Spot the odd one out! I love my 40th anniversary, it rides brilliantly. The tig brazing can't be filed down apparently. I'm really happy with it and it's more comfortable than my pros but admittedly not in the same league as a Villata, Losa or De Rosa Primato
actually what I said to give some balance was the replica rides nicely and more comfortable than my other Raleigh Pros, though its not in the league of a De Rosa or a Villata
I really like that. Looks odd on the Raleigh. Raleigh should have marketed it as a tribute bike with 10 speed 29t groupset that brakes well and has a taller headtube fir a relaxed geometry. Unfortunately its been compared to an SBDU which is a completely different beast.
Thanks, yes all ridden except the 82 which I've just renovated. I'm a member of the Ti Vintage Club GB and some of the riders know Joop and he's on the mend thankfully. Yes the 40th got slammed for its tig welded dropouts which look like they'll last forever and apparently can't be filed down...