Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2452351 times)

clarion · « **Reply #4450 on:** 19 May, 2011, 09:25:05 pm »

Looks great. Like a proper bike should.

Rig of Jarkness · « **Reply #4451 on:** 19 May, 2011, 09:45:07 pm »

Quote from: YahudaMoon on 19 May, 2011, 09:22:16 pm

I know Harrys have been building frames for years though nowadays there imported from somewhere else. They stopped building frames sometime in the 1990's I think ?

I thought that Mike Kowal used to build their frames ?

DrMekon · « **Reply #4452 on:** 19 May, 2011, 10:13:28 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 19 May, 2011, 09:25:05 pm

Looks great. Like a proper bike should.

Yeah, the Brooks suits it perfectly, doesn't it.

corshamjim · « **Reply #4453 on:** 19 May, 2011, 10:33:21 pm »

Very nice indeed!

Feline · « **Reply #4454 on:** 19 May, 2011, 10:34:25 pm »

Lush!

border-rider · « **Reply #4455 on:** 19 May, 2011, 10:37:29 pm »

Quote from: YahudaMoon on 19 May, 2011, 09:22:16 pm

So is this frame from 2010 ?

1983. I've had it from new, bought to get me over a failed love affair (with a woman, not a bike

)

One of the later ones built in-house by Harry himself. That's its third paint-job. It was burgundy until 1991, then blue for 10 years.

Ian H · « **Reply #4456 on:** 19 May, 2011, 10:37:46 pm »

Quote from: Mal Volio on 19 May, 2011, 09:02:46 pm

The Harry Hall in Bryan Chapman 600 mode last week. I must admit I took Alouicious's advice and swapped the 52 outer ring for a 42. I was never under-geared.

I did notice the ultra-close ratio chainrings.

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #4457 on:** 19 May, 2011, 10:38:50 pm »

Quote from: Mal Volio on 19 May, 2011, 09:02:46 pm

The Harry Hall in Bryan Chapman 600 mode last week

Tidy

border-rider · « **Reply #4458 on:** 19 May, 2011, 10:43:35 pm »

You can date it from the single set of bottle bosses, from the days when real men only ever needed one bottle. The one on the seat tube is on a removable mount.

Andrew Br · « **Reply #4459 on:** 19 May, 2011, 11:49:18 pm »

Quote from: Mal Volio on 19 May, 2011, 10:37:29 pm

Quote from: YahudaMoon on 19 May, 2011, 09:22:16 pm
So is this frame from 2010 ?

I've had it from new, bought to get me over a failed love affair (with a woman, not a bike )

I'm sure it was her loss MV

MattH · « **Reply #4460 on:** 20 May, 2011, 07:27:14 am »

Definitely. Look at the bike she could have had!

Adrian · « **Reply #4461 on:** 20 May, 2011, 09:00:46 am »

Quote from: MattH on 20 May, 2011, 07:27:14 am

Definitely. Look at the bike she could have had!

You are almost Jim Bowen

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #4462 on:** 20 May, 2011, 10:30:16 am »

MV's bike is so red, it's just a speed blur.

Looks lovely.

Tewdric · « **Reply #4463 on:** 25 May, 2011, 09:18:12 pm »

Quote from: Jacob on 25 May, 2011, 09:13:49 pm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41832500@N07/with/5758987775/ My new bike a Gios steel compact pro.I love it.

Clearly too small for you - I think you should give it to me!

nightrider · « **Reply #4464 on:** 25 May, 2011, 09:24:55 pm »

Flickr: nightrider8's Photostream
My new bike.The Gios.Compact Pro.

jogler · « **Reply #4465 on:** 26 May, 2011, 06:47:04 am »

that Mercian on your photostream is a beaut..

nightrider · « **Reply #4466 on:** 26 May, 2011, 08:00:54 am »

The Mercian had a re-vamp last year.A respray by Mercian,new components,Brook swift saddle and leather bar tap to set it off.Its my Audax bike.The red bike is a Kinesis convert equipped with S3X Sturmey Archer.My training bike.The blue bike is for club rides and set up for speed.It needs a Brook saddle though,I need some comfort.

Rhys W · « **Reply #4467 on:** 26 May, 2011, 10:04:29 am »

Quote from: Jacob on 26 May, 2011, 08:00:54 am

It needs a Brook saddle though

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

That Gios needs something like a Turbo or a Rolls, or even a Regal.

cal · « **Reply #4468 on:** 26 May, 2011, 12:22:25 pm »

Six weeks in now and delighted with the comfort. Unfortunately it doesn't brake worth a damn......

nightrider · « **Reply #4469 on:** 26 May, 2011, 02:45:36 pm »

Quote from: Rhys W on 26 May, 2011, 10:04:29 am

Quote from: Jacob on 26 May, 2011, 08:00:54 am
It needs a Brook saddle though

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

That Gios needs something like a Turbo or a Rolls, or even a Regal.

Why? The Brooks are comfortable and have classic looks.Rolls saddles ain't bad though.

Rhys W · « **Reply #4470 on:** 26 May, 2011, 05:14:18 pm »

Well, I like the classic look and hand-crafted ethos of Brooks but I think they look painfully incongruous on any frame later than the 1960s.

One day I'll build up a classic late-80s machine - Columbus SLX, Delta brakes, fluted/aero seatpin & a Rolls...

Torslanda · « **Reply #4471 on:** 26 May, 2011, 10:45:19 pm »

Delta brakes?

What are ya? Made o' money or summink!

Rhys W · « **Reply #4472 on:** 26 May, 2011, 10:53:25 pm »

Yeah I know, and they don't work either. It's just a pipe dream!

clarion · « **Reply #4473 on:** 26 May, 2011, 11:03:53 pm »

If you look to the left, you can see an early 80s road bike with brakes which work!

Shimano 105, since you ask.

Tail End Charlie · « **Reply #4474 on:** 26 May, 2011, 11:18:10 pm »

Quote from: cal on 26 May, 2011, 12:22:25 pm

Six weeks in now and delighted with the comfort. Unfortunately it doesn't brake worth a damn......

Need more feedback on the brakes. User reports are like gold dust. Shame though as it looks a great bike and one I'd consider.

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