What have I bought??

[Matt_wood55]

I have just bought this bike which was advertised as a Raleigh Castorama Team Replica, but when I asked for a few extra pics it was clear that it was actually a Castorama Replica Replica! Anyway. I liked the look of it, so I went for it anyway and it's currently in transit.

Does anyone have any idea what it could be? Note the flattened seat tube to reduce wheelbase and the vertical rear drop outs.

Any help appreciated. Will post more pics when it arrives.

Matt

P.S. I have never heard of Rene Gendron!

 

[JohnAkaB]

Looks like you bought a beautiful road bike...put it to use and you will forget about everything else

 

[Elev12k]

I like the looks of it too Awesome bike Matt. Unfortunately I don't see them much around were I live.

 

[monty dog]

Nice bike but I don't think the Reynolds sticker on the frame is contemporary with the paintjob as with some of the other parts, unless I'm mistaken. Looks like an early/mid 80s bike that has been updated.

 

[Matt_wood55]

My thoughts exactly - the sticker is too early for the frame. Will have to wait and see.

Matt