For Sale: 1979 Raleigh Professional 531 frame and forks

very nice bike

Ok so lots of dibs but none genuine it seems. Back on the market, heading to eBay if no takers. Or yet another build I can't quite let go of. We'll see...

PM on its way.

Sold. Thanks Matti - good to meet you and best of luck with the build.

Just thought you might like to know that the frame will soon be rebuilt. I got knocked off last tuesday and my beloved tourer most likely written-off. Soooo, while I look for a new frame I need something to commute on and I'm going to get some gears on this one.

Have a partial dura ace groupset from the early 90s, which will be combined with wheels, bars and other odds and ends from my old bike till I get some more appropriate bits. Not going to end up a full retro build, more like someone who's owned it for a good few years upgrading as they go.

Post pictures when it's finished :)

So I nearly bought some Halo Retro rims for this bike, looking for something to mimic polished steel 27" wheels, but then I found the H Plus Son TB14 rims, which are beautiful. Don't think you can really market a retro rim if it's as deep as the Halos. The TB14s are boxy, more like Mavic MA-2s. They're polished, have a better braking surface and will go nicely with the tan-wall tyres I bought. Mmmm.

Final result?

You have a surprisingly prescient sense of timing. I finished the bike today, photos will be taken tomorrow.

:)

So here she is. In commuter mode, so apologies for breaking the lines with computer and clip-on mudguard mounts.

Really nice ride, drivetrain silky smooth and the wheels are great. Panaracer Pasela 23s, H plus Son TB14 rims on Ambrosio Zenith.

Lovely!!! sure is a comfy ride

Don't know how I missed this post all those months ago. Nice build, glad the frame found a good home.