What bikes do you ride?

There was quite a lot of discussion on bf.net about that frame. It's actually made by a polish company (not ostro) who can produce any design of bike frame that you want. The general concensus about the pursuit frame was that it was more stylish than functional (gussets for no obvious reason, a very tight rear triangle but dropouts that don't let the wheel close enough to take advantage of it, etc). I saw one in Dublin and it looked quite cool in a "post-apocalyptic industrial" kind of way.

Another option for cool, bare looking frames would be an XACD Ti frame - would cost about £300 delivered.

Heres one i built from the tubes up.

Built the bike whilst ignoring the DIY. Blame the missus for the name.

I use a SS rat bike to get back and forth to work each day.

Do those forks taper the way they appear to in that photo? I'm not normally taken by straight forks but those are lovely.

Great work on the frame btw, you must be a proud dad.

Yep. Tapered to be very narrow at the dropout. I was a bit wary when I saw the tubes but was assured theyd be ok, theyve held out so far.

Just a simple lug set and 631 tubes, shimano rear dropouts the forks are nice. Paint was by Mario Vaz.

If it ever got nicked id be distraught.......

Nice Website by the way.

here's my new ride, was definitley worth the wait, honey/brown brooks is on it's way. upspec from standard are dura-ace brake, goldtec/open pro's deda non-anatomic bars

I love the way that looks, both classic and modern at the same time.

When did you get it? And have you fitted in much riding yet?

about 2 hours ago! only ridden from condor to tooting so far.
it's my first road bike and i couldn't be more happy with it it, everything feels 'right' about it.
i have been riding singlespeed off road and on-road for a while, just wanted something more suitable for commuting, gears are for fat people so a fixed was the obvious answer, i don't think i will just be commuting on it though :-)

Langster:

I've got my Grandad's old Raleigh Merlin which is ss, eventually I'll get a flip/flop hub for it.

Nice photo - that guy looks pretty confused.

Thought I would share my ride with the discussion.

broken link...

Sorry about the photo, the bike is just too dam shiny.

I love those Campag Shamal rims.

PS: Fixed the image. On velospace you can use the "Share this bike" and select the web code.

Magic thanks. There should another detailed image of the lugs. and the 'clearance' on the front forks. Will sort it out. Great forum.

that Rourke is a beaut - love it

That Rourke is the fucking shizzle. Are those tubulars?

Unfortunately there tubs. Holding out well though. To beautiful to change.

Offwhite:Thought I would share my ride with the discussion. [](http://velospace.org/node/2853) Sorry about the photo, the bike is just too dam shiny.

I was wondered if you came on here at all, I saw you on great eastern st last week and commented on the bike.

for those who haven't seen this thing it is feckin shiny!!
def one of the nicest rides I've seen for long time

Yeah I work just off Grt Eastern so the bike is always kicking around there. Thanks for the kind words, if I remember correctly your bike wasn't too shabby.

Offwhite:Yeah I work just off Grt Eastern so the bike is always kicking around there. Thanks for the kind words, if I remember correctly your bike wasn't too shabby.

it's going to get polished inside and out incase i get stuck next to you at traffic lights ; )

1bhp, your bike pic isn't coming up!

As I finally have a decent picture of my bike (this required me actually taking photos of my bike against a wall, I felt like a prat), here it is:
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Click it to view the insanely large versions and other photos.

Just signed up, thought this would be a good enough place to start, hello everyone!

welcome
that's a nice conversion!

Sweet. Love the green grips.

Cool pics of Southbank on your wall - did you take them?

Current set up

I love Shamals... I'm so jealous of other bikes that have them.

Still, I hope my new wheels will make me happy :)