Bike Anti-Porn - When Things Go Wrong

Looks like vintage auto body filler in the detail pics, probably just vintage smithy workmanship.

Pretty sure you could make a case for the red valve extenders...

So a guy posted this as a complete restoration project on, you guessed it, Reddit.

Now the aesthetics are one thing, but ... err ... did Raleigh ever make bikes with seat stays like that or has this thing been in a terrible crash and should never be ridden?

Someone else mentioned from the photos of the complete set (http://imgur.com/a/YURLi) that it looks like the original rear brake didn't reach the rim which further suggested the frame is a write-off. Oh and the OP stated they noticed a crack in the dropouts - although this is possibly caused by them not adjusting the dropout width to suit the new width of the fixed wheel.

Is this bike more than just anti-porn and also anti-rideable?

In the grand tradition of reddit of course, the OP has thanked all the people who say it's a great bike and flat out ignored (and probably downvoted) anyone who has pointed out it's potentially dangerous flaws.

pokeball paintjob had me running before even reading about its structural issues..

cunt

Is that a Malvern Star?

If so that's just criminal what they've done.

I saw this one in the wild today. I am not sure who I hate more, the bike maker who decided to "get crazy" with the top tube etc or whoever was like "That bike is sweet. Like me, it is a maverick that plays by its own rules."

I think the latter. I can't really blame anyone for taking advantage of the suckers. :-€

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I am having a hard time figuring out what would cause that damage.

Current working theory: Previous owner converted to fixed, was riding brakeless practising his or her backwards circles and ran into a parked car.

I'm pretty sure a crash that cause a bend like this would crack/bend the frame in other points... at least the seatstays would have cracked where they meet the seat tube. As long they haven't been welded again.

Best Ever porn , who dont masturbate on the Wall .I.

succinct

Lens is doing funny things with that biek.

Apart from that I might like it.

Less distortion...

Less distortion...

Still ugly.

Less than the sum of its parts, which is a very large sum.

Oh, Reddit

jaw dropping

^needs smaller ring

And replace white on saddle with more gold

Then just add fire.

looks a bit John Players Special. Needs less lightning, more fag livery.

If anyone is particularly squeamish please look away.
Saw this locked up: