Vintage Raleigh Grand Prix Road Bike (navy steel, 53cm) — fits 5'7"–5'11"

Vintage Raleigh Grand Prix in navy — lugged steel from Raleigh's good era. Rides beautifully and looks better every year you own it.

Steel frame — light, and far more forgiving over rough pavement than aluminum
Drop bars, road gearing — quick on flat ground, which is most of campus
Fully tuned by me: brakes adjusted, drivetrain cleaned, gears working, tires holding pressure
Looks like nothing else in the bike rack, which is worth something when everyone else is on a Walmart hybrid

Frame size: 53 cm (21") — best for riders 5'7"–5'11". Measured myself, center of bottom bracket to top of seat tube.

Two things to know before you come out. The shifters are on the down tube, on the frame rather than the handlebars — that's how road bikes worked in this era. It takes about ten minutes to get used to and then feels natural, but it is different from a modern bike. It also runs 27" tires rather than modern 700c; easy to order online, just not stocked in every shop.

Optional add-ons: U-lock +$25 (bike shop minimum is $50)

Near Rains. Test rides welcome