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Took the frame to Argos Saturday morning who were able to drill out the rear bridge in the drill press, so glad I didn't attempt it myself ! This meant I could start building!
busy day of assembling yesterday, pretty much there
Took the bike out for a spin today, it rides beautifully , really responsive and solid feel.
I was really surprised how well the monoplanars stop, I was expecting much less, more akin to a standard single pivot. . With modern levers and the kool stop pads I've fitted to the front they feel as good as dual pivots to me , plus they just look beautiful! Perhaps an 80's single pivot would be more fitting, but at the at the end of the day this is a commuter not a show bike, I want to be able to feel safe and using outdated inferior technology just seems crazy to me.
The Campag Cranks turned out to have dodgy pedal thread so I have used the Sugino Mightys. They don't match the rest of the Campag stuff but I still think they look and ride great. Now in two minds whether to polish them as the anodizing is still pretty good..these cranks do look great when polished though (these aren't mine)..
I would also really like some black cage Italian quill pedals to replace the MKS AR-2's I'm running but they're comfortable enough for now, they spin really nicely after a regrease as well.
Still need some white electrical tape to replace the branded fizik finishing tape. Also waiting for new gumwall tyres to arrive , these Michelins are on their last legs. Will post some more pics in better light when I'm happy its finished.
So a fair mis-match of parts on here, purists may sneer but I don't care, its my first proper build and I am just loving the ride. For the first time my bike just fits me like a glove . Its a world away from the relaxed plodding feel of my gas pipe Gitane. Plus I had great fun building it. What started out as a parts bin winter commuter may well end up a keeper!
Spec:
Frame: Colner , Columbus/Gipemme Dropouts 56x56
Fork: Tange
Headset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record/Strada
Stem: Cinelli XA
Bars: Cinelli Giro D'Italia
Levers: Cane Creek SCR-5
Seat: Selle Italia Turbo Leather 1980 reisuue
Seatpost: Campagnolo Chorus Aero
Brakes: Campagnolo Veloce / KoolStop Pads
Wheels: Campagnolo Centaur Mavic Open SUP CD
Bottom Bracket Gipiemme Strada
Cranks: Sugino Mighty
Pedals: MKS AR-2 /MKS Clips
Cog: Gusset Campag Single speed Kit
Tape: Fizik Superlight