Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2475215 times)

Torslanda · « **Reply #6525 on:** 07 September, 2013, 06:47:49 pm »

A restoration work in progress.

You would not believe the loveliness of the 30-some year old paint job.

Not done much so far but the chrome is good, all the decals are complete and it will be for sale when it is finished . . .

eck · « **Reply #6526 on:** 07 September, 2013, 08:00:01 pm »

Gorgeous. But, thankfully, it looks far too big for me.
Is that Campag indexed gear levers btw?

Torslanda · « **Reply #6527 on:** 07 September, 2013, 08:56:15 pm »

Quote from: eck on 07 September, 2013, 08:00:01 pm

Gorgeous. But, thankfully, it looks far too big for me.
Is that Campag indexed gear levers btw?

Appears to be friction only. Were they ever switchable like the old Sh*m*n* levers?

Rhys W · « **Reply #6528 on:** 07 September, 2013, 09:09:29 pm »

Lovely frame, you should get a good price for that - Columbus tubing with Italian craftsmanship, chrome and a great paintjob is always in demand.

The Syncro (indexed) shifters were around in the days of 7-sp if not earlier - maybe they're missing the insert?

Canardly · « **Reply #6529 on:** 11 September, 2013, 08:10:54 pm »

What size is the Frame Tors?

slope · « **Reply #6530 on:** 11 September, 2013, 08:53:57 pm »

Not a bike yet, but was once and will be again ASAP. Last week's Ebay find for a drunken last minute bid (sole peanuts bid

) 1948 P.T. Stallard "Montlhery" frame and forks - Accles and Pollock tubes. Incredulous condition given such light thin tubing - weighs 6lb 4oz with headset. Can't wait to ride it

Check out the "killer" lugs. Benelux dropouts with DS hanger sawn off. British League of Racing Cyclists sticker on seat tube. Percy being the father of such things

PTS-Montlhery by obswerve, on Flickr

Basil · « **Reply #6531 on:** 11 September, 2013, 09:56:04 pm »

Lovely.

Soon to be lovelied.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6532 on:** 12 September, 2013, 11:48:57 am »

Must have been wonderfully well looked after. Looks gorgeous!

Tom M · « **Reply #6533 on:** 12 September, 2013, 12:18:34 pm »

Oh that is nice.

What is the braze-on on the forks?

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6534 on:** 12 September, 2013, 12:29:02 pm »

lamp boss?

clarion · « **Reply #6535 on:** 12 September, 2013, 01:33:19 pm »

Wow, that's a real treasure!

slope · « **Reply #6536 on:** 12 September, 2013, 02:00:00 pm »

Quote from: Tom M on 12 September, 2013, 12:18:34 pm

What is the braze-on on the forks?

Cudzoziemiec is correct - a lamp boss

Thinking these are Belgian Ekla lugs - the fork crown and spearpoint ends of the seatubes are spot on - as are the headtube lugs APART from the cutouts. Maybe Percy had a lad who made the tea and cut them down inbetween brews?

Wondering what components to put on it now! Don't want to go totally period specific - but don't wanna ruin it with Di2 and ~~plastic~~ carbon

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6537 on:** 12 September, 2013, 07:48:50 pm »

"Fancy lugwork may not make the machine run any easier, but it certainly increases pride of ownership."
CTC Gazette, 1953-ish, commenting on a cycle show.

I think you can be gurt proud of this one.

slope · « **Reply #6538 on:** 12 September, 2013, 08:00:22 pm »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 12 September, 2013, 07:48:50 pm

"Fancy lugwork may not make the machine run any easier, but it certainly increases pride of ownership."
CTC Gazette, 1953-ish, commenting on a cycle show.

I think you can be gurt proud of this one.

That's not fancy lugwork - it's downright aggressive 1940s Belgian spikey fetishistic stuff with attitude and then some

I shall be sleeping with this frame until I decide what to chuck on it and set me free, awheel

Torslanda · « **Reply #6539 on:** 13 September, 2013, 11:48:16 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 11 September, 2013, 08:10:54 pm

What size is the Frame Tors?

ITRO 58/60cm.

I'll measure it properly in the morning.

DrMekon · « **Reply #6540 on:** 14 September, 2013, 05:31:07 pm »

Awful picture, but the new bike is in.

2014 Trek Madone 4.7, with some project one style colour swaps 60cm
Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheels
Schwalbe Ultremo ZX 25mm tyres
Fizik Aliante saddle
105 SPD-SLs
Bontrager Duotrap built in cadence / speed sensor
Bontrager Node 2.1 with forward mount
2x Bontrager RL cages
Garmin Etrex mount

Like that, it weighs 8.1kg. The 2014 frame is very different to the 2013 that got busted. It has the hidden mudguard mounts from the Domane and the KVF aero tubes and internal cable routing from the 5 series. It's also 2014 11-speed Ultegra with the new dual pivot brakes.

Better pictures later...

Ham · « **Reply #6541 on:** 14 September, 2013, 05:48:15 pm »

It's probably a blurred picture because it was going so fast already. Good job you didn't get it in red.

Ray 6701 · « **Reply #6542 on:** 14 September, 2013, 06:57:51 pm »

Looks lovely but it needs some blingy carbon pedals

hubner · « **Reply #6543 on:** 14 September, 2013, 07:32:58 pm »

Quote from: slope on 12 September, 2013, 08:00:22 pm

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 12 September, 2013, 07:48:50 pm
"Fancy lugwork may not make the machine run any easier, but it certainly increases pride of ownership."
CTC Gazette, 1953-ish, commenting on a cycle show.

I think you can be gurt proud of this one.

That's not fancy lugwork - it's downright aggressive 1940s Belgian spikey fetishistic stuff with attitude and then some

I shall be sleeping with this frame until I decide what to chuck on it and set me free, awheel

The lugs and fork crown are what you'd expect from that period, and it looks like they're used as supplied, ie unmodified. Fancy lugs are the type found on Hetchins etc.

From http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/stallard.html

Quote

Stallard cycles were well designed, well made, functional machines that lacked the fancy lugwork so cherished today. However they were in great demand by shrewd clubmen who appreciated sound design and good quality with top equipment at a competitive price.

fuzzy · « **Reply #6544 on:** 16 September, 2013, 10:48:41 am »

Quote from: DrMekon on 14 September, 2013, 05:31:07 pm

Awful picture, but the new bike is in.

2014 Trek Madone 4.7, with some project one style colour swaps 60cm
Mavic Ksyrium Elite S wheels
Schwalbe Ultremo ZX 25mm tyres
Fizik Aliante saddle
105 SPD-SLs
Bontrager Duotrap built in cadence / speed sensor
Bontrager Node 2.1 with forward mount
2x Bontrager RL cages
Garmin Etrex mount

Like that, it weighs 8.1kg. The 2014 frame is very different to the 2013 that got busted. It has the hidden mudguard mounts from the Domane and the KVF aero tubes and internal cable routing from the 5 series. It's also 2014 11-speed Ultegra with the new dual pivot brakes.

Better pictures later...

Project One is a great idea if you have the funds isn't it

Nice bike BTW.

Moultonaught · « **Reply #6545 on:** 16 September, 2013, 08:34:56 pm »

1980s Overbury's Pioneer stripped back to bare metal to check all the brazing's ok, coated in ACF50 anti corrosion spray and built up eith the bits from my 1980's Muddy Fox and christened at last weekend's Hampshire camping
do.

Lovely ride... Now I know I like riding it (having owned the f&f for almost 2 years) I'll hopefully get it painted at Christmas.

clarion · « **Reply #6546 on:** 17 September, 2013, 10:08:13 am »

Pure ATB pr0n!

bumper · « **Reply #6547 on:** 18 September, 2013, 10:14:51 pm »

The Cube, now fully rigid oooeerr!

Glen Etive by - David Bithell ( oggl @DJB )-

slope · « **Reply #6548 on:** 19 September, 2013, 11:59:13 am »

'82 RRA now with black tyres and Carradice Honey Zipped Roll as barbag

clarion · « **Reply #6549 on:** 19 September, 2013, 12:01:30 pm »

Hmm. It's still a whole bundle of loveliness, but I think the skinwall tyres fit better with the look. YMMV, and it's your bike.

Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2475215 times)

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