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I was going to ask if you had glued the tyres on and taken the bike out for a proper spin but it sounds like you still have plenty to do.
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I did! Rides very nicely, not sure how to describe it but feels surprisingly solid and connected to the road, dare I say well built! I took some more pics beforehand just in case I chuffed it up …
Wheels are Airlite double fixed large flange, period Fiamme “Brevetto Longhi” tubulars, no mark on the spokes, Chater Lea nuts, single Villiers 16t 1/8” sprocket, Villiers lock-ring, Cyclo chain tugs (as described above) and Vittoria Rally tyres (slightly older logo that’s not as jazzy as the current one).
[Saving weight without the second sprocket and also seemed even more affected to have chain tugs with different tension required on both sides!]
Edit: the front spokes are actually period correct Robergel Sport, the rear have no mark / are unknown.
veloham
Oh I meant to say, a nice touch - I bought the wheels from Alexander von Tutschek, so they pass the period exam by default :)
Perfect barrels on the df Airlite, very nice Fiamme rims. I know he likes to dirty up stuff a bit to make it look more in keeping - was having a little laugh to myself cleaning them up to suit how I like old parts to look. Funny old game vintage bike fancying!
I do finally have a large flange pair of Blumfields I’m going to lace into 1950s Mavics at some point. These AvT wheels are destined for a Hobbs …