I'm in need of a pair of Raleigh fenders or suitable substitutes for a
> 70's International. These weren't stock items but the frame has eyelet's
and
> I'd like to set it up this way. They'll be repainted, so color or finish
is
> unimportant. If you have some to sell, trade or otherwise know of a
source,
> I'd appreciate the help.
> Additionally, I was considering contrasting fender color with the frames
> champagne color. What hue might be appropriate? Any input would be
> appreciated (even if its just to tell me I'm @##$% crazy).
>Caution: Post midnight shift babble ahead!<
My black Competition GS is probably going to get chrome fenders most
likely.
Just seems like the thing to do, Black and Chrome: can't get enough!
That champagne color is a tough one, for me at least.
Are the lugs chrome? What color is the headtube? Seems like that might
influence my own color selection.
If you don't like chrome, maybe a deep burgundy, or chestnut brown with
matching bar tape (maybe headtube too) to tie the fender color to the bike?
See this Blue Streak for another idea, though not "correct" for an
International if that's a consideration:
http://www.cyclesdeoro.com/
This may sound a little off the wall but GM is overly fond of "two-toning" their pickups, if you start paying attention you'll see some odd combinations of Pewter or Sandstone (closest match to champagne) with other mostly dark colors. (GM stylists seem to think we all want dark or earth-tones.) Might see something you like.
Maybe your LBS has some fenders hiding? Any shop can get Esge's(now SKS?) but I don't think they're what you want. A thrift shop might also provide a suitable donor bike. Any list members have pictures up with fendered bikes? I was surprised at how few bikes on the Rivendell site actually had fenders. Apparently not everyone was buying into Grant's fender pitch. Does seem like a natural thing to have on a AR or an Atlantis.
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa