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Hi Guinness, I've come to love the friction shifters on my Raleigh Rapide, so it really works for me on the Randonneur. So exciting discovery...I ordered three different Humbrol paints to touch up a couple of minor chips on my frame (hoping a mix of them might come close). Well one is an...

I ordered three little pots of Humbrol paint that looks to be quite close matches, plus some clear varnish. Also some 'decal fixer'. Wish me luck! Also just spotted that the wonderfully useable bar-end shifters can be switched from SIS to friction shifting. I prefer friction shifting so this...

Thanks for that. I've been giving it a gentle service and I can't believe how fresh it is. There don't seem to be any issues and I think it's all original. One small scratch on the chainstay and a slightly peeling 'Randonneur' decal. Any ideas on how to match the paint? It rides quite...

Thanks loads. Found one yesterday 👍

Hi guys, I got it! From a lovely guy Dan in East London. It's all absolutely original and even has the spare spokes on the seats stay. The only thing that was missing was the Brookes B17 saddle which Dan dug out from his treasure trove for a very few quid extra. Super happy. Frame number F28115...

Hi Folano, what year is that catalogue from please? A bike I bought is exactly the same as featured and I'm trying to age it. Thanks

Wow! I've just found one! Advertised as 1997. With 708 tubing. Even the same colour as yours. It's on for £400. Is that a little high? It looks in nice nick. V excited. Help! How do check it genuine?

Any chance you could post a pic of the seat stay caps so that I know what I am looking for?

Great advice. Thank you. I'll let you know how I get on

Looks really nice. I'm going to black Benotto bar tape this weekend although I always think it looks strange with the brown hoods

It's such a lovely ride and with the 26t granny gear it's just slightly easier than the Team Replica and Gran Sport for hills. Downloaded the catalogue and realised the bar tape and saddle should be black. Sorting that now. How's yours?

Hi Doctor Bond, thanks for really helpful piece on the Raleigh Randonneur and love what you've done with yours. I'm really keen to find a Randonneur 708 (frame around 56cm size) for audax and touring. I have a Raleigh Rapide that I restored and it is a lovely ride. Pic attached. Any pointers...