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@VanUden
This was 'meant' to be a beater but I ended up going OCD on its arse. Now complete with a special 'thank you!' to our own Mr Billy of Jim and the wonderful Brixton Cycles for wheel-building and doing a wonderful job of getting her ready for the road.
Saddle-chop and engraving was by me. Parts all NOS and period sourced from fleabay over a long period of time, including Shimano brakes (Royal Compe II) and levers (600s), shifters, front and rear mech all Suntour Cyclone II. Frame is an '86 Raleigh Sirocco in Reynolds 501 with fancy lugs. Surprisingly light considering the vintage and tubing, riding her back from Brixton the other day I found myself riding around just for the pleasure of it, such a joy to ride. And so weird to have 2 brake levers, a free-wheel and being able to stop pedalling!