Raleigh Castorama v Mercian Pro Lugless

Matt_wood55

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One of these frames has to go. Unfortunately I am now on a one in, one out policy!!

So which one goes? 1989 Mercian Pro Lugless in 653 (RBoTM winner) or the 1990 Raleigh Castorama team frame, ex Thierry Marie (RBoTY winner).
 

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I'd keep the Mercian, the Raleigh might bring in more cash. Crappy choice to have to make though :(
 
Depends if you want to finish with the nicer/rarer bike. Or with more money.........
 
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A real Hobsons choice.

I assume the Raleigh is a Cyfac? If you do decide to let it go I would be interested.

John
 
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If it was my choice the ex-pro frame would win. Surely harder to come by than a Mercian although the pro lugless is pretty rare itself I guess.

A tough choice to make.

Mark.
 
bedraggled":29fxwlo3 said:
Just being nosey.
What are you going to replace it with?

I would love a titanium Raleigh. One just went on Ebay for £670, which is way out of my budget. Not the one with the fat down tube, the more traditional looking frame.

Oh yes, a track bike as well as starting accreditation at Derby velodrome this Fri!!
 
omegastrada":1gyyxh4w said:
Which one do you prefer to ride?

They are very different, but both great in their own way.

Pro Lugless very twitchy, Casto very forgiving (spring classics geometry)
 
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