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@D_Mars
You just can't move for Talbots these days.
It's finally my turn to assemble an unnecessary and self-indulgent custom frame... I can't claim to be a "T-rex" or an "Orangutan" - I just fancy a custom... so there.
I have been in discussion with Matt of Talbot for many months - changing my mind every 6.2 days (on average). Initially I wanted a Do-it-All Cross Bike (Much like Rogan's) but in the end I knocked together a Cannondale MTB for Commuting and Fun-Time. Now I have settled on a Pure-Breed Roadie Bike from Matt - A proper mile muncher - giving me more motivation put in 'proper' rides on the weekends.
This will be a lightweight but sensible build - Modern components but an overall retro flavour... Which of course means Campag and 32h hubs!
I have a few bits together already ...
32h A23 rims
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad124/nixon_fiend/E5179942-785A-4CBF-8DCC-E8788A0C09F5_zpsfhxlan2h.jpg
NOS Record Cranks
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad124/nixon_fiend/825E79DB-3B07-42EC-BB74-991103CD2E91_zpss8fctwd1.jpg
There are some Hope Pro3 hubs under my bed somewhere... And a flite saddle which will be my perch of choice for now. The Frame will be mostly 853 - But will probably have a Columbus Max top tube for absolutely no good reason.
In effect the bike will be a fillet brazed (so lighter) version of my beloved Basso Loto - but with a slightly taller headtube and a 1-1/8" headtube to permit a wider choice of forks.. I will be carrying across the groovy fastback stays...
http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad124/nixon_fiend/92D5002D-C0CB-4814-AED8-ECDFEA7AADE1-9264-000008479E1CB8C0_zps0f590788.jpg
Fillet brazed version...
http://www.galluscycles.com/images/zoom_frameprogress_02.jpg
I'll keep you guys posted on developments - Matt works pretty quickly and I hear he has a new jig now so blink and you may miss it!
DM