earlier. Dave remembered that. Although he and I were the same 6"2" height he was all legs and short in the torso. This 24.5" frame fit me perfect but his legs required the 25.5" and a long post extended. I knew he couldn't ride this frame. He presented it to me a few weeks before he went into hospice care. I diligently built it up so I could show it to him before he passed. We had a good day re-telling the same road born stories. Along with some others that I've been sworn to secrecy.
Added by Velogarden. Last updated over 5 years ago.
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Ashok_Captain says:
Mirroring comments above. A fine bike and fine tale behind it. Thank you for sharing both.
Posted 11 months ago