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Just picked up this Raleigh Elan on Ebay for £90 as a cheap run about / pub bike. Think it's dates to around 1990 - 1992. Reynolds 501 tubing, mostly Shimano Exage / 105 components, and Mavic Open 4CD anodized rims.
The Vittoria tyres and tubes need replacing, as does the bar tape and hoods, but considering it's 20 years old, it's in pretty good condition. Not sure whether to change the bar tape colour and saddle. Any opinions on suitable replacements welcome...
Also, recommendations on decent gum wall tyres would be appreciated. Cheers.