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Regal
^Cheers,
Nice to know the Gillott looks good close up - That was Armoutex wasn't it?
While I've been riding these last couple of days I've been thinking about how to create a permanent place for the Roberts in my stable in a way that's reasonably sensitive but also practical.... I think the answer is winterbike. My thoughts at the moment are:
Open out dropouts to 130mm & remove siezed stopper screws
Get frame powdercoated white and fit 70's Roberts decals in Black
Route rear mech cable via original braze on's & procure chrome cable clips for rear brake (i.e. no extra braze-ons to be added).
Run 7speed (or 8speed if Dura Ace AX mech will allow) on a single 48T drillium chainring
Build 2 sets of wheels (I have everything but the sunday best hubs in my shed):
Practical: Wolber Aero Clinchers (grey with big WOLBER stickers) on Athena hubs
SundayBest: Ambrosio Metamorphosis (also with big lairy stickers), hubs tbc, probably screw-on.
Have 2 pairs of pedals (I have these too):
Practical: Look Delta
SundayBest: Zeus track pedals.
Accessories: Keep the REG clip-on bottle cage for long rides and a pair of Raceblades for the winter.
Flame me if I'm going to kill the puppy.......
Note: Pwder coating is fine for nice lugs isn't it.....?