For Sale: 1955 Rotrax Vel D'Hiv Frame 57cm

In my opinion the most important considerations when building up a bike are (in no particular order):-

1. Will it fit you
   
2. How fast do you want to go
   
3. How does it look (personal taste all important)
   
4. How much do you want to spend
   
5. What will you actually use it for (if you want to hang your build on the wall rather than use it then ignore almost everything I have said)
   
   

Thus this guy is not an idiot. His Rotrax frame is beautiful in the extreme and he probably has a very good reason for fitting the coaster brake.

I've just finished a total rebuild of a 1933 Raleigh No29 path racer. I used a SC2 Sturmey rear hub sothat I can use it without brake or gear cables spoiling the look. I have, of course kept all the original bits.

Am I also an idiot?

Best Regards,

Eric