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Mavic 451 brakes https://www.lfgss.com/comments/15276831/ for sale in the classifieds
Mavic 451 brakes https://www.lfgss.com/comments/15276831/ for sale in the classifieds
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Well this has certainly given me a lot to reply to haha! Glad to have brightened up a Monday evening.
@jono84 I've been afflicted by old cars my whole life too, do quite enjoy a good meet... Would definitely be keen to do the bicycle equivalent sometime - slightly more acceptable to do it at the pub, too (whenever they open again).
@mattyc I've got a vague idea! Anything very late 80s / early 90s would do me well with it. There's a lot I'd love to put on and also a lot I know I can't afford (like a full Zap set up, or even an 851SSC rear mech for that matter). Set of the starfish / 631/632 cranks would be ideal, then 451 brakes, I'd be really happy with an 840 derailleur on the back and whatever part no the front is for a double. If you've got any of that kicking about I'd be really keen to give it a home!
@SWijland - totally agree not he ITM Duals, they're wicked (and feel great) but they've got a filthy crack through the bottom of the stem. Again, how they broke before the frame or forks I've absolutely no idea! The bullhorns seem pretty sweet, got them for a deal so worth a shot given the direction it's going in. Got a photo attached of it in use which has basically become my point of reference for what to do with it. Interestingly (or just straight-up nerdily) interesting to see him running dual rings on the front when Boardman always seemed to have a single. Ok, I'll get my anorak...
@Jonny69 cheers, will certainly keep you in mind! I know a guy who worked for Aerodyne building these later frames, he's at Target Composites now so might end up getting sent there. I've drawn up my loose idea but definitely need to speak to a grown-up about it. Essentially build it a faired post to sit inside the monocoque like a plug, then move the seat up that way. Might be a terrible idea but we'll see, no rush yet.
@sacredhart that's an ace story! Don't ask, don't get. Seen a few bits of the process of making these, they're pretty mad being stuck together in 3 pieces. Also had a chat with Richard Hill (one of the design team / Lotus aerodynamicist bod) about it at a Lotus meet a few years ago, he was still adamant they'd not change much about the design, just make it more efficiently with modern processes.