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Nice, I used to have a pearl one. Did you get that off Jodie Harsh?

Keep it simple, nice silver components....

This was mine

Really nice set up your ex. I think I will keep it all silver just simple and plain.

Yes mate, don't get all silly on it or it'll look wank

Hubs
Spokes
Rims
Seatpost
Bars
Crank
Pedals

Nice Vivalo! It's just begging for some upper-end components. I agree, though, simple is best. Hopefully it's 27.2 on the post and 120 spacing in the rear, otherwise you may pay a premium for components like I just did for my Stratos.

Hopefully it's 27.2 on the post and 120 spacing in the rear, otherwise you may pay a premium for components like I just did for my Stratos.

Good point, mine was 110 with 8mm deep dropouts so had to get a new axle for my already bought 120 Phils

Nice Vivalo! It's just begging for some upper-end components. I agree, though, simple is best. Hopefully it's 27.2 on the post and 120 spacing in the rear, otherwise you may pay a premium for components like I just did for my Stratos.

Seatpost 27
Rear 110mm
And 8mm drops

Ahhhh!

You'll need to get a Keirin rear hub and/or axle then

Nitto 65 do a 27.0 seatpost, quite hard to get now but not impossible

Got this ready to build but no rims :(

Sorted then

Go for some Campy Omega V, same as mine above

Phil front hubs will fit 8mm forks by default. The bolts they use are 8mm. Your choices of easily obtained or convertible hubs for the rear are Phil and Dura Ace. Your D/A hubs should look fantastic with either the Campy Omegas or some Arayas.

cheers guys..!

Damn. This took a long time. 5 months from order to delivery. Delivered just as I took a large block of holidays so haven't had the time or the bits to finish it until now. Still have some minor tweaking of the positioning. Custom geometry built for my dodgy back. Smoother than smooth. Wish my photography skills were up to scratch.

Thats not bad waiting! As they are currently 6 months plus! All good things come to those who wait! Enjoy!

Seatpost 27
Rear 110mm
And 8mm drops

Have the drop outs reamed out as most people do! Saves one problem. Seatpost you can have several options if you dont want to go on the strictness NJS route! Happy shopping and building Max! Im having similar problems with a french track frame regarding spacing and component sizes!

Here's something for you to ridicule. Early stages, after being built up last week. Apologies for phone pics, photography-y ones on the way when I have time...

I'm sorry, but I have to says it.

Fucking hell!!!

:D

EDIT: And actually, it looks marginally better in the flesh and not on that stand which makes the geometry look a bit off. I'm sure someone at Souths will agree that it isn't quite an abomination.....guys.....guys!?

Really nice set up your ex. I think I will keep it all silver just simple and plain.

aye that's the way to go imo

old pic of mine:

(now with nitto AA drops, clear champ grips, and some wear & tear)

Here's something for you to ridicule. Early stages, after being built up last week. Apologies for phone pics, photography-y ones on the way when I have time...

Ummmm. What have you done there?
Aerospoke took priority over a frame, did it.

that's what i was thinking. it's like a flawless diamond set in an Elizabeth Duke gold band. Except the flawless diamond is arrospok :s

just got this at the weekend 19?? (any ideas) Carlton Competition 531 21 inch frame and forks, Zeus 50 chainring, Cinelli Stem and drops (bent) , Campag 10 speed shifters, front Derailleur and Nuovo Record rear (straight to ebay) - er £20 please!!! hello. Straight on with the lying about bits i should have this going pretty quickly - Just looking for a rear 27" rim or a front or back 27" wheel to butcher. Anyone?

Ummmm. What have you done there?
Aerospoke took priority over a frame, did it.

Indeed, that money could have been better spent on much more important bike components. For me 'spoks are nearly synonymous with anti-porn.

That said i hope you enjoy your ride.

my new beater wheels just turned up... cheers Shedborn!

Formula's on DP18's with plain gauge spokes.

Niiice work. She's a beaut. I've got the horn for green bikes at the moment too ;-)

that's what i was thinking. it's like a flawless diamond set in an Elizabeth Duke gold band. Except the flawless diamond is arrospok :s

Excellent analogy. Also makes me think of polished turds...

Niiice work. She's a beaut. I've got the horn for green bikes at the moment too ;-)

I'll be keeping my eye on you tomorrow at beers....

Niiice work. She's a beaut. I've got the horn for green bikes at the moment too ;-)

+1

Mercian's lime green flam is a winning colour. excellent.