> From: Doland.Cheung@sce.com
> Can anybody comment on any ride differences between the two? I have a Pro
> and it rides great, but have never ridden an International. My
> understanding is that the International has slacker angles?
>
> doland cheung
> la, ca
What a world! I have two Internationals, but have never ridden a Pro! The catalogs never called out the angles, but the International appears to have fairly middle of the road angles. My '74 has medium length chainstays, while the '71 has rather long chainstays. Both have considerable rake.
To be honest, the '74 International doesn't strike me as riding much different from my old '75 Raleigh Gran Sport (but it's much prettier!).
I can provide jpgs from the '74 or '75 catalog, or you
can visit the Retro Ralieghs site to get a general idea
of how their photos compare.
http://www.speakeasy.org/
If I had to compare it to the one racing bike that I own (a '82 Olmo), it's slower handling, but more comfy. Not much of a ride report... sorry.
Steve Kurt on the banks of the Illinois River, in Peoria, IL