Raleigh?????? Randonneur possibly

Clydethebike

Retro Newbie
Just took a gamble and bought this hoping it's something decent.
Dura Ace headaet
Brooks saddle
Cinelli bars

Don't think the crank is original and I haven't collected it yet so don't know the serial number. Think I remember Randonneurs being this colour or possibly Royals.
No decals on the frame that I can see from pictures. Was hoping someone might tell from the components which apart from the crank seem original. Haven't got any other pictures yet.

Any help gladly excepted.
I've still got to arrange collection as I'm working offshore currently and need to speak nicely to the wife. 😉😳😳
 

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Could also be a clubman (the colour makes me think this) but parts are to hi end I think.
Only decal I can see on it is on the lower seat tube near the crank. Possibly a bare frame/forks and built up.
 
It has the heavily scalloped seat stay caps typical of early 80s Raleighs but I think Randonneurs only ever came with either the oversized caps or flush ones embossed with Raleigh.
Clubmans came in that colour but weren't they sidepulls not cantis?
My guess would be a resprayed Royal.
 
Looks like the canti bosses are a later addition along with the switch from 27inch to 700c wheels so probably a clubman/ Road Ace frame adapted for touring with some good quality components... great find👍
 
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