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This 'low-pro' bike was hand built in 1987 by Barry Chick and I rode it that year in the Hawaii Ironman. Then I put it away and forgot about it for the next 20 years. Barry Chick built frames for Alan Shorter Cycles, which became Shorter Rochford Cycles in North London. Barry's outstanding craftsmanship was taken for granted back in the days but if he were building similar frames today they would cost thousands. This frame is built with Columbus tubing and a Cinelli bottom bracket shell and 'Italian' fork crown.
As a triathlon bike it was equipped with the top of the range Campag Record group, including those wacky Delta brakes (which I still have).
When I rediscovered the bike I brought it to Spain, where I live, and changed the drop-outs for track ends and turned it into a fixie. I fitted a new long Nitto stem (can't believe I rode 180km with the original position) and replaced the front tubular with a new 24" Tufo (at the same time I bought another as a spare).
My son rode it for a few months in Barcelona, then we swapped around and I have it back. However riding fixed aggravated my dodgy back so I've made it a single speed with a freewheel and Campag chorus brakes. Original Record headset and cranks but now fitted with a FSA 42t single black ring. Back wheel is nothing to speak of but the front is radial 24 spoked Nisi? rim on a Mavic hub, also built by Barry Chick I think - if anyone knowing of Barry's whereabouts, please ask him to get in touch.
Anyway, it's much too fast for me so it's now for sale. I've recently spent €350 on it so I wonder if anyone would bid 400 pounds, if so please give me a call. Saludos.
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