I may be wrong, but with 853 tubing and front brake behind the fork, this looks more like a Raven Sport Tour to me.
<nods> I have been pondering that too, Martin, as I eye the gap between seat tube and rear mudguard. I suppose it could be a replacement fork (black and brighter than the rest of the frame). If so, it would be wise to check for frame damage just in case the first one found a curbstone.
It has what appear to be Thorn's carbon fiber mudguards and handrests and the taped chainstays indicate a possible kickstand fitment at one point. Difficult to figure how much actual rim wear there is. It is an intriguing bike.
needs a lotta work
<nods> Looks like it to me, but there's much to like as well. I think with a respray it would look remarkably fresh.
The red paint has sun-faded to pink and there's no bubbling rust I can tell, but I can't figure what caused the mottling/spots.
I think you've called it, Rual.
Best,
Dan.
