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Location: Kenmore, WA
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Time for old school. I bought my Raleigh International in '74 for a trip down the coast. Still my only road bike. Most parts have been replaced in 35 years of use, including a repaint in the early 90s and it needs another now. Campy Super Record hubs from the 80s. Shimono Dura Ace for changing gears and stopping. Head set is original with indexed steering increasing with age. Bought a new head set 15+ years ago but have not gotten around to installing it yet.

A couple years ago I thought about getting a new bike but then the weakest part right now is between my neck and toes. While taking these photos I realized it needs some work and a little love.



Classic lug work-







And here is the beef, I am on the right-

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RBMann- The road is his workshop, and his trips are opportunities to do much needed repairs. -Bill S.
* 2000 S, color-Salmon 108K+ -sold
* '17 Africa Twin-totaled* '09 F650GS twin-sold
* '83 GPZ 550-gone to a newbie * '75 CB400F-retired to AZ.
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