Raleigh racer

Classic British steel frame built up as a commuter and light tourer

Commissioned by a customer who wanted a comfortable, practical commuter bike. An old British racer frame, deliberately tatty-looking as an anti-theft precaution, was fitted with modern components to turn it into a comfortable commuter bike which is also capable of cycle touring.

Highlights

• Brand new full-length mudguards, brand new saddle and handlebar grips

• Mountain-bike sourced 24-speed Shimano gears with 28-38-48 touring chainset

• Brand new kevlar puncture-protected Schwalbe Marathon touring tyres

• Modern dual-pivot brakes

• Twin-wall alloy rims, stainless steel spokes

• Touring luggage rack

• Twin drinks bottle cages

• Quick-releases on wheels replaced with anti-theft skewers