Mystery raleigh purchase

[bikeworkshop]

I just bought this Local auction but I was at work so only had the photo to go off. I recognise the colour - is it a royal?
We will probably reform it to drop bars, perhaps with stis if there's a suitable 3x8 set around. £30 plus fees, alright my max commission bid was way more.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Looks like a Touriste.

 

[bikeworkshop]

Looks like a Touriste.

Thats a shame - the royal works better with my "royale with cheese" jokes.
I don't think my colleagues will be sorry though.

The saddle mostly covers the purchase price (bike was described as a Raleigh Zefal)

Trip to pontrilas on Wednesday. Just wondering about pylons, bunkers or bridges...

 

[bikeworkshop]

I hope they don't leave it out in the rain, the Brooks (?) looks ok atm.
Unfortunately most auction houses see bicycles as toys, adult toys.

But not that kind obvs

 

[KermitGKona88]

But not that kind obvs

Well you do 'ride' it and get pleasure...

 

[highlandsflyer]

I hope they don't leave it out in the rain, the Brooks (?) looks ok atm.
Unfortunately most auction houses see bicycles as toys, adult toys.

But not that kind obvs

I'd ask them to put a bag on it if moving it or parking it in the rain.