Top of the pops hardtail from the overbearing big S.
S works frame with all the right words on it and finished in a marvellous colour.
Condition is a solid 7/10. Cable and chain marks but no dings anywhere. The top and down tube are in splendid condition and won't embarrass you.
Ridiculously...
On a related topic, has anyone seen cable liner in black for sale in anything other than 30m rolls. The stuff that goes over the bare cables on your top tube to stop them scuffing the paint. I'm not sure what the proper name is. I can find it in clear but the only source in black is industrial...
I'll do a proper build thread when I get round to it with decent photos, only just unboxed. I used to put my builds on you tube but have found the hassle of recording takes away the zen benefits.
It's stunning if I may so myself. Super pleased it has the proper Raleigh headtube badge, not a fan...
Oh my, I think I have made the right choice.
It's here, parts to be decided upon. Daughter's birthday weekend so this little red number will have to wait a while...