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Dave Winterhalters Raleigh International

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

Handlebars/Stem:
Cinelli 42 CM / Cinelli

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 almost 6 years ago.

3 Comments

Ashok_Captain

Ashok_Captain says:

Mirroring comments above. A fine bike and fine tale behind it. Thank you for sharing both.

Posted over 1 year ago

qwixoticle

qwixoticle says:

Beautiful and poignant story behind this bike.

Posted about 2 years ago

tricksonafixed

tricksonafixed says:

Museum piece!

Posted over 9 years ago