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Velocity deep V,
Im Thinking Formula hubs.
Anyone wanna correct me?

Thanks, Rosmal :)

they're not cheap! but quite well made...

problem solver 2:1

tilover
I'm intrigued by the double lever - single brake setup.

Does that little (well, quite large) gadget just hang about on the cabling, or do you attach it to the frame somehow? Got any detailed pictures of it?

Cheers

http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m13b185s162p6170

It's certainly a lot lower than my current bike!

what it is?

Koga Miyata Record Pro with (according to my tape measure) a 24" front wheel.

jaysus.

Aye, the seat post insertion point is pretty much identical, same height, just about the same chainstay length, same seat tube angle.

Then at the front- well, the handlebars will be parallel to the top of the down tube on my Fuji.

Low low low.

And I'm going to put drops on it...

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maxcrowe, I'm probably going to take your advice. Luckily I kept the stumpy stem so if/when I get a 58 again, if it hurts my back I'm totally going to 'dis' you. Online.

face in palm

let it snow let it snow let it snow

lovely, Xmas lights on the front rack?

It's certainly a lot lower than my current bike!

Aye, the seat post insertion point is pretty much identical, same height, just about the same chainstay length, same seat tube angle.

Then at the front- well, the handlebars will be parallel to the top of the down tube on my Fuji.

Low low low.

And I'm going to put drops on it...

Neil I hope you have health insurance and a good osteopath :/

It'll make my track bike feel like a cruiser, which will be odd.

happy christmas d-goods . Where's the pic of my polo bike ?

tilover
I'm intrigued by the double lever - single brake setup.

Does that little (well, quite large) gadget just hang about on the cabling, or do you attach it to the frame somehow? Got any detailed pictures of it?

Cheers

its just a dongle that fits in between the cable, doesn't wobble or rattle just sits there, i could attach it but not much point!

can take some pics next week

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It's certainly a lot lower than my current bike!

I will just wait patiently until you start moaning about your back and then... snap! :-)

looks like heaps of fun

Forks arrived... think i'll be ok steerer-wise

For the information of any tall forumengers who need crabon gigant-o-forks, options appear limited to Wound-up, Serotta and the Alpha-Q Zpro pictured. All are available with 450mm steerers, but the later is half the price of the other two.

You literally have more steerer than fork right there.

Moaaaaarrr!

Do you have to have an actual vintage bicycle? If so I'm out :(

you don't necessary need a rare Taylor, cinelli, hetchins etc. Just get an old road bike for cheap, tweak it up and ride l'eroica!

@ braker: Jesus! :o
Don't like that MASH Cinelli I'm afraid, another poor build IMHO...

happy christmas d-goods . Where's the pic of my polo bike ?

here you go...originals are 3mb - will get em to you...looks amazing!

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Don't like that MASH Cinelli I'm afraid, another poor build IMHO...

no worries! dunno about poor build...but do know that i am now poor...but extremely happy.

Glad you're happy with it, dude... It's only a bike after all... ;]

Nearly finished....
Replaced/fitted - campag' track wheels,brooks saddle,brooks bartape (+black shoe polish), tyre, Campag' record pedals (free off another bike),Campag' toe clips (free) cinelli stem badge (original had been taken off by previous owner).Cost of build (inc,postage) = about 650 quid all in.Date was confirmed by a girl at Gazelle through the Gazelle website which was nice.
Abit much I know but I did it over the space of 3-4 months with the proceeds of a tax rebate...