Recent content by David708

Hi, I am thinking of adding a randonneur type front rack to my Raleigh Randonneur but wonder want the handling will be like? Geometry is 72 degrees parallel for seat and head tube angles, so relatively laid back. With a fork offset of 54, trail is not massively low, so I’m hoping as ok with a...

Yeah, the Randonneur & Royal were based on same frame just differing spec and colour. I’d love to add a Rando type front rack that secures to the low rider fork bosses than those that fix to canti bosses. As yet to find one

I bought my 708ST from the owner of a local bike shop. He’d used it for a cycle tour in France, but was since hanging up proudly at the front of the shop; pretty much original including original Brooks saddle, spare spokes on the chain stay and original colour bar tape. Its really weird, but...

Bought this Randonneur second hand and have gradually replaced parts. Kept the original Raleigh Passport too. Lovely touring bike.