Raleigh Castorama v Mercian Pro Lugless

[Matt_wood55]

One of these frames has to go. Unfortunately I am now on a one in, one out policy!!

So which one goes? 1989 Mercian Pro Lugless in 653 (RBoTM winner) or the 1990 Raleigh Castorama team frame, ex Thierry Marie (RBoTY winner).

 

[gavr]

Re:

I'd keep the Mercian, the Raleigh might bring in more cash. Crappy choice to have to make though

 

[Nob]

Keep the Mercian

 

[mattr]

Depends if you want to finish with the nicer/rarer bike. Or with more money.........

 

[John J]

Re:

A real Hobsons choice.

I assume the Raleigh is a Cyfac? If you do decide to let it go I would be interested.

John

 

[daccordimark]

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If it was my choice the ex-pro frame would win. Surely harder to come by than a Mercian although the pro lugless is pretty rare itself I guess.

A tough choice to make.

Mark.

 

[bedraggled]

Just being nosey.
What are you going to replace it with?

 

[omegastrada]

Which one do you prefer to ride?

 

[Matt_wood55]

Just being nosey.
What are you going to replace it with?

I would love a titanium Raleigh. One just went on Ebay for £670, which is way out of my budget. Not the one with the fat down tube, the more traditional looking frame.

Oh yes, a track bike as well as starting accreditation at Derby velodrome this Fri!!

 

[Matt_wood55]

Which one do you prefer to ride?

They are very different, but both great in their own way.

Pro Lugless very twitchy, Casto very forgiving (spring classics geometry)