Current Projects chat and miscellany

nice one joe, will be popping in to see mario too as soon as i get the chance.

and that pedal atleton badged frame is pretty interesting. get it built.

oh , and just realised not posted on here for a while and there has been some amazing projects. gizmond, yours is the amazingest though.

This is going to Vaz tomorrow for a nip and tuck... Let's see how she responds to treatment, there are some issues... My planned winter beater, an old Holdsworth Zephyr...

A Holdsworth Zephyr as a winter beater??

who the fuck am I to talk? I got a Bob Jackson as one!

anyhow, 700c with 28c tyres will be close to a 27" with tub, as I recently discovered when experimenting with a 27" wheel and 700c on mine, with the additional benefit of having 28c tyres for the winter.

it looks alot like this:

according to this ebay-sale it's a zullo
http://cgi.ebay.de/ZULLO-Track-Frame-Bahnrahmen-handmade-Pista_W0QQitemZ170400895833

check that old sheep shoes sticker on the door1

what I got:
Syntace Stratos
Thomson Stem
Thomson Seatpost
Rolls Saddle
Sugino 75 cranks
Sugino Zen Chainring
Sugino 75 BB
Phil hubs
H+Son Rims

EVERYTHING!

What I am still waitin gfor to be delivered for a month now:

FKIN FRAME!

who the fuck am I to talk? I got a Bob Jackson as one!

But it was at one point a frame that you were understandably super excited about, talked about it, posted about it, dreamt about the components you were going to marry to it, imagined yourself dossing about all over town this Summer on it... then a few scratches and the realisation that new frames aren't a major financial or emotional upheaval, and that they can be bought and replaced quickly and easily, not to mention the fact that you think it sounds pretty cool to say "I use a BJ as a winter hack", et voila.

oh , and just realised not posted on here for a while and there has been some amazing projects. gizmond, yours is the amazingest though.

I think you missed seeing it in the flesh last night by a few minutes? Lovely, lovely frame.

nothing wrong with slightly wider bars -- I usually go a bit wider over my shoulder width. more comfort, more room, more leverage, chest is not constructed so easier breathing.

Your chest is not constructed? Does that sting?

dog's dinner design, done. ETA 3-4weeks

That looks really nice and tight, especially considering the size of the frame, who's building it for you Braker, did you get your measuring done at Cyclefit?

Was that drawn on a BBC Micro?

But it was at one point a frame that you were understandably super excited about, talked about it, posted about it, dreamt about the components you were going to marry to it, imagined yourself dossing about all over town this Summer on it... then a few scratches and the realisation that new frames aren't a major financial or emotional upheaval, and that they can be bought and replaced quickly and easily, not to mention the fact that you think it sounds pretty cool to say "I use a BJ as a winter hack", et voila.

You should be writing my autobiography.

I've already got a file this big

But it was at one point a frame that you were understandably super excited about, talked about it, posted about it, dreamt about the components you were going to marry to it, imagined yourself dossing about all over town this Summer on it... then a few scratches and the realisation that new frames aren't a major financial or emotional upheaval, and that they can be bought and replaced quickly and easily, not to mention the fact that you think it sounds pretty cool to say "I use a BJ as a winter hack", et voila.

perfect

But it was at one point a frame that you were understandably super excited about, talked about it, posted about it, dreamt about the components you were going to marry to it, imagined yourself dossing about all over town this Summer on it... then a few scratches and the realisation that new frames aren't a major financial or emotional upheaval, and that they can be bought and replaced quickly and easily, not to mention the fact that you think it sounds pretty cool to say "I use a BJ as a winter hack", et voila.

This has convinced me to sell my Leader to fund the pug.

I've already got a file this big

Does the file include Randogate? It better include Randogate!

hehe, Randogate.

Does the file include Randogate? It better include Randogate!

Working title;

Though(t) Crime: Randogate & Other Folies, The edscoble Story

jizzed on shoes

Repped! Now make the cover. It should include the Pista and Vigorelli is all of their many guises!

Nice! This is exactly what I want to do for my winter frame, been checking ebay for ages, any recommendtions on where to look for a path frame liek this?

This is going to Vaz tomorrow for a nip and tuck... Let's see how she responds to treatment, there are some issues... My planned winter beater, an old Holdsworth Zephyr...

Here, ebay, Mr Stone, for starter.

I got mine here for a reasonable amount of money.

what? your "winter beater"????

Thanks Ed, been checking Hilary's threads but nothing in my size ever appears! Got to keep the eyes peeled.

what? your "winter beater"????

No the Holdsworth you pencil sharpener.

I use the word 'winter beater' lighty, I just put it together to deal with the winter, but not necessary a 'beater'.

New frame. No indication of whoever made it. No serial number or anything.
Has been resprayed at some point with name of a local bike shop.
Columbus stamped fork ends. Oval tubes.
Maybe a long shot but any ideas on tubeset, origins etc.?

my mate had a bike with exactly the same forks and the same tubing, it didn't have the gussets/webbing but was a unique design. it was made by pendle but i don't think he ever found out too much about them...but not sure how hard if at all he tried.