Saturnalia

This is my first bike build -- an early 80s Raleigh USA Marathon. The frame is the rare-ish 575SL triple-butted chromoly. It's as light as my 531, and very, very stiff. Had a local shop do the black powdercoat, while the gold detail work is mine. Also of note are the 27" wheels with the 27x7/8" Avocet slicks, which I got through the late great Sheldon Brown's store. These tires plus the frame make for a bumpy ride, but it works well with the fixed drivetrain, as you get a good feel for what's below.

I wanted to make a bike with bullhorns that nevertheless evoked a vintage feel. Aside from the rear wheelbuild, all the work is my own. Overall I'm quite happy.