501 is fine.
If you saw a steel OTP nowadays which said "100% cr-mo double butted frame & forks" it would be a pretty good frame.
Some of the cheaper raleigh 501 frames had shit dropouts that easily snap, but if its built well it will be a good dependable frame.
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501 is fine.
If you saw a steel OTP nowadays which said "100% cr-mo double butted frame & forks" it would be a pretty good frame.
Some of the cheaper raleigh 501 frames had shit dropouts that easily snap, but if its built well it will be a good dependable frame.