Current Projects chat and miscellany

Deffo a tarck champion. I have the exact same one but mine has paint

yeh, i see that now, was looking for the bb shell but couldnt see behind cranks..
Hasnt there been cases that the thin join of the chain stays --> bb shell shearing off?

think that was the cheaper pre cursa

what frameset is this? lusting for a modern frame recently

yerp its my track champ, stripped and in the process of having the welds sanded down! thinking of getting it powder coated gun metal grey, have a mate who could do it for me cheapz

It's a nice ride thus far, very stiff and reactive even with the wheels being shit heavy. Clearances are very tight too

how much does the whole build and the wheels weigh? I've been eyeing the track champion for a while.

Boy's bike project mocking up stage. My son's ten soon, and this should keep him happy.
Small frame I got a while ago, trying to use parts that are in the drawer.
650B wheel rims to lower the frame a little, mudguards to disguise the gigantic clearances.

sweeeet

Just picked up a Colnago sprint on the bay.

Just picked up a Colnago sprint on the bay.

Pics please!

Is this is a special bike? It seems to be largely intact from the time that it was built (1970's) save for upgraded pedals, seat and bars.

Basic spec:
Reynolds 531 Holdsworth track frame (see the rear axel slot) with Campag rear end.

c-c seat tube is 59cm. I know this is longer than you requested, but the bike is 2" more close-coupled that most modern configurations, and I have no probs with it at 5'8" tall.
c-c top tube 58cm
Vittoria Georgia22 tyres
Mavic MA2 rims
Mallard, France back hub, Normandy front hub
Shimano pd-r540 pedals
Rocket brand flip-flop rear sprocket (18 fixed/16free)
Campag seat post
Brookes swallow seat
SR Royal front crank (52 teeth)
Sedis chain
Universal front brake (mod 77)
Nitto bull handlebar
Cinelli Stem
Charge handle bar tape (needs replacing)

There is an old transfer on the stem that is partially legible reading 'Broadribbs Ltd, Market St, Oxford's Bike Specialist.' This shop is still there, but has changed hands now.

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oh god

To translate smithchild's post: no.

wow, a unique bike. Never seen one quite like that before.

I'd say its pretty rare if that's the original condition! Lovely bike, wow

finished today - dawes galaxy put back together with a few random bits to make city / park tourer - saddle is not right for upright position but otherwise am happy with it
http://i44.tinypic.com/206lsb4.jpg

Stop being a cunt dude.

+1
tester is such such such a cunt

+1
tester is such such such a cunt

leave tester ALONEEEEEEE

WILLPALMER is a cnut.

:)

Fenton is a cunt

I'm a cunt.

You're all cunts. Except me. I'm just a dick.

what happens if you put steel road/touring forks on an aluminum track frame?

You end up with a cannondale track...

^^ Yeah and it'll probably looks crap.

i found this nos stem and bars in italy,
give the old dog a face lift

Fantastic paint on that frame saarf. Very nice.