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@James_Logos
Hi all.
Update on the Bob Jackson I was doing up (which was in pretty good nick to start with anyway).
http://www.londonfgss.com/post854915-14038.html
Its finished now, more or less, though it does need a new saddle (probably dark brown, maybe Brooks). I'm a little unsure about the fizik grip tape but until I see some grips I really like I am going to stick with it.
The frame is Reynolds 753 track tubing, Dura-Ace hubs laced to Mavic Open 4CD rims which I got off the original bike, Ofmega Super Competition cranks and 48t road chainwheel and a 19t rear sprocket which gives about 68 gi, and nice new Nitto quill stem and flat bar.
I also put some Shimano 600 pedals and original 105 cages on but as nice as they look they don't give me the confidence I need riding fixed on the roads so planning to swtich to SPDs.
Thanks for comments I had earlier on here especially the ones pleading with me not to mess with the colour scheme - I had planned to re spray it but I doubt I could ever get anything that would have the same vibe as this and gradually came round to that point of view.
Sorry for the rubbish phone camera photos.
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/jamesparker262/BobJackson#