Rafty Funnel

I acquired this 1995 Rafty Funnel in 2002. From than on it had been my 'roadbike' before I started riding and collecting roadbikes.

Some will remember the Rafty from OWMTBC in Wales in 2010. I brought it with me and used it for both the event and rides with Neil, Ed, Marcin, Pierre, Kean through London and Manchester. Great times.

Back in Holland I parked the bike away and didn't touch it for now almost 4 years :roll: A couple days ago I decided it was time to enjoy some miles with the radical Rafty again. First thing to do was a polishing to bring back the original bling aluminium shine. So I did. Ready to go





Squarish tubing for the tail >>



The frame is custom built by Edward Hagen in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Another Dutch boutique item: the machined ALPA/Footwork stem.

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Cool Bike!

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Brutally beautiful

I can't decide which I like more, the frame or the name!

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Liking that...





al.

Great bike! On mountainbike.nl are also two Rafty's!

Thank you.

The Rafty in UK:

OWMTBC 2010 in Wales.

Friday: on the hotel's parking lot many nice bike people met eachother. Bikes were taken from the cars...



..and the bike showing and bike talk started. For example on a cellophane wrapped Koga frames and fine Konas.

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Always love seeing pics of the Rafty!

I remember it well from when you were 'sweeping' me up on the ride in Wales after I'd got a little lost somewhere...!

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I think that might be Ed's rather nice Rocky Mountain leaning against the bench in the background too...?

It absolutely is, Tom Well spotted.


The Saturday was the day of all the 'compatative' elements. By the end of the day we all knew easy_rider became the new OW World Champion The Saturday:
- concours 'd elegance with me being concours judge
- trial with collecting and dropping off toy food and beverages on a little bike following a funny course
- the race
- lecture on Alpinestars by Mark Sinnett and Tim Davies
- calling the champion and many prizes by Mr. Bear

Pic from me taking my job very serious on the concours:



Is this acceptable?

The Sunday: ride through Snowdonia with Marcin (Skolioza)





The Rafty looks wild, but behaved very well off road.