Current Projects chat and miscellany

thought it was an all city from the track ends but wasn't sure

edit: and lettuce colour

Want a Nature Boy so bad :(

Is that a Baum?

sadly no. it's a "rose"

Seat stays look mega thin! Sexy matt/gloss combo :)

nice roadie there eingang

Neidisch.

sadly no. it's a "rose"

Ah okay.
The decals look almost like Baum.
It's still lovely and I am very jeally.
2011 force?

yes. rose is a german based distribution store, but they are also selling their bikes in the uk: http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose-xeon-rs-4400-double/aid:549691
the difference to canyon is, that you can configurate your bike

So is it basically the same mould as a Canyon? Their TT bike is a Ridley Dean no?

no! but the same online bike selling model (without any distributors), which makes them cheap in relation to the quality and parts

Didn't Canyon and Cervelo have a punch-up over the pencil stays? Looks like Rose needed to file a brief in that action too.

the patent conflict was enclosed in january 2011.
cervelo can build their maximus seat tubes again and therefore canyon gets some exploitation rights of specific cervelo patents.

Van Tuyl Ti/Carbon courtesy of Peter V. New Campag Veloce shifters, cassette and brakes, everything else out of my spares boxes.

Not exactly a current project as had it overy a year, however a full strip down and clean plus new bars.

Carlton Flyer track

If you ever come to sell the Van Tuyl let me know. I wanted it when Peter had it for sale, and my opinion hasn't changed. Awesome bike that.

The Custom Kumo Max Roady is nearly done.... Just need some brakes... no weenie but not a bad weight at 7.59kg not including brakes

Not exactly a current project as had it overy a year, however a full strip down and clean plus new bars.

Carlton Flyer track

Can't believe it's been a year still miss it.

Right, so I'm gonna try get my hands on a new frame, you know it's time when the value of our stem outweighs that of your frame, so I was really wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a nice one, at the moment I'm considering either an old Bridgestone Kerin frame which I would refurbish, or I was thinking of getting one of the nags from Tokyo fixed, absolutely beautiful IMO, it's a big investment so was wondering if it was worth it. Any ideas?

I'd figure out what kind of riding you do and intend to do in the future before spunking big money to replaced the Langster.

After a long wait, the finishing touch on the BJ

+1 to Armourtex for an awesome job that looks just as good as day 1.
I recommend 100% if anyone is sceptical.

how much did it cost? Benotto needs a color-matched respray.

I'd figure out what kind of riding you do and intend to do in the future before spunking big money to replaced the Langster.

Exactly, I don't plan on doing any track riding realistically, bar one offs, but I've always really liked the idea of a Kerin frame or similar, the Langster frame is full if small dings and dents, really looking worse for wear, but at least I can ride it around with out really worrying about it maybe a mid range frame, but I'd kids like one with a bit of history or legacy, like a nag or a bridgestone, might hard to fine one in a 58cm as all Kerin riders are tiny

how much did it cost? Benotto needs a color-matched respray.

They have pricing on their website, I think about £70 for frame and forks

A keirin frame is a nice thing. I'm very happy with mine for the track but it's not versatile. 25c tyres would fit, but no brake.

For the money of a Nagasawa you could almost build a road fixed for training and transport and a Dolan* for your occasional racing.

*Planet X have EA70 forks for £80 at the mo, and the Pre Cursa frames are £100 on ebay.